Older child

1 article about older child

A child of around five in pajamas, seen from behind, standing alone in a dim hallway. At the far end, a closed door with a thin strip of amber light underneath it. The child is small and still, not moving toward it. Charcoal sketch on grey-toned paper. Cool blue-grey palette throughout, the only warmth a faint glow under the door. No adults visible.

What an Older Child Actually Needs in the First Week

When a new baby arrives, the older child loses something no one names. Here is what the adjustment actually looks like, and the specific kind of attention that helps.