Children express themselves naturally through play and often use play to express their feelings bringing sometimes hidden emotions to the surface where they can face them and then better cope with them.
With hopes that we could help Elizabeth prepare for the arrival of the new baby she was given a baby doll at Christmas. From December up to the arrival of the new baby, we used the doll to explore ways to care for the baby and to practice being a good big sister.
After just a couple of days home with the new baby, I discovered the following in Elizabeth's room:
Perhaps Elizabeth is feeling a bit overwhelmed and
"on the edge"?!?
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