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Leave for Siblings: A Call for Participants

March 13, 2021
Calling all siblings! Have you ever experienced any difficulties requesting leave from work to help support your brother or sister? What are your perceptions of the current Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? Currently, siblings are not explicitly covered under the FMLA but may be eligible to take job-protected unpaid leave under certain circumstances. The…
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Calculate Your Caregiver Salary

February 26, 2021
“Calculate your caregiver salary and create an invoice that you can send to your representatives to let them know how much you should be earning for your care work! In the past decade, several states have passed legislation that ensures compensation for family caregivers, and certain programs, such as Medicaid, have stipulations about reimbursement for…
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LEARN TO BE MINDFUL: A Virtual Program for People with Developmental Disabilities and their Siblings

December 1, 2020
We are excited to announce this upcoming webinar series! LEARN TO BE MINDFUL: A Virtual Program for People with Developmental Disabilities and their Siblings Learn mindfulness strategies to help cope with stress, enhance your relationships, and improve your overall health and well-being. This virtual mindfulness program is developed for adults with DD and their siblings. You…
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Sheltering at Home with My Brother Douglas During COVID-19

November 13, 2020
Gerri Zatlow shares her story with Autism Spectrum News and voices her concerns around caring for her brother, Douglas, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read Sheltering at Home with My Brother Douglas During COVID-19 here. Gerri Zatlow with her brother Douglas Find more on our Siblings Stories page and our COVID-19 Resources Page.
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National Family Caregivers Month

November 7, 2020
This November the SLN celebrates National Family Caregivers Month with all of our sibling family caregivers! National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers. The national observance is spearheaded…
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Our Sibling Relationships and COVID-19

November 6, 2020
A new study about sibs providing care during COVID-19 has been published by the Sibling Collaborative in their Fall Newsletter. “The results showed that the majority of siblings are supporting their brother or sister with IDD during the COVID‐19 pandemic and are concerned about the health and well‐being of their brother/sister. The most common concern…
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Well-Being Tips: Stress Management for Family Caregivers

November 4, 2020
The Family Caregiver Alliance is holding this great webinar this National Family Caregivers Month; Well-Being Tips: Stress Management for Family Caregivers. “As caregivers, we always have to balance managing the needs of the people we care for and taking care of your own needs. Unfortunately, our own health and well-being as caregivers often suffers as…
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💙 Valentine’s Day can hold many layers for siblings. It might be filled with love and laughter. It might carry complexity. It might simply be an ordinary day with quiet meaning.Love doesn’t have to be grand to matter. Sometimes it looks like sending a text, taking a deep breath, or giving yourself permission to rest.How are you honoring love today? ... See MoreSee Less

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Some days feel heavier than others.The news is loud. The uncertainty is real. The weight can feel personal.Hope isn’t pretending everything is fine. It’s the quiet choice to not let the darkness shrink who you are.In small acts of kindness.In community.In the way siblings show up again and again with resilience and care.If today feels heavy, may you find even the smallest steadying moment. A deep breath, a supportive message, a still moment that anchors you in your courage. 💙 ... See MoreSee Less

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💝 February is often known as the month of love, but here at the Sibling Leadership Network, we’re widening that definition.For many siblings, love has often meant showing up, advocating, and holding space for others. This month, we’re gently asking:✨ What does it look like to extend that same care inward?Throughout February, we’ll be sharing reflections on self-care and self-love for siblings — not as a luxury, but as a meaningful part of sustaining ourselves for the long journey ahead. ... See MoreSee Less

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