Siblings

 

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PSY-355 Case Study: John Meet  Paul  and  Mary…    

Until  recently  Paul  and  Mary  had  only  one  child,  their  son  John  who  is  5-­‐year-­‐old  boy.    

But  then  one  day  Paul  and  Mary  brought  home  a  newborn  baby  sister.      

John  initially  showed  some  excitement  about  having  a  new  baby  sister.    

However,  now  that  the  newborn  has  come  home  from  the  hospital,  John  seems  to  be  having  some   trouble  adjusting.    

John  has  started  acting  out  during  nap  times  and  at  bedtime.    

His  behavior  often  entails  yelling,  crying,  and  occasionally  hitting  the  parent  who  is  trying  to  tuck  him  in.      

Before  his  sister,  Anna,  came  home,  John  enjoyed  his  sleep-­‐time  rituals.      

Paul  or  Mary  would  read  to  him  from  a  storybook,  give  him  his  favorite  stuffed  elephant,  and  kiss  him   good  night  when  tucking  him  in.      

Now  that  Anna  has  become  part  of  the  family,  John’s  behavior  has  been  extremely  difficult  during  his   sleep-­‐time  routines.    

Help  Paul  and  Mary  resolve  their  situation.