Spotlight on Sibling Issues

Siblings at Christmas Christmas is just around the corner and it can be a time to have fun! Maybe you’re looking forward to spending time with your family and friends, giving and receiving presents or just enjoying time off from school? It can be a special time to have fun with your family or play … Continued

Siblings tell us that school can e really tough sometimes. It can be hard because friends don’t understand what life is like at home it’s hard to get homework done it’s tiring because you don’t get a good night’s sleep We’ve got lots of great information about school stuff for siblings on our School life … Continued

Siblings and ADHD This month we’re talking about what life is like when you have a brother or sister with ADHD. We’d like siblings to tell us what it’s like when you have a brother or sister who finds it difficult to concentrate, sit still or stop talking. We’ve got some great information about ADHD … Continued

‘I think having your brother or sister go into hospital makes siblings like me feel lots of feelings. I definitely feel quiet and I worry. I went with my brother to the hospital really early on the morning of his operation. And then my dad took me to school. My dad and mum had told my … Continued

It’s September so it’s time for lots of you to go back to school! You might be going back to your old school or starting a new one. It can be fun to go back after a long break and catch up with your friends. We’ve got lots of great new information about school stuff … Continued

Siblings and Pets It’s National Dog Day on August 26th so we wanted to hear about your special pets! Siblings tell how much it helps them spending time with animals and pets – stroking a cat can be really relaxing, playing fetch with a dog can be fun and watching fish swim can be very … Continued

Siblings and spending time with family Many of you will be beginning your summer break from school at this time of year. We know from siblings that although it can be good to have a break from the school routine, things may also be a bit tricky too. This might be because brothers and sisters … Continued

This month we’re giving a shout out to siblings for Carers Week 2023. Here at YoungSibs we want to celebrate all of you who are helping to look after your brothers and sisters who have a disability, illness or long term health condition. You do a great job and not just this week, which is … Continued

This month we’re talking about siblings and what to do when you feel sad. We know from siblings that even though they love their brothers and sisters, it can make them feel really sad when they argue or fight with them. It’s normal to fall out with brothers and sisters – sometimes over really small … Continued

This month we’re celebrating amazing siblings on National Siblings Day April 10th 2023! We want to do a shout out to all of you with brothers and sisters who have a disability, illness or health condition. Why not have a look at how to have fun with your family and ideas for games you can … Continued