Caring for Siblings of Kids With Disabilities

As a parent, you want to give equal attention to all of your children. But when parenting a child with special health care needs, that can be hard. It may feel like there’s never enough of your attention to go around — and your other kids might begin to feel left out. It can help to understand what your typically developing child or teen might be thinking and feeling. By answering questions in an age-appropriate way and being open and honest, you can help ease worries, clear up any confusion, and maybe even give your other kids a chance to help out. This resource provides some assistance to support siblings in three age groups: preschoolers, school-aged, and teenagers.