How do you help a 2 year old cope with divorce and a new baby at the same time?

My son and his wife separated almost a year ago. At the time, she was pregnant with their 2nd child and have a 2 year old son. He doesn't quite understand what is going on and has been acting out against his parents more so than usual for a 2 year old. This is understandable. She just had the baby and he is now being rough with her and throwing things at her or in her bassinet. While his mom was pregnant, he was very excited his new ';baby sissy'; and she let him go in her room and look at her things. Because she had a c-section, she has been sending her son to daycare and he has been staying with his other grandmother at night when he's not at his dads. I told her she might consider having some one on one time with him without the baby. Any suggestions on how she can help him cope with all of this would be so helpful. Thanks in advance.How do you help a 2 year old cope with divorce and a new baby at the same time?
You hit the nail on the head - one on one time. He is confused, angry, jealous and certainly seems to be acting out about it. I would recommend giving him that time when the baby is sleeping and/or doing things like reading to him while nursing/feeding. He is seeking out attention - but going about it the wrong way...Also, some of what he is doing is normal - my brother and I are 11 months apart and he was brutal to me as an infant. My mom said he would get up on my crib rails and jump on me, he used to push me into the bushes at the front door, he would try to 'hide' me from my parents...they just did their best to give him attention and help him through. Good luck!