How to use it
Choose big sister, big brother or big sibling.
Type your child’s name, and change the fill-in lines if you like.
Print it sideways and fill in the due date and your child’s answers.
Take the photo, and keep the sign for the baby book.
Questions parents ask
How do I help my child get ready for a new baby?
Talk about it in small, concrete pieces: where the baby will sleep, who will look after your child during the birth, and what will stay the same. A short story about the new baby can help too.
Do I have to fill in the due date?
No. Leave it blank, or change the line to a season, like “Coming this spring.”
What if we’re having twins?
Change the big words to “big sister to twins” or “big brother again,” or anything else that fits your family.
Is my child’s name saved anywhere?
No. A name you type stays in your browser so it can print on the sheet. It is never sent to us.
Is it really free?
Yes. One email unlocks this and every other tool in the library, and you can print as many as you like. Your email also brings one short story each Tuesday, and you can leave anytime.
Read it with a story
This is a simple visual support for everyday routines, not a therapy or a treatment. If your child works with a teacher or therapist, they can tell you how it fits with what they already do. Picture symbols: Mulberry Symbols, CC BY-SA 4.0.
