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Floradora9 Wed 24-Jan-24 22:07:26

I always split my two when they had a holiday with granny . She never had both at the same time and they loved their special times with her.

NotSpaghetti Wed 24-Jan-24 17:02:14

My thoughts exactly M0nica.

keepcalmandcavachon Wed 24-Jan-24 15:42:06

What a very lovely approach Monica smile

M0nica Wed 24-Jan-24 15:22:06

Why not partner with her in looking after her brother. become a pair, united by you both being the 'grown-ups' together looking after the little one. Discuss with her what the two of you shuld do to keep hm occupied, what you should eat. Have some activties that you both agree he cannot do because he is too young but you too can - some crafts, some cooking. he makes something simple but she can do something more complicated. Build up her self esteem and place her in the important role of being an elder sister.

Shelflife Tue 23-Jan-24 20:03:18

I agree, I think your GD would benefit from some time alone with you. Is that possible? Her reaction is very normal, try if you can to have an outing just for her .

Maka63 Tue 23-Jan-24 20:02:16

Yes, we do this. Just before Christmas she had a PD day so we spent the day baking etc. And a few months before that we went out for pho just the two of us. I will try to schedule more time with her They are so busy as well.

HelterSkelter1 Tue 23-Jan-24 19:45:03

Can you occasionally have her on her own? And have a special outing like tea in a cafe or cinema.

Maka63 Tue 23-Jan-24 19:41:04

Hi there ,
I'm wondering if anyone else experiences this.My Grandaughter is 9 and my Grandson is 3and a half. My Grandchildren are my world. I also have a 21 yr old Grandaughter. My 9yr old Grandaughter is struggling with sharing the attention with her brother. She is wonderful with him. Before he was born we did everything together .Now I'm struggling when I have them together I have to be very mindful to not upset her. I love them both so much .