Description Understanding a Child's Longing to Be a Baby Again "What a good girl, our baby doesn't even cry." Could it be that Mom only loves the new baby now? Yangjeong feels as though her mother's love has been stolen away by her little sibling, Yangyang. So Yangjeong starts wearing diapers like Yangyang, riding in the stroller, and scattering her toys and books all over the place, just like a baby would. What is really going on in Yangjeong's heart? Before her sibling was born, Mom used to help her with everything. But now Mom only looks after the baby, only watches the baby, only feeds the baby. Feeling as though all of her mother's love has suddenly been taken away, Yangjeong not only grows to resent her little sibling, but also begins to believe that if she acts like a baby too, Mom will pay just as much attention to her and care for her the same way. So she suddenly starts behaving like an infant, leaving her mother baffled. This kind of behavior is known in psychology as "regression," and it is a heartfelt cry from children who simply want to be loved and noticed. Through honest, unpolished dialogue and delightful illustrations, this book portrays the emotional changes a child experiences after the arrival of a new sibling, helping parents understand feelings their children may not yet know how to express. Encouraging a Child to Keep Growing "Mom, I don't want to be a baby anymore!" Yangjeong tried acting like a baby, just like her little sibling, but it didn't make her happy. She quickly grew tired of it, and to make matters worse, her friends and the people around her began to tease her. Bursting into tears—"Waaaahhh!"—Yangjeong finally realizes just how deep her mother's love truly is, even when she couldn't see it, and comes to understand that her little sibling isn't a rival to be jealous of, but someone to love and look after. If a parent scolds a child harshly for imitating a baby sibling, the child may become even more convinced that Mom only loves the baby and dislikes them, deepening the emotional wound. A far better approach is to empathize with the child's feelings and gently encourage them. With its honest, warm, and non-coercive resolution, this book serves as a gentle bridge that allows children to come to their own understanding, without being hurt along the way.