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A Big Brother Is His Little Sister’s First Friend

Kids
March 17, 2026
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By Megan Kewaza

A Big Brother Is His Little Sister’s First Friend

He doesn’t remember the day she came home.But she has never known a world without him. From the beginning, he…

Kids
August 26, 2025
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By Danielle Rugenstein

Let Them Sneak across the Hall

Let them sneak across the hall. I know it’s late. I know it’s been a long day and an even…

You May Be a Big Brother, but You’ll Always Be My Baby

Kids, Motherhood
March 7, 2024
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By Dany Morrey

You May Be a Big Brother, but You’ll Always Be My Baby

It seems like yesterday we were bringing you home from the hospital. Back then, we were new parents, clueless but…

Kids, Motherhood
November 30, 2023
4K Views
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By Andrea Clarke

Brothers Fight Hard and Love Harder

The last few years have been a whirlwind. My head has sometimes been left spinning; we have moved continents with…

Child, Kids, Motherhood
September 6, 2023
6K Views
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By Kristi Killpack

You Were Meant to Be Our Oldest

Dear oldest child, Thanks for taking one for the team. You’ve probably thought by now that Dad and I really…

Child
May 5, 2023
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4 Minute Read

By Casey Huff

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,…

3 Ways to Help Your Firstborn Embrace Becoming a Big Brother

Baby, Kids, Motherhood, Toddler
March 24, 2023
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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.…

They Love Each Other (and Sometimes They Don’t)

Kids, Motherhood
September 16, 2022
1.9K Views
5 Minute Read

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…

To My Firstborn: A New Baby May Divide My Attention But Not My Love

Baby, Kids, Motherhood
April 23, 2022
4K Views
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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…

Kids
March 4, 2021
3.9K Views
4 Minute Read

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…

Dear Sibling of a Special Needs Child, I See You

Kids
February 5, 2021
6.3K Views
7 Minute Read

By Kimberly McIsaac

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…

Kids, Motherhood
February 2, 2021
14.0K Views
2 Minute Read

By Jaclyn Warren

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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A Big Brother Is His Little Sister’s First Friend

Let Them Sneak across the Hall

You May Be a Big Brother, but You’ll Always Be My Baby

Brothers Fight Hard and Love Harder

You Were Meant to Be Our Oldest

You Were Made to Be My Oldest

3 Ways to Help Your Firstborn Embrace Becoming a Big Brother

They Love Each Other (and Sometimes They Don’t)

To My Firstborn: A New Baby May Divide My Attention But Not My Love

God Made You the Best Big Brother

Dear Sibling of a Special Needs Child, I See You

You’re Such a Great Big Brother, My Son

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So God Made a Mother