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I am afraid that my daughter is not getting enough attention. My little boy, Gavin gets a lot of attention. For example, on Christmas she ran up to her dad and said “Look What Tanta(Santa) got me!” I don’t want her to feel like I don’t pay attention to her. What do I do to make her know that she can get attention from me?

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Answer #1

have a time every day where you 2 can just talk to each other, just you 2 alone! and once a week do something fun with her or just go somewhere fun!

Answer #2

try taking her out for the day-just you and her- to the park, get ice cream, mabye the zoo or somewhere she would have lots of fun.

Answer #3

Spend time and enjoy doing simple, normal things with her like brushing her hair and bathing her. Talk lots to her as you do it, and listen to what she has to say. Give her lots of hugs and tell her you love her.

Answer #4

First of all - weren’t you expecting yoyr third child today? Well, what’s the news?

As to your question: count yourself lucky to be living in a country and a culture where both girls and boys are welcomed. It’s not like that everywhere!

But, that said, boys and girls are different, already from birth. And boys are often more outgoing and active - so they attract more attention.

For your little girl: give her LOTS of cuddles and physical contact. That’s more important than words, at least while she’s still little. Sometimes she’ll go to you, sometimes to her dad. (He needs to feel important too, you know.)

And… best wishes for your number 3!

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