Welcoming a New Sibling
Designed with educators, backed by psychology, and
easy to integrate into your school’s
routine.
Plan Objectives
Strengthening Sibling Relationships
Teach children to develop trust, patience, and connection with their new sibling.
Understanding Family Dynamics
Help children recognize and embrace their evolving role in the family.
Managing Emotions
Provide tools for children to express their feelings constructively rather than through frustration or jealousy.
Encouraging Empathy
Support children in understanding the needs and emotions of their new sibling.
Why This Plan?
This plan addresses the following challenges by developing targeted skills
My child struggles to understand the changes in family dynamics
My child feels overlooked or less valued by parents due to the new baby
My child acts impulsively toward the baby and is afraid they have lost their “place”
My child struggles to understand how they feel about the new family addition
My child struggles to understand the changes in family dynamics
How This Plan Helps
Helps children embrace new family roles and responsibilities.
Skill: Relationship Management
Course: Relationship Building Basics
My child feels overlooked or less valued by parents due to the new baby
How This Plan Helps
Teaches children to manage feelings of jealousy and insecurity.
Skill: Self-Management
Course: Emotional You: Managing Your Emotions
My child acts impulsively toward the baby and is afraid they have lost their “place”
How This Plan Helps
Provides strategies to reduce stress and build confidence in their role.
Skill: Fear Management
Course: FearLESS: Building Brave Young Hearts
My child struggles to understand how they feel about the new family addition
How This Plan Helps
Encourages children to explore and understand their emotions toward their sibling.
Skill: Empathy
Course: Cultivating Empathy
01 Adjusting to a New Sibling’s Presence
Teaches children how to bond with their sibling and participate in their care.
02 Managing Feelings of Jealousy
Helps children express emotions in a healthy way rather than acting out.
03 Feeling Secure in the Family
Encourages children to build confidence and recognize their importance in the family.
04 Understanding the Baby’s Needs
Helps children develop empathy and patience when interacting with their new sibling.
Real-Life Applications
How this plan's skills apply to real-world scenarios for everyday success
Courses Included
Relationship Building Basics
Social
Relationship Management
Course Details:
Modules: 4 |
Lessons: 33
Trust: Develop the ability to build and maintain trust, strengthening supportive connections.
Benefits: Understand how healthy relationships enhance well-being and personal growth.
Cultivating Empathy
Social
Empathy
Course Details:
Modules: 4 |
Lessons: 32
Empathy Development: Develop empathy by understanding and responding to others' emotions and views.
Communication Skills: Enhance skills with active and empathetic listening techniques.
FearLESS: Building Brave Young Hearts
Emotional
Fear Management
Course Details:
Modules: 4 |
Lessons: 31
Understanding Fear: Recognize fear’s role and learn when it’s helpful or harmful.
Coping Strategies: Explore methods to manage fears like social anxiety and failure.
Emotional You: Managing Your Emotions
Emotional
Self-Management
Course Details:
Modules: 4 |
Lessons: 32
Understand Emotions: Recognize how feelings influence thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.
Cope with Stress: Use breathing and distraction techniques to manage challenging emotions.
Meet the Course Creators
Dr. Kymberli Barker
Relationship Building Basics
Dr. Kymberli Barker
Relationship Building Basics
Dr. Barker is the mother of two fantastic young men, and they are her priority in life. She holds degrees in biochemistry, math, forensics, and psychology. She is a consultant and a professor at multiple colleges, including the Citadel, and Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. She spent fifteen years in public education, prior. Her personal focus is child advocacy and she developed the Guardian ad Litem/(GAL)/CASA program for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. She is tribally and state sworn as a GAL. Her favorite thing is being a mom.
Ali Dareneau
Relationship Building Basics
Ali Dareneau
Relationship Building Basics
Ms. Dareneau is an English teacher with dual degrees in Psychology and English Education, she enjoys helping students reach their potential, especially when it comes to English Language Arts. With over 16 years of classroom experience and working with education-based companies, she brings creativity and enthusiasm to the classroom and beyond. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2007 and completed her Masters's degree in English Education in 2013 which have both shaped her into the passionate educator she is today. Her professional experience as an English teacher, curriculum designer, and writer demonstrates her passion for reading and writing and solidifies her belief all students can strengthen their reading and writing skills no matter what level they begin their journey.
Mandy Mahr
Cultivating Empathy
Mandy Mahr
Cultivating Empathy
Mandy Mahr is a Masters Level educator who served in public schools in the United States for 15 years before becoming an online tutor to schools with at-risk students, providing social emotional support as well as skill recovery in reading and writing. She is also a consultant for content creation to provide guidance to organizations wanting to engage and employ GenZ. With the technological advances the world has seen in just the last twenty years, it is her goal to train learners to be ready for jobs that don't exist yet. She is passionate about helping learners develop social emotional skills before reaching the workforce.
Lauren Hudak
FearLESS: Building Brave Young Hearts
Lauren Hudak
FearLESS: Building Brave Young Hearts
Lauren Hudak is an educator with over eight years of experience. After graduating from the University of Virginia with degrees in English Literature and Media Studies, she went on to get her Masters in Teaching from New York University. Lauren has worked with all ages of students from Pre-K through college, but she thrives when working with middle schoolers. She believes this is the perfect age to integrate mindfulness, technology, and social emotional learning into student learning objectives. She wants to help students conquer their fears and build a better world. When she’s not teaching, Lauren loves being outdoors, traveling and spending time with her family.
Dr. Corina Weir
Emotional You: Managing Your Emotions
Dr. Corina Weir
Emotional You: Managing Your Emotions
Dr Corina Weir with over 8 years of specialized experience in behavior change and pediatric psychology. As a former University lecturer, she has a passion for educating the next generation. Her role as a working mother of two young children provides her with firsthand knowledge of the challenges and importance of fostering skills in emotional regulation.
