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DDs little friend seems depressed

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plumpootle · 30/01/2021 20:31

DD (4) has a best friend who lives next door (also 4). They attend the same pre school and see a lot of one another. Recently DD's friends mum had a new baby and DD's friend has taken it really badly. Her mum says she is intensely unhappy and explosive and DD often tells me that "friend cried all day at nursery". and "hates the baby". Has anyone experienced anything like this with an older sibling? I'd like to help but I don't know how. The new baby is 5 months. I know the pandemic has been awful for all but really the girls haven't been overly affected afaik - neither of us have family nearby or grandparents that visit that they would be missing. Nursery has continued. She was fine in the first lockdown. What would be the sensitive and supportive thing to do? Or should we all just batten down and trust that she'll come good in time.

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Whichname98 · 31/01/2021 02:22

Poor little one ,it's a big upheaval for her. She will be in in time. You and your DD sound lovely. Perhaps get her a little token gift such as a pack of crayons and a colouring book or a small toy to make her feel special as it's likely that she's probably feeling left out with the attention being on the baby.

plumpootle · 31/01/2021 09:15

I don't know...I think we might be past the small gift stage. She just seems permanently stressed and miserable. It's such a shame!

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