It’s World Book Day this week when children have the chance to dress up as a character from their favourite book. Siblings often love to read – it’s a chance to leave everyday life behind and escape into another world! Siblings also tell us that they enjoy reading about other siblings who have lives like … Continued
Difficult behaviour, which can also be called Behaviour that challenges, is when brothers or sister with learning disabilities or autism behave in ways that hurt themselves or others. They might hit, kick, bite, scratch or scream. Siblings tell us that when their disabled brother or sister does this it can make them feel unsafe, sad … Continued
The new year is often a time for new beginnings – going back to school, starting a new term or sometimes taking up a new hobby or starting a new year’s resolution. However, we know that siblings are often brilliant at making it look as though everything is great with them when they are … Continued
This time of year is all about celebrating and spending time with family and friends! You might be looking forward to giving and receiving presents and enjoying time off from school. It can be a special time to have fun with your family or play games with your brother or sister. However, we also … Continued
Now it’s November, the evenings are getting darker and siblings are spending more time indoors. Although it’s nice to stay cosy and warm, it can also be a bit hard if you don’t get time away from your brothers and sisters and can’t spend as much time with your friends as usual. Here are some … Continued
Siblings tell us that they feel lots of different things about having a brother or sister with a disability, illness or health condition. They can feel upset that their life is different to other people’s or sad that they can’t do things like other families. They can enjoy spending time with a brother or sister … Continued
School normally starts again for lots of siblings in September. Siblings tell us that school can be really tough sometimes and can feel worried about going back after the summer holiday. 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 … Continued
Siblings and Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 This week we’re talking about how moving more can help you, as it’s the theme of Mental Health Awareness Week 2024. We know that our bodies and our minds are connected, so keeping your body moving also helps you have good mental health. It can be normal to … Continued
Siblings and Young Carers Action Day 2024 This month we’re talking about siblings and Young Carers Action Day. This year’s theme is about fair futures for young carers and removing barriers. We know that lots of siblings can find life harder for lots of reasons. We have tips on our website for what to do … Continued
Siblings and being creative This month we’re asking siblings how they spend time being creative! We know that drawing, painting, writing or listening to music can really help siblings and is good for their mental health too. Keeping a diary, creating scrapbooks of photographs of fun times or building a model can help siblings to … Continued