Television's favourite bahu Shweta Tiwari is on cloud nine. The second-time mum who is married to fellow actor Abhinav Kohli welcomed her son Reyansh on November 27 last year.
But her greatest joy has been watching her teenage daughter Palak take on the responsibilities of the eldest sister so effortlessly.
The young star kid, who is already making waves thanks to her social media handle, is clearly in love with her baby brother and just can't get enough of him.
And to prove just the same, the Begusarai actor shared a special video of her daughter showering cuddles and kisses on her younger brother.
Palak is besotted by her baby brother
We can assure you that if you haven't seen something that has made your day, this video will do the job!
Along with the video, Tiwari wrote: "Cuties..." And we couldn't agree more.
But this is not the first time the new mum has shared glimpses of the special bond between Palak and her younger brother Reyansh. Just a few weeks back she shared a photograph of her two kids smiling ear-to-ear together. "My angels" she called them in that photograph.
It was another testimony of the close bond these siblings share with each other as well as her specialion connect with her babies, especially with her daughter.
A mother's best friend, her daughter
“I am very close to my daughter. I don’t try to be strict with her. I try to be friendly and find out things about her life from her. She tells me everything. She also tells me stuff, which she doesn’t tell her friends. I think I am her best friend,” shared Tiwari who stated that Palak is very fond of stepdad and actor Abhinav Kohli as well.
In fact, Palak was an integral part of Tiwari's baby shower and helped her sail through a comfortable pregnancy as well.
It is quite obvious then that Palak was all prepared to be a big sister. And she has clearly taken well to the role. Interestingly, Palak also shared her own feelings about being an elder sister in an emotional video (see below).
Dear Reyansh, I cant tell you how immensely lucky you got with your parents, your mother, our mother. Being your senior by 16 years in this matter i can assure you that this lady here will do everything humanly possible just to give you a scintilla of happiness. As the years will pass, you will take this day to acknowledge her as well. Her, who every single day, deals with you and your true imbecile of a sister. As of now, i give her a million reasons to disown me but its her innate desire to keep pushing me until I, someday, hopefully become 1/100 of her pristine soul and samaritan self. See, there well be times, inevitably, when you won't agree with her, when you'll think she's really not aware of what she's doing (trust me, ive been there) but she will always be right. You need to cherish her because someone capable of giving such extensive amount of love, deserves nothing less. Here's to you mom, i love you so much @shweta.tiwari ❤️
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But let's not forget that a transition from the only child to an elder sibling is not easy. It can however, be made easier with the involvement of the parents.
3 ways to help your eldest adjust with baby no. 2
- Keep them in the loop: Share the good news of your second baby's arrival with your firstborn as soon as you find out. He/she shouldn't have to hear it from others. Also, this way if you experience any symptoms of pregnancy such as morning sickness, you don't have to lie about being unwell. You can involve your firstborn in your pregnancy and keep them posted about the baby's health and wellness in order to prepare them for what's to come.
- Let them make some crucial decisions: Whether it is buying clothes or crib or toys for your second baby, make sure to involve your firstborn in the decision making process. This will make them feel included not only in the pregnancy, but also in the life of their new sibling.
- Give them responsibilities: Engaging them small responsibilities like changing diapers, changing the baby's clothes, helping out with the napping schedule (for older firstborns) among others. This will again make them feel more important and involved in their siblings' life, which they anyway should be as well.
Read: 13 Reasons You Need To Give Your Child a Brother or Sister
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