Smita Parikh Mengers, MD FAAP & Wendy Rumble VanBronkhorst, MD FAAP

Phone (301) 540-7496

Smita Parikh Mengers, MD FAAP & Wendy Rumble VanBronkhorst, MD FAAP

Phone (301) 540-7496

Sibling Rivalry Toward a Newborn

Sibling Rivalry Toward a Newborn

  • Created in Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Sibling rivalry refers to the normal jealousy of young children toward a new brother or sister. The most common symptom is increased demands for attention. For example, the older child wants to be held and carried, especially when the mother is busy with the newborn.
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Smita Parikh Mengers, MD, FAAP

Wendy Rumble VanBronkhorst, MD, FAAP

Phone: (301) 540-7496 Fax: (301) 540-0772

19803 Executive Park Circle Germantown, MD 20874-2649