Summary
The article discusses the challenges parents face when transitioning between different numbers of children. Parenting experts and parents share experiences on how shifting from having no kids to one, then one to two, and further is experienced differently. They explain that the hardest change often occurs going from no children to one, as well as from one child to two.
Key Facts
- Ashley Graham experienced transitioning from one to three children after having twins.
- Julia Sherwin and Phil Macleod note that the first child brings the most significant lifestyle change.
- Phil Macleod states the shift from no children to one affects sleep, lifestyle, and partner dynamics.
- Sherwin believes going from one child to two is particularly difficult due to divided attention.
- Parents often find having three or more children a smoother transition due to better routines.
- Sibling jealousy can arise as parents try to divide attention between their children.
- Macleod notes that parents become more confident and relaxed with more children.
