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Having a baby in the NICU can make it hard to stay connected with your older children. In this Q&A, Dr. Sarah Bren, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, and Dr. Emily Upshur share practical strategies to help siblings feel loved and secure—from routines and rituals to symbolic connections—while parents juggle NICU stress and family balance.

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347. Q&A: How can I stay connected to my older kids while my baby is in the NICU?

Newborn baby in NICU incubator with a caregiver’s hand gently resting on their head.

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114. NICU survival guide: Establishing a secure attachment even when your child is in the hospital with the founders of NICU Nook

Establishing a secure attachment even when your child is in the hospital with the founders of NICU Nook

Having a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) comes with a wide range of emotions and experiences that can be challenging for new parents to navigate. And many feel like they’re facing this challenge alone. The founders of NICU Nook, Dr. Stephanie Simon and Amanda Neilan, are working to change that!

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