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In this episode of 'Rare Meat for Moms, host Meghan Weaver addresses the topic of sibling relationships within families with children with IDD or a rare diagnosis. Meghan shares practical family activities and one-on-one bonding ideas to help strengthen the bond with your other children by ensuring individual attention. Highlights include personalized family experiences like 'Tuesdays with the Brunettes,' one-on-one trips, and the benefits of shared and separate spaces for siblings. Plus, Meghan's 14-year-old daughter, Nora, joins in for a Q&A, providing insight into her experience and bonding strategies. The episode underscores the importance of balancing family activities and individual attention in a family dynamic that includes a child with special needs.
00:00 Introduction to Rare Meat for Moms
00:13 Strengthening Sibling Bonds
03:24 One-on-One Time with Kids
05:37 Family Vacations
07:27 Q&A with Nora: Life with a Sibling with GAND
25:44 Three Good Things and Conclusion