• Debby

    I have often wondered why my son has never asked for a sibling. He is now 9 years old. Can you explain why that might be?

  • clare

    Thank you for the useful article.

    We have a beautiful 4 year old daughter and feel complete however…
    She is asking why she does not have a sibling? On a couple of occasions she has said she wants one…

    How do i answer these questions without her feeling lonely or left out as a majority of her friends have siblingS.

    Kind regards,

    Clare

  • MamaTeresa

    Thank you for this article. I love having one child!

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