by Leigh Ann Torres | Sep 26, 2025 | NICU Life, Siblings
Having a baby in the NICU is a difficult time in any parent’s life. Trying to balance your need to be with your baby in the NICU with responsibilities at home and work is challenging under the best circumstances. But when you have other young children at home, those...
by Hand to Hold Staff | Sep 26, 2025 | NICU Life, Siblings
Having a baby in the NICU is difficult. More so when you also have other children at home. There is no way to protect your older children from the situation completely, but there are ways to help them navigate this unpredictable and uncertain time. • First step: Ask...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Sep 17, 2025 | NICU Life, Siblings
Navigating the world of the NICU while caring for other children is hard. A NICU stay impacts the entire family, especially the siblings waiting at home who need reassurance, information and routine to feel secure. As the parent, there is grief in missing out on the...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Jun 3, 2025 | NICU Life, Siblings
Having a baby in the hospital NICU is a very stressful time for all members of a family, including big brothers and sisters. Siblings often feel confused, anxious, or even left out during a NICU stay. Children look to adults for reassurance, so it’s important to guide...
by Leigh Ann Torres | May 26, 2025 | Family Stories, NICU Life
In our recent NICU Parent Perspectives parent panel, we discuss the unique experiences of adoptive and foster parents navigating a NICU stay. Our panelists offered heartfelt stories, practical advice, and powerful reflections on the challenges and triumphs of...
