2007-03-09 11:47:45 · 10 answers · asked by angelmae 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
My children are 18 months apart. We have a community going with mommies who are with 2 yr olds and pregnant.
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2007-03-09 11:55:46 · answer #1 · answered by ChelYox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My children are 13 months apart, trust me I feel your pain. Remember that each child is an individual. I wouldn't celebrate their birthdays together though. I know it could get costly, but by the time they are adults one of them will say that they didn't feel special because they had to share their birthdays. I only made that mistake once. Many people now think my kids are twins, I have to be sure and let them know that they aren't. Kids are very sensitive. You will find that if you let them develop naturally that they will often become close. My two are different as night and day, but without any pushing from me actually like to hang out. They are boy, 11, & a girl, 10.
Of course, after having two in diapers at once I stopped with the second child. I didn't want to go through that again. Good news was it was very easy potty training the second. She was trained within a week of her older brother.
2007-03-09 21:43:05 · answer #2 · answered by Jayda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kids are 14 months apart and right now they 4 and 3. I have discovered that it was very difficult in the beginning, but now I am reaping the rewards. It does get easier as they get older.
They are very different children, but they get along well and play most of the same games/enjoy the same activities.
Keep in mind that each child will have their own strengths and weaknesses, treat them as the individuals they are. Try to spend a bit of alone time with each child each day so they know they are special to you. A small amount of quality time goes a long way.
2007-03-09 19:56:56 · answer #3 · answered by Kristina T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From a mother of twins, take it one day at a time. Every morning look in the mirror and remind yourself that you are the nanny. Be the nanny to your kids that you would expect someone else to be if they were doing that job. Get as much rest as possible and avoid alchohol. Understand you have enough on your plate and handle life as an emergency for now. It will get normal again soon enough and then you'll miss the little babies.
2007-03-10 03:33:31 · answer #4 · answered by chatter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Celebrate their birthdays together until they are older. My grandson's are 1 yr and 2 weeks apart and after them fighting over a gift, I've learned to send them both the same thing, maybe each a book, but different title.
2007-03-09 19:53:57 · answer #5 · answered by kattsmeow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teach them to be close. Don't try to treat them like twins. My sister and brother were a year and a week apart. Mom always gave them a birthday celebration together. My sister now claims it robbed her of her individual identity and made her feel like her birthday was an after thought.
Just teach them to respect each other and do give them separate birthday celebrations.
2007-03-09 19:59:54 · answer #6 · answered by amazingly intelligent 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to get some books on child delvolpment to help you understand and educate yourself on the m ost important thing you will ever do...rasing children.
Get into some play groups with other mom's...
have fun with them....don't expect them to be little adults..laugh with them..be silly..
don't stress over the little things in life..
So much advice ..but so little space and time..
do educate yourself on what a child can do and understand at what age..this will make life so much easier for you..ands for your kids when you know what to expect.
2007-03-09 19:56:02 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing I know is to love them equally and let them know this every day, several times a day. Remember to stick to what you say to them and do not see saw with your answers. Try not to let them up set you because I know how children can get under ones skin. Do not give them every thing they want, or else you'll find they will try to control you. Keep some boundaries that they will know you are in control as much as you can be. And always kiss them goodnight and never let them go to bed mad, as well as yourself.
2007-03-09 20:08:00 · answer #8 · answered by Moon Beam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont let the age thing be an issue remmeber each kid is different.when they start asking to stay out or drive the car just because you let one do it.maybe he was the responsible one dosnt mean you have to let the other.he may be a trouble kid..no 2 kids are the same usually...
2007-03-09 19:53:18 · answer #9 · answered by getbyone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
damn! motherhoods a bit*ch!
2007-03-09 19:50:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋