I could really use some help so hopefully you all have some great suggestions. No pressure... 
My DD is 32 months and DS is 8 months. At the end of my pregnancy DD was in the constant help phase of development. So I was focused on learning what to do when others come over in terms of facilitating sibling rivalry (ie., she leads visitor to baby, lot's of "our baby" talk).
Somehow in the mist of all of his colic / high needs behavior it became less of "our baby" and "sure, please help with..." and instead it's just easier to try and do it all by myself.
I mean with a frequently screaming or fussy babe, it's hard to do the rest of the "parenting" that helps build better relationships. So although it's getting a little better since DS is so very mobile... I was hoping for some suggestions for things she can help more with.
Also, I know I need to try and maybe get on a schedule of time with just she and I. For those that do that, how often do you do the one on one kid thing? Do you have a schedule for the day or week that incorporates making sure their individual needs are met well? I feel like I am failing royally in that department.
2 kids, 4 cats, 1 dog... lost my job in December and the boy I was sure was going to be easygoing is super high needs. I need some help getting everyone happier, including me.
My DD is 32 months and DS is 8 months. At the end of my pregnancy DD was in the constant help phase of development. So I was focused on learning what to do when others come over in terms of facilitating sibling rivalry (ie., she leads visitor to baby, lot's of "our baby" talk).
Somehow in the mist of all of his colic / high needs behavior it became less of "our baby" and "sure, please help with..." and instead it's just easier to try and do it all by myself.
I mean with a frequently screaming or fussy babe, it's hard to do the rest of the "parenting" that helps build better relationships. So although it's getting a little better since DS is so very mobile... I was hoping for some suggestions for things she can help more with.
Also, I know I need to try and maybe get on a schedule of time with just she and I. For those that do that, how often do you do the one on one kid thing? Do you have a schedule for the day or week that incorporates making sure their individual needs are met well? I feel like I am failing royally in that department.
2 kids, 4 cats, 1 dog... lost my job in December and the boy I was sure was going to be easygoing is super high needs. I need some help getting everyone happier, including me.
It's a good time to sit and cuddle and read books or do whatever.
