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Ask an Expert – From Only Child to Oldest Child: Helping Firstborns Adjust to a New Sibling

By ETV News · October 23, 2026 · 1 min read
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A single wooden block sits isolated in the sand, with another block partially entering the frame, symbolizing the shift from being an only child to having a sibling.
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USU Extension press release Guest article written by Christina Pay Firstborn children have a unique role in the family after enjoying the undivided attention of their parents. The birth of a sibling may feel like a loss of this status to them and could trigger feelings of insecurity or rivalry.

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