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Episode 117: NICU Sibling-hood & Big Emotions

November 6, 2024

Guest: Dr. Siggie Cohen, Child Development Specialist

During a NICU stay, there’s often a population that gets overlooked: the siblings. Parenting expert and child development specialist Dr. Siggie Cohen helps parents get to the heart of conflict, develop positive sibling relationships and find confidence when you’re surrounded by chaos.

In this episode, we chat about:

- What are some things a parent can do to prepare siblings for a baby’s NICU stay and how how can parents help their other children adjust, particularly with jealousy or acting out?
- How can parents provide the needed care for a NICU baby without also neglecting other children at home?
- Dr. Cohen’s parenting resources and the features of her new “Everything Siblings” course.
- Dr. Cohen’s advice for a parent who feels like they aren’t doing enough

About the guest

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Dr. Siggie Cohen is known as the “Child Whisperer” for her unparalleled depth of insight in working with children. For more than 35 years, she has worked extensively with thousands of children and families, first as a teacher and then as a child developmental specialist. Dr. Siggie has a private practice, lectures and teaches throughout the Los Angeles area. Her approach has proven successful in helping parents and teachers deepen their understanding of children’s behaviors, so they can support them through the entire range of emotional challenges, including behavioral difficulties, transitions and trauma. She is also a mother of three.