Sameera Reddy Instagram – There is no perfect formula for how to ready your older one for a sibling! I think it’s a constant work in progress for me and Akshai to find a balance for Hans to feel secure, happy and ok to share his mama and papa with his lil sister ❤️ to get to this point now where i have to say he has totally found his rhythm with Nyra, the journey was not easy here . ( I get asked a lot on this ) I struggled sometimes with GUILT because Nyra being small I had to make sure she’s always taken care of and that can result in me being a bit strict with Hans on how he handled her . The most important thing as a mother was LISTENING and understanding his reactions . He is also a child and cannot be expected to comprehend and understand immediately . For that I went beyond the tantrums and that takes incredible PATIENCE esp as a overwhelmed new mom . I constantly told him that he had a huge role to play bringing her up . He is now a major part of daily responsibilities . And he loves it . What helped – Being patient with him acting out. Not changing his routine ( bedtime stories , playtime , etc) Asking family and friends to be mindful not shifting too much focus on the baby. It’s needs to be balanced . Giving him things to do so he felt part of the process . COMMUNICATION Is so important . Being HONEST with your child is really the key. Having dedicated one on one time with him. That means my mom in law or Akshai had to watch Nyra and that’s where TEAMWORK and EQUAL PARENTING really helped in the process . What was your experience? Any advice on how to ready your child ? #momoftwo #messymama #motherhood ❤️