@mercantilewriter You are a wonderful caring dad. You sound like you're doing everything correctly. You sound like you are both thinking things through carefully yet also acting compassionately on instinct. This kid is lucky to have you.
I have a 6 year old and his dad died (my ex husband) and...
@aog17 I have a 10b year age gap between my 2 kids. Their relationship is wonderful. There isn't the sibling rivalry as the younger one adores the older one.