Hi! I don't venture into this forum as it doesn't apply to my own parenting situation. However, I thought you all might be able to help me find ways to help my neighbor.
My neighbor has a preschool-aged daughter and is due in the Spring with her second child. In addition to that, she has recently gotten emergency custody of her infant niece. Her sister isn't interested in being a mother right now; we think there are attachment issues because the baby was born really early and spent her first 3+ months in the hospital. I'm not close to my neighbor - we've actually had words in the past about her dogs running loose - but I know she's in a difficult position right now, overwhelmed, and exhausted. In what ways can I help my neighbor? I've offered to watch the kids so she can get some sleep. I'm thinking about offering to get her a carrier so she can babywear. I'd appreciate any recommendations for what I can do or say to help out.
Thank you!
My neighbor has a preschool-aged daughter and is due in the Spring with her second child. In addition to that, she has recently gotten emergency custody of her infant niece. Her sister isn't interested in being a mother right now; we think there are attachment issues because the baby was born really early and spent her first 3+ months in the hospital. I'm not close to my neighbor - we've actually had words in the past about her dogs running loose - but I know she's in a difficult position right now, overwhelmed, and exhausted. In what ways can I help my neighbor? I've offered to watch the kids so she can get some sleep. I'm thinking about offering to get her a carrier so she can babywear. I'd appreciate any recommendations for what I can do or say to help out.
Thank you!
