Celebrate Siblings
Today, I am speaking with Don Meyer about siblings and why they are too IMPORTANT to ignore. Don Meyer is the director of the Sibling Support Project [1]. He is probably best known for creating Sibshops, lively programs just for young brothers and sisters of kids with special needs.
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Twins Jada and Maya share a bond where no words are needed.
Related: Siblings are Special, Too [3]
Biggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:
- Why it is IMPORTANT to support siblings
- Understanding the wellness aspect of Sibshops
- Opportunities to meet peers online or via bedtime stories
- Give siblings our blessing to have a life of their own
Check out these podcast highlights:
- Sibshops purpose [02:40]
- Multi messages for siblings [07:48]
- Why this is IMPORTANT [08:35]
- 40 years is too long to meet your peers [11:10]
- “Nothing about us without us” [16:12]
- Siblings need to be heard (real-life example) [18:10]
- Most positive thing parents can do [21:25]
- Support the club sandwich generation [22.30]
Video Honoring Special Siblings – National Siblings Day April 10, 2020.
Related: A Letter to the Sibling of a Child with Special Needs [4]
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Sibling Support Project [5]
- Find a Sibshop near you [6]
- Sib Teen [5]
- Sib 20 [7]
Books mentioned in this episode:
- “How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk” [8]
- “Views from Our Shoes: Growing Up with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs” [9]
- “The Sibling Survival Guide” [10]
Downloads mentioned in this episode:
- Free Download: How to let Young Siblings Know you Care [11]
- Free Download: What Siblings would like Parents and Service Providers to Know [12]
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