How Can I Teach Him This??

I think distraction is the only way. It's hard when you're that young, and the world is really small, and there are only a handful of people that you truly know. But I guess if he gets distracted with a new thing, e.g. new toy, that he could really get into, then maybe he'll forget about his sister for a while. And when she comes back, he might learn that sister never really goes away.

I have 2 sons who are born just 2 years apart. They are also very close. Their playmates would usually refer to them as "twins" because they look, act, and dress alike. Now that my 6 year old is in first grade at another school, my younger son is very quiet at his preschool. He doesn't cry but often mentions his big brother. I just let him play more with other kids his age to overcome his sadness. I see that he is becoming more independent since big brother is not with him at school anymore. Whenever he gets a treat at school, he would always ask for another one for his big brother.

You could arrange him with toys or play with him. Since your son is only 3 years old, he would be naturally attracted towards the things he would find to be a fancy. Give him toys or things to play with, new toys that he hadnt played with till now would be helpful. You can also spend more time with him and play with him so that he wouldn't feel the absence of his sister.

When you think about it, your problem is actually a problem that I would like to have. I would love for my kids to love each other that much. However, are you sure that your son is crying because his sister is leaving or is he crying because he was left behind? Those are two different things. If it was the first one, then all you can do is reassure your son that his sister is coming back, maybe even with something for him. If your son is crying because he was left behind and he envies his sister who always gets the chance to go out, then, that's a different story altogether. I suggest you talk to your son about what he really feels. If it is the latter, then you must find a way to make plans of taking him out to anywhere, like the grocery or the mall, but just bring him and not his sister. That way he has has his very own "escapade" without his sister and he would feel equally loved and given importance like his sister.

It was said that in order to stop a child from crying is to divert his attention. You could , the moment he cries and long for her sister, give him his favorite toy and play with him for a while . Then, shift the play to something that could interest him, like watching cartoons. For sure he would enjoy those cartoon shows and would be glued on them. Well, it's another tactic to divert his attention from the cartoon show.. . .

That's actually pretty cute that he's doing that! What a close relationship. I think it's just a phase that children go through, and, with time, he'll probably go over it and do other things around him. Imagine what will happen when he's off to preschool!

As they say, more often it happens better it is for him. May be talking about his sister leaving will take away the shock of it. and prepare him before she leaves. My son and daughter are close too but she gets by without him by playing with her friends a lot. Help him find atleast one friend in a park or in neighbor hood so that he plays with boys more often that will take away the loneliness. Friends make a difference at every age you know. My son is actually spending time with my brother at his place for two weeks so now my daughter is with me, she is too young to be left with someone else for two weeks. But she and me are spending time together, doing things , I am busy packing and she cuts the tape for me when I need it and we go out to eat and play. She has been really busy but she misses him so they chat on phone in the evenings or in mornings.

My children were close, too, but not to the effect of crying and missing each other. The week sister is gone, do some special things just with him. He will get used to it the more often it happens. Sometimes he needs to be the one who gets to go somewhere and sister stays home with you

How nice of siblings if they love each other so. Not all do for in fact many would fight and get jealous of each other until they grow old. Now their closeness though has seems to be giving you some sort of problem. Well I believe you should start teaching the younger one to survive even without his sister. Of course they can't always be together. What if they started schooling. Her sister can't be in the same classroom with her. I believe the best way is to expose your son to other children. He should have other playmates apart from his sister. A child can't be happy without someone to play with and your son's constant playmate is his sister so it is but natural he would cry if he is not by his side. But if there would be other kids around who could fill the place of her sister surely he will not cry anymore.