Issues in Early Literacy Development #5 - The Big Sib
New Baby Blues: The Big Sib

raising readers periodically publishes articles and information that take a closer look at important issues in early literacy development.

In this fifth issue, Lisa Belisle, MD discusses ways to prepare children for the change in family circumstances brought on by the arrival of a new baby.

Books provide an effective way of easing the transition into older sibling-hood. Many deal with the general concept of how babies grow, and how parents are capable of sharing their love with more than one child. Brief includes a listing of recommended books.