[Bella11311]

To keep it easy to understand ill keep it short.

I got pregnant with my daughter during a divorce and the person has a six year old daughter who does not have a clue about her sister yet. My daughter will be one next Saturday and the mom already has done her introductions on her end as a "friend" and always around at certain times.

Now my question is, how do we get the introduction started without hurting the six year old? She's such a sweet girl and my daughter I'm sure will love her. How do we explain it to the six year old ? We don't want to drop the ball but I guess we can't tip toe around it. I don't want them not to know each other.

It's been a tough road for the seperation of the two and it's seriously weighing on me, weighing me down.

Any help would be great. Thank you.

[Leed]

I'm not sure a 6 yr old is going to ask a lot of questions. You can introduce her as the 6 yr olds sister -- and then explain it as her Daddy is the one yr olds Daddy too, and that you are the one yr old's Mommy. I can't see the 6 yr old asking too many questions after you tell her that. Six year old children are bright, but they aren't THAT bright when it comes to sex education. And I don't think I'd introduce her as her 1/2 sister either cause that would be TOO confusing to her although you can if you'd like.

Don't confuse the issue anymore than you have to. Just tell her the truth, and take it from there. if she DOES ask some questions, answer them as truthfully as you can, but as simply as you can. It's always best to be truthful to kids, regardless of how young. Best of luck & God bless. Hugs, Lee