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Family Education/Support Programs: Siblings
Relationships between brothers and sisters have often been called life's most influential and longest lasting relationships-lasting longer than ties to parents, spouses, or children (Bank & Kahn, 1997). Brothers and sisters typically spend large amounts of time together, serving as one another's first playmates and companions. It is therefore not surprising that sibling relationships influence social and cognitive learning. Research supports what many parents observe firsthand about younger children imitating older siblings: older children serve as effective teachers of a variety of skills from early childhood through the middle years, when time with peers increases (Azmitia & Hesser, 1993).
Organizations:
Central DuPage Hospital - Babies Need Buddies
(630) 933-4CDH
This seminar for expectant siblings is designed to help children, ages 4-9, understand the changes taking place in the family. Cost: $12 per child.
Central DuPage Hospital - Little Buddies Tour
(630) 933-4CDH
Siblings under 4 years of age and their parents take a nurse-led tour of our Mother/ Baby unit. Registered children receive a T-shirt. Cost: $12 per child.
Edward Hospital - Sibling at Birth
(630) 527-6363
An individually scheduled class for families with physician's approval to have siblings present at birth. Recommended for children ages 5 through 16. Cost: $30/ family
Edward Hospital - Sibling Class ages 3-4 years old
(630) 527-6363
In this Sibling Class for 3-4 year olds, your child will learn what to expect with a new baby in the house. Holding, diapering, and swaddling will be practiced with infant dolls. One parent needs to attend, both are welcome. A tour is not included in this class, but you can see a "Sibling Virtual Tour" on our website at www.edward.org/maternity. Click on "While You are Pregnant" on the left side-bar.
Cost: $15/ family
West Chicago Police Department Neighborhood Resource Center - Main Park Apartments
(630) 231-3304
Services include after school homework help, field trips, parenting groups, mentoring, summer camp, family nights, clothing closet, food pantry, translation and referral services. All services are FREE of charge.
West Chicago Police Department Neighborhood Resource Center - Riverwoods Apartments
(630) 231-3396
Services include after school homework help, field trips, parenting groups, mentoring, summer camp, family nights, clothing closet, food pantry, translation and referral services. All services are FREE of charge.
West Chicago Police Department Neighborhood Resource Center - Westwood Apartments
(630) 231-3184
Services include after school homework help, field trips, parenting groups, mentoring, summer camp, family nights, clothing closet, food pantry, translation and referral services. All services are FREE of charge.
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