This post was inspired by a wonderful mum I know; in the midst of holiday madness and a new baby, plus two older kids, she managed to create the most beautiful and inspiring art space to make her daughter feel special. These acts of kindnesswe do for our kids, especially at times when our own resources are stretched, can really resonate in their hearts and let them know how precious they are to us. Image by Isaac Del Toro from Unsplash A new baby in the family means new dynamics, new routines and new challenges for everyone. For some older siblings a new baby can literally be like a bomb exploding in their lives; everything changes and they are left feeling at best disoriented and confused, at worst pushed out and unloved. Parenting by Connection provides you with a way to focus on what can really help at times of change like this. The two things that can help most are - Lots of support and resources for parents - Lots of connection with our kids so they can weather the chan