: How can parents prevent middle child syndrome? A child can develop Middle Child Syndrome when feeling left out by the family. It can easily be caused by parents being too involved with the older and younger siblings and not

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The best way that I can think of is to schedule time with all of your kids. Basically, you have certain days of the week (or hours) where you will spend with your middle child and work only on his/her interests. If any of the kids complain, I recommend to sit them down and explain that you love them all and each one should equal time (assuming they are old enough.)

Or, if they are too young, find a common activity that everyone can enjoy.