My elder son has gone quiet since his baby brother arrived. Or is it just the age?

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Our elder son used to tell us everything about his day, whether we asked or not. Over the past year it has become 'okay', 'nothing much' and 'can I go now'. The baby is nearly one and naturally takes a lot of our attention, so I keep wondering if that is the reason. He is lovely with his brother, makes him laugh, never complains about him. That almost makes it harder to read. How did you tell whether it was the new sibling or simply the age? And does the talking come back? ❤

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  • velvet_gecko_5468

    could be both. mine went quiet around 11-12 and there was no baby involved. it came back in bits. mostly late at night when she wanted something, never at the dinner table

    • amber_badminton_210

      Same age here and no sibling at all. The short answers started this year. Bedtime is when he talks for us, lights off, ten minutes ❤

    • moss_marigold_6629

      walks work for us. nobody has to look at anybody. anything side by side

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