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Strategies to meet four children's needs

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sassymay · 21/01/2014 12:46

Any words of wisdom from parents of four or others about meeting competing needs? We have three at the moment DS and DD (14) and DD (6). We're in process of adopting a toddler, but would need to prove we have strategies in place to meet the needs of all four. I know what works well for our family now, but am struggling a little to articulate it in those terms. 'I'd take them to the park' hardly seems to cut it -- even though usually effective for us!! Top tips, however small, much appreciated.

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fourbythree · 21/01/2014 12:52

My 4th is on the way so I'm watching this with interest! I guess my advice so far would be about allowing each to have their own identity and space ... Both practically ( bedroom... Being allowed own stuff that others don't touch... )and emotionally ( being allowed to be themselves and not judged in comparison to a sibling)... Allowing each some time alone with parents - it might be simple like 15 mins reading at night or occasionally bigger... Like eldest one trip to cinema with one parent...

sassymay · 21/01/2014 18:31

Thanks that's a great start and really nicely put. My older daughter will especially appreciate mention of getting siblings not to touch her stuff! All best with no 4 fourbythree.

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