Sibling relationships can be full of love, loyalty and connection. They can also feel complicated and full of questions, especially when one child has disability.

Parents may wonder how to support each child while helping them understand one another.

This Virtual MyTime session is a chance to connect with other parents and carers. We’ll reflect on what helps each child feel seen, supported and included.

Share your experiences and talk about things like:

What sibling relationships look like in your family

Responding to conflict and reducing tension

Making space for each child’s needs

Helping siblings talk about their feelings

Supporting connection without forcing closeness

This is an online peer group

Virtual MyTime brings parents and carers together to talk and connect over topics families may be navigating.

Guided by a facilitator who is a peer, with space to hear from families, share your own experiences, or just listen.

This peer group discussion is not recorded, to respect and protect participants’ privacy.

Who this peer group is for

Parents and carers living in Australia raising children with disability, developmental delay, Autism, rare and genetic conditions and high medical needs.
These sessions are just for parents and carers. If you’re a professional, please click here to visit our Professionals page for more information.

MyTime is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. It is coordinated nationally by the Parenting Research Centre. Belongside Families proudly delivers MyTime on behalf of Playgroup NSW.

Contact the host of Supporting Sibling Relationships: Virtual MyTime