Hey everyone, I’m really struggling here. I’m a mom of two, my 9year old son and my 5 year old daughter. Lately, my daughter has been saying she feels like we love her brother more than we love her. It absolutely breaks my heart because we love both of them so much, but somehow she’s feeling left out. She’s been sad and withdrawn, and I just don’t know what to do to make her feel better. I want her to know she’s just as special to us as her brother, but I feel like I’m failing. Has anyone else dealt with this? How do I make sure she feels equally loved?
Oh, I get this! I have three kids and the sibling jealousy between my middle child and the youngest was so intense for a while. The middle one kept saying things like I only cared about the baby, It’s tough! What helped us was making sure each kid got one-on-one time, even if it was just 10 minutes of playing their favorite game or reading a book together. It’s small,but those moments mean the world to them. Hang in there 
This is so hard. I think all parents go through this at some point, but it doesn’t make it any easier. You’re pouring your heart into both kids and it’s gut wrenching when one of them feels like they’re not getting enough love. I’ve been there, too, and some days it just feels like you can’t win. Just know that you’re not alone mand it’s okay to feel unsure about what to do next. You’re doing great just by showing up and trying.
I went through something very similar when my youngest was around 6 or 7! What really helped us was implementing “special days” where each kid got to plan a small outing with just one parent. It didn’t have to be fancy sometimes it was just getting ice cream or going to the park. It gave them something to look forward to and reminded them they’re equally important. I also started narrating the love I showed each kid out loud. It felt a bit silly at first, but it helped them see that love was being spread around