How to Deal With a Jealous Daughter

Your daughter may be anxious about a new member of your family or feel her position in the household is threatened. These feelings can lead to jealousy, which may be made manifest in harsh words or an unwillingness to share toys and clothes. Soothe your daughter's insecurities by reinforcing her position in the family. Let her know she is vital to the success of the family as a whole, and reiterate that fact until she owns it.

Instructions

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      Talk to your daughter about jealousy. Discover the fear that is causing her to act out. Ask her if she is worried about anything. Tell her you love her and assure her that she will always have a home and a place in the family. Encourage her to approach you when she feels jealous. Tell her you can't help her if you don't know there is a problem.

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      Lavish her with dependable attention. Recognize your daughter's talents and acknowledge the things she cares about. Attend her basketball games with the same enthusiasm as you do her brother's band concerts. Show her love by taking an active interest in her. She needs to be secure in the knowledge that despite the changes occurring around her, she can count on you as a parent to take an active interest in her life.

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      Alleviate jealous feelings by avoiding comparisons involving your daughter. Recognize there are some things she does well and some things she can improve upon. Let her know she does not need to compete for your love. Tell her you love her.

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      Spend time with your daughter. Make a parent-daughter day focused on the two of you being together. Ask her what she would like to do during your time together. Go out to lunch together or to the movies. Other options are to paint fingernails or make a craft.

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