How Do You Prevent Jealousy Between Children When A New Born Arrives?

Sibling rivalry is common in families where there is more than one child. But teaching children how to get along with their brothers and sisters is essential for teaching them how to get along with the rest of the world. How do we help children adjust to a new child in the family? How do we prevent feelings of jealousy and resentment? How do we as parents make sure we're not showing favoritism to one child and neglecting other children? When children are constantly bickering and tattling, that's a sign they feel they need to compete for parents' attention. How do we instill the value of equal importance of all people in the minds of our children? What if one child has different physical or emotional challenges that requires extra attention? How do parents make sure all children feel included in the family?