Hot off the presses! Thank you CNN for shining the spotlight on siblings! https://cnn.it/4d4p9n3

Becoming a sibling caregiver is the moment so many of us fear. Emily Holl, Director of the Sibling Support Project, shares her personal story with Charlene Chow, host of The Special Needs Sibling Podcast, about becoming that person to her brother after their parents passed, and discusses the importance of planning for the future as a family. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2xgay9bhtdJSX6HRYc4Fzf...

We talk all things sibling with Dr. Gerry Arango on her podcast, Our Parallel Paths! Hear her interview with Emily Holl, Director of the Sibling Support Project, and Gerry's daughter Courtney. Listen here!

Parents.com shines the spotlight on siblings in this engaging article, helpful for parents and anyone who wants to help support siblings. Thanks to writer Jaclyn Greenberg for sharing her own parenting story and for including us in this well-written piece! Read the article here.

Many thanks to Seattle Public Radio station KUOW for featuring us on its Soundside podcast! Learn a bit about Director Emily Holl's personal sibling story and how it has motivated and shaped her work at the Sibling Support Project and with Sibshops. Hear from Kindering Sibshopper Anya about how Sibshops have positively impacted her life! Listen HERE!

Kendra Wilde's Podcast, A Little Easier, turns the focus to siblings! Kids with challenges often come with siblings, and those brothers and sisters need some TLC too. Not to mention your marriage or parenting partnership. We’ll give advice for nourishing family relationships as you all navigate difficult terrain. Mom Jeniece shares how she makes time for all of her children, and Emily Holl explains how her identity as a sibling led her to a career. Listen to the podcast here.

Writer Amy McHugh tackles the topic of supporting siblings of children with serious health concerns. Amy's daughter, Emily, was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 4. Her older daughter, Isabelle, was 6 years-old. McHugh reflects on Isabelle's experiences growing up as a sibling on the sidelines, and gets lots of great advice from sibling support experts, including the Sibling Support Project! Read the full article here.  

We are thrilled to introduce The Sibling Support Bracelet, a simple and beautiful way to celebrate siblings and support The Sibling Support Project. Created by sibling and social-worker-turned-jewelry designer Bonnie Jennifer, the Sibling Support Bracelet is a beautiful, simple, timeless piece that reminds us of our secret sibling super-powers: our spirit, strength, and steadfast support of our siblings, ourselves, and each other. Most of all, it represents the unique bonds that siblings share and the knowledge that all of us are special. In honor of National Siblings Day from April 6-10, 2022, Bonnie Jennifer will donate 50% of sales of this limited edition bracelet, and 15% of anything else purchased site-wide, to the Sibling Support Project! The bracelet is available for purchase at https://bonniejennifer.com/collections/bonnie-jennifer-x-sibling-support-project. Use code: SIBSUPPORT Join us!

One of our favorite ways to learn more about sibling experiences is to hear from people with disabilities and their typically developing sibs about growing up together. Meet three fantastic sibling pairs from Washington and learn how disability was discussed -- or not -- in their families, how they handled jealousy, guilt, empathy and compassion, and what their relationships are like today. Find an hour, get comfortable, and watch here!

Nicole Hampton, the author of this post, and her sister Natalie are two incredible siblings! These high school students have recognized the power of connection through sharing stories, and they have created a unique opportunity for siblings to do just this. Here is more about Nicole, her family, and this remarkable opportunity. Throughout my life, being the sibling of a brother with a disability has been a key component of my identity. It has defined my family's interactions, our daily lives, and our view of the world. When I was younger, this life as a sibling was my normal, and I didn't realize that it wasn't normal for others. As I got older and made more friends who didn't have siblings with disabilities, I began to realize just how unique my circumstances were. Luckily, I have a twin sister, so we navigated this journey together. We also participated in many organizations that allowed us to connect with other siblings of individuals with disabilities, and these connections were immensely important in helping us feel like we had people who understood what we were going through. When I had to cancel plans last minute because my brother had a medical emergency, it was nice to have someone in my life who could understand these complications that accompanied disabilities instead of being upset that I canceled. In more recent years since our brother passed away, these connections have continued to help my sister and I feel less alone as we are surrounded by people who can understand our emotions and loss. After growing up in such unique circumstances, it's sometimes nice to hear that we're not actually that unique and other people have gone through the same thing. [...]