the womb twin kids project - for parents
TRANSCRIPT
Slide 1
Talking with a child
about their lost twin
When to talk about it?Be aware before birth ?
When to talk about it?At birth ?
When to talk about it?As soon as your child can understand ?
When to talk about it?With both parents?
When to talk about it?With the whole family?
When to talk about it?When the child begins to wonder or ask about their twin ?
When to talk about it?Say nothing. Let the child find out.
When to talk about it?Say nothing. Your child will begin to create their own story..
Why mention it?
It helps everyone involved: The child Parents Siblings Other relatives Carers and teachers Therapists
Why mention it?They are already aware
A NEW BOOK
TWO LITTLE BIRDSGrowing together inside the same egg
BIRDIE AND BEAKYBeaky is much smaller
THE EGG HATCHESMummy comes to feed them but Beaky is very small
THE BABY BIRDS JUMP ABOUTBirdie moves first, Beaky follows
TIME TO LEARN TO FLYBirdie helps Beaky to leave the nest
BEAKY IS TOO WEAK TO FLYHe falls into the field of flowers
JUST ONE FEATHERThis is the only sign of Beaky that remains
BEAKYS FEATHERBeaky is back again!
PLAYING WITH THE FEATHERBeaky is flying with me!
THE FEATHER IS GETTING DIRTYThe feather needs to be washed
A NEW IDEABeaky wants to go home
TIME TO LET GOBirdie releases the feather to fly in the wind
FLYING ALONEBeaky is home at last
THE FEATHER IS THE MEMORYA symbol of the lost twin
THE WOMB TWIN KIDS PROJECTinformation and support for young womb twin survivors and their families
www.wombtwinkids.co.uk