Park Slope Parents and New York Presbyterian/Methodist Hospital’s Child Life Team invite you and your child to our Sibling Preparation Class! This fun and interactive one-hour Sibling Preparation Class has been designed for children (3-8 years of age) who are about to have a new baby in the family and will soon be taking on the role of Big Brother or Big Sister. Children will have an opportunity to learn about their new role and each child will receive a certificate of class completion. Expert presenters will offer an age-appropriate description of pregnancy, explore feelings about becoming a big brother or sister, and conduct a sibling-to-be tour of the maternity unit. Suggestions and resources for answering questions about new babies and tips for managing sibling rivalry will be offered. Parent(s) or guardian(s) must attend this class with child(ren).
This class is best taken during the last four to six weeks of a mother’s pregnancy.
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Why attend? Studies have shown that children who have participated in a sibling preparation class exhibit fewer anxieties, are better able to express their feelings, and parents feels better able to cope with the older child when the infant arrives. Cost $25.00 per family (with $15.00 going to Little Essentials). Due to space constraints we ask folks to limit to 1 adult and 1 child. Space is limited to 12 PSP Member Families. This workshop is co-sponsored by Park Slope Parents and New York Presbyterian/Methodist Hospital’s Child Life Team.