🧒 Raising children (tarbiyah) · #184

Our two families are about to start living under one roof. How do we make it easier for the children to adjust?

Prepare the children early with honest conversation, and do not expect everyone to get along in the first week. A change of home and the arrival of new siblings can be frightening, so give them time and compassion. If possible, keep a little private space for each child so that they feel respected. Set a few enjoyable family routines from the start, such as dinner together, to build new memories. Do not force the children from both sides to become close quickly; let friendship grow on its own. Listen to each child's worries separately and assure them that the love for them has not changed. See children in the family.

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