As a parent you may find there are times when you need a bit of extra information and help with parenting siblings. Use these pages to get information and tips on supporting siblings, and to get advice on dealing with sibling issues.
Many parents put off telling siblings about their brother or sister’s diagnosis. They often worry that telling a sibling will be too upsetting or may feel that children don’t need to know until they’re older. However, just like parents, siblings need to know what is happening to help them cope better.Siblings cope better if they are well informed about their brother or sister's disablity or condition.
In this section you will find information about how to explain disability and activities you can use to improve sibling's understanding.