Meeting the sibling

It can be a tricky thing, introducing a young child to the concept of being an older sibling. But here’s a heads up on a cool little class that could help.

Tomorrow at the Beaumont Branch Public Library, at 3080 Fieldstone Way, the librarians will host a special workshop for new or soon-to-be big brothers and big sisters. It’s free, and goes from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Children will listen to stories that help them deal with concerns they might have, and then they’ll make a special present for the new baby. The workshop is meant for children ages 3 to 6, and reservations are required. For more information call (859) 231-5570 or visit the Lexington Public Library Web site.

I’ve signed the Sprog up for the class, because the first time I told him there was a baby in Mommy’s tummy, he looked at me like I had just served him a plate of fresh warts. He’s all kinds of excited about it now, but it can’t hurt to make sure everyone’s totally cool with the impending embiggening of the family. Hope to see you there!