Pets can be extra special when you’re a young sibling. They can be loving and fun and they can help tricky times feel a little less worrying. Have you noticed that stroking your dog, cat, rabbit or another pet can help you feel calm? Spending time with animals can help you feel less lonely, worried … Continued
Being a sibling to a disabled brother or sister can be great at times – you might have inside jokes, fun shared memories, and things you enjoy doing together. But it doesn’t always feel like that, and it can sometimes be confusing, tricky, or lonely. You might feel like no one else understands what your … Continued
Being a sibling to a disabled brother or sister can bring up all kinds of feelings – some are easy to talk about, some are harder to put into words. Sometimes it helps to get those feelings out in a different way. That’s where journalling can help. Have you heard of journalling? It’s when … Continued
Do you ever feel like you really want to get everything right – and getting things wrong feels really hard? If you feel this way, you are not alone. Lots of siblings with disabled brothers and sisters feel this way – and it makes complete sense. Sometimes when life at home feels complicated, it can … Continued
It’s nearly the summer holidays! Do you enjoy having no school, lie-ins and some free time to do the things you love? Summer can be really great – but we know that for some siblings, the long holidays can feel a little tricky too. Maybe your brother or sister needs a lot of extra … Continued
Siblings and questions Has anyone ever asked you about your brother or sister’s disability, illness or special educational needs? Maybe a friend, someone at school, or even a stranger? It can feel really tricky – especially if you don’t know what to say, or you just don’t want to talk about it. That’s completely okay. … Continued
This month’s Spotlight Blog is all about feeling embarrassed – especially when those feelings come up because of your brother or sister’s disability or special educational needs. Don’t worry – everyone feels embarrassed sometimes. It’s a normal feeling and it affects us all in different ways. You might notice your face feels hot, get a funny … Continued
On the 10th of April, we celebrate National Siblings Day. It’s a day to think about and celebrate the brothers and sisters of disabled children – just like you. We would love you to get involved in National Siblings Day and let us know how you’re celebrating. You could ask a grown up to share … Continued
We know that siblings of brothers and sisters with a disability can have their own needs too. Some siblings have shared with us that they are neurodivergent. Neurodivergent is a big word that means someone’s brain works differently. Neurodiversity is the idea that different brains are a normal part of life and bring … Continued
It’s February already, and this month we’re celebrating Time to Talk Day on 6th February and Children’s Mental Health Week from 9th-15th February. These are important because they remind us how helpful it can be to look after ourselves and feel connected to other people. Talking about how you feel is really important. This … Continued