Parenthood is the ultimate juggling act, and at no time is that more clear than when you’re trying to spread your time and attention among your children. Striking this delicate balance involves satisfying the needs of the kids while at the same making sure no one feels left out. It’s a worthwhile endeavor. Helping your child feel loved and special apart from his siblings can mold his identity and set him up for a healthy sense of self-worth and self-esteem in the future. On the flip side, kids who don’t feel that special attachment with their parents may act out later in life, points out laura Kauffman, Ph.D., a licensed child psychologist in Menlo Park, California. “These children are less likely to follow the rules of the household, and they are likely to vie for their parent’s attention in less positive ways, including picking fights with siblings or acting out at school,” she says.

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