We spend a lot of time talking about school-readiness for kids starting Kindergarten – but what about the little besties they leave behind?
An older sibling starting big school can be a particularly distressing time for a younger sibling, seeing them become clingy or grumpy.
Along with feeling they have lost their partner in crime, a younger child can feel jealous about not being able to do what their sibling now can. When children are young, most of their time and toys are shared. When one leaves the nest that is home, there will be an adjustment period for both children to adapt to the new routine. For the sibling still at home it can be genuine sense of loss. Here are just a few ways to make the transition easier for a younger sibling now that they no longer have their playmate around all day.
