Sibling Spotlight

What it is

When a brother or sister needs extra care, the other kids in the family often go quiet. They try to be easy, they help a lot, and they keep jealous, worried or left-out feelings to themselves. Sibling Spotlight gives them a place for their own story, room for every feeling, and a simple, regular way to get one-on-one time with you, even on the days when plans fall apart. It works for many family situations: a sibling with a disability, a sibling who is sick or getting treatment, a sibling with big feelings or big behaviors, or a brand-new baby. No diagnosis names, no assumptions.

What's included

• This Is Me: a portrait frame, favorites, "I'm really good at" and a dream
• My Family: draw the family, plus a gentle "they need extra care because" checklist (including "I'm not sure")
• My Feelings Are Allowed Too: 12 feeling faces (including jealous and lonely), sentence starters and a drawing box
• Both Can Be True: "I love it when..." next to "It's hard for me when..."
• Questions I Have: 8 questions siblings often wonder about (like "Is it my fault?" and "Will I have to take care of them?"), space for their own, and a clear "it is not my fault" answer
• What I Can Say: simple words for when friends ask, stare or laugh, and for when they don't want to talk about it
• What I'm Proud Of: about the child, not about helping, plus a page for the grown-up to write in
• What Helps Me: 12 picture tiles to circle and show a grown-up
• When Plans Change: a backup plan for busy, hard or surprise days, plus a calm safety line
• 8 just-me time coupons, 4 rain checks for when plans change, and 4 blank coupons to make your own
• Our Just-Me Time log (no streaks, no catching up)
• The Spotlight Award: "for being exactly who you are"
• 2-page grown-up guide: what siblings often feel, words that help, honest answers, and when to get more support

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