Having Trouble Bonding With Your Kids? How to Solve the 9 Most Common Problems

Bonding with the first baby is a cinch compared to the second, third, or fourth. "Kids at different ages have different need levels," Sears said, noting that for his eight children, they began putting the older kids to work to help with the younger ones. "We'd say, 'Hayden fell down. Dr. Jim, will you help me put a Band-Aid on your little sister? Then will you go teach her how to throw the ball so she doesn't feel bad anymore?' Give your older kids a task that will help you while also making them feel special." Hidden benefit: this also promotes sibling bonds.