What Older Siblings Need to Be Told

A friend of mine threw a "big sister party" for her daughter on the day she brought home her infant son. While the party was really just some cupcakes, a couple of balloons, and the grandparents, it turned a day that would have been all about the new baby into a special occasion for her daughter as well. It's a simple way to make your big kid feel special and to reaffirm the importance of his or her new role as a big brother or sister.