You Were Made to Be My Oldest
You are my firstborn. My big. The one who made me a mama. The one who started this whole crazy,…
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By Alex Kornswiet 3 Ways to Help Your Firstborn Embrace Becoming a Big Brother
My oldest son turned four right after his first brother was born. Four years of alone time with his parents.…
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By Enna Shoebridge They Love Each Other (and Sometimes They Don’t)
When I was pregnant with his baby sister, Forest kissed my belly and talked about all the wonderful things he…
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By Liz Newman To My Firstborn: A New Baby May Divide My Attention But Not My Love
Sweet babe, have you heard the news? You’re going to be a big sibling! Our family is growing, and there…
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By Vicki Bahr God Made You the Best Big Brother
Nobody asked what you thought of the idea. Oh, there were a few polite questions, “How would you like a…
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Dear Sibling of a Special Needs Child, I See You
A letter to my son . . . a thank you letter to my son, Being an older brother to…
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You’re Such a Great Big Brother, My Son
My oldest is eight, and although he’s still little, his heart for others is so very big. If someone is…
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By Anna Kettle You Would Have Been Such a Good Big Brother
An open letter to my son . . . Dear Ben, I’m so sorry we are unable to give you…
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Dear Middle Child, I Still See You
We've got a house full of boys: four of them, ages seven and under. We've been told they're the quietest,…
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By Stacy Seltzer May You Love Each Other Like This Forever
This morning something happened that felt so important I wanted to share it with you. Being that you are so…
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By Esther Goetz My Big Brother is (Still) My Hero
People thought we were having an affair as we sat at the community pool and laughed and hugged and engaged…
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By Jennifer Bailey I Hope I Love You Enough To Fill the Void of a Sibling
To my one and only child, is it OK if it’s just us? As I watch your heart grow bigger…
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