Hand to Hold - Sibling Support

Sibling Support

Hand to Hold believes that the premature birth of a baby, a baby born with special health care needs or the loss of a baby due to these and other complications affects the lives of all family members. Like parents, siblings need support, encouragement and information to navigate through some of life’s most challenging circumstances. The sibling relationship is unique, being viewed by many as the most influential and longest lasting relationship in the family unit.

Hand to Hold recognizes the need to increase support and information opportunities for brothers and sisters. The goal of the sibling support program is not only to support siblings but also to increase the understanding of sibling issues by parents, health care providers and the community at-large.

Support Now Available

You can request a peer match with another family who has faced issues with supporting the unique needs of siblings.
Hand to Hold has reviewed select children’s books that can useful when talking to a sibling about a brother or sister who has come early, who has passed away or has special health care needs.
Follow the latest developments on our Siblings Soar blog.
If your baby is still in the NICU, bring your sibling to the next Sibling Sundaes event so they can learn more about their baby brother or sister.
Of course, you can call Hand to Hold at any time for advice, resources and support from a parent who has shared your situation.

Sibling Sundaes

Having your little brothers and sisters in the NICU can make life a little rough! Kids need support as much as parents do!

Come Join Hand to Hold for Sibling Sundaes

SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012

FROM 2:00 TO 3:00 PM

IN THE NICU – CLASSROOM 2 EAST

ST. DAVID’S WOMEN’S CENTER OF TEXAS 12221 N. MOPAC EXPWY.

Have a healthy sibling whose baby brother or sister is in the NICU? Bring them to Hand to Hold’s Sibling Sundaes. Siblings will enjoy ice cream sponsored by Blue Bell Ice Cream and a full-program of family-centered activities. Siblings learn about why babies are in the NICU, see first-hand the medical equipment used to keep babies in the NICU healthy and safe, are taught how to keep germs away from babies, and create a special craft for their own baby sister or brother. Please to Erika Goyer or call 512-550-3181 or toll-free 855-424-6428 ext. 1 to find out more about this program!