22q Minded

22q Minded Supporting 22q families worldwide đź’™
Clinical psychologists specialising in 22q-related syndromes and related conditions. Dr Linda Campbell & Dr Sasja Duijff

Coaching, training & resources for families & professionals. Local services in Australia & the Netherlands
www.22qminded.com

March was about the ones who are often forgotten in the room.The siblings.In the past month, we turned our attention to ...
11/04/2026

March was about the ones who are often forgotten in the room.

The siblings.

In the past month, we turned our attention to something that doesn't always get named, the emotional lives of the brothers and sisters growing up alongside a child with 22q. The roles they take on without being asked. The questions they hold without asking. The ways they adapt, often without anyone noticing.
We explored this through posts, carousels, and our webinar, which is now available on demand for parents who want to come back to it in their own time.

And across all of it, something kept coming through in your messages and comments:
"I hadn't thought about what she was carrying."
"This made me realise my son has been managing so much on his own."
"I didn't know where to start — now I do."
That's what this month was really about. Not adding more to your plate. Just helping you see the whole picture a little more clearly.

A few other things worth marking:
Our webinars, including Siblings and 22q, are available with subtitles in 12 languages. Two Care4Parents cohorts graduated. Our newsletter reached more than 700 families. And our new conversation and activity cards are out in the world.

None of that happens without you showing up, sharing, and staying in the conversation.

As April unfolds and May approaches, we'll be holding space for everything March stirred up — and moving into our next theme: stress and happiness in early adulthood.

Thank you to everyone who joined us this month. 🤍

Not every family is ready for a live session — and that matters.Some parents need time to think.Some are already carryin...
11/04/2026

Not every family is ready for a live session — and that matters.

Some parents need time to think.
Some are already carrying too much.
Some want to understand things quietly, at their own pace.

That’s why we offer self-guided resources alongside our live sessions. Simply download our on-demand webinar.

If the timing for the Q&A doesn’t feel right, you can still start by building clarity — without deadlines, pressure, or expectations.

And if later you decide you’d like more support, the path is always open.

👉 For link to our self-paced resources or the webinar here, see comments (Fb) or bio (insta)

Growing up alongside a sibling with 22q shapes a child in ways that are hard to put into words.Sometimes it builds somet...
09/04/2026

Growing up alongside a sibling with 22q shapes a child in ways that are hard to put into words.

Sometimes it builds something — empathy, perspective, a kind of quiet wisdom beyond their years. Sometimes it's heavy. Sometimes it's both at once, on the same afternoon.

Today, on International Siblings Day, we're thinking about all of them. The ones who ask lots of questions and the ones who ask none. The ones who have found their footing and the ones still figuring it out.

They deserve to be seen too.

Is there a sibling in your family you could make a little time for today?

Supporting siblings doesn’t always come down to big changes.Often, it’s small moments:Being noticedBeing askedBeing incl...
08/04/2026

Supporting siblings doesn’t always come down to big changes.

Often, it’s small moments:

Being noticed
Being asked
Being included

Moments that say:
“You matter too.”

We’ll be exploring this more in our live Q&A on April 12. On-demand webinar available now.

You’re very welcome to join us.
đź”— Link in bio (insta) and comments (fb)

08/04/2026

Touch is our most immediate connection to the present moment, yet we often move through the world without really feeling it. This one is just for you. Wherever you are right now.
This is the next in our sensory meditation series, for whenever you need to find your center.

Siblings don’t always say what they need.But often, support looks like:Moments of one-to-one attentionBeing asked how th...
07/04/2026

Siblings don’t always say what they need.

But often, support looks like:

Moments of one-to-one attention
Being asked how they’re doing
Space to share (without pressure)
Feeling included
Knowing their feelings matter too

Small, consistent moments can make a real difference.

On-demand webinar is available now. In our upcoming Q&A, we’ll be exploring how to support siblings and strengthen family relationships in real, practical ways.

đź“… April 12
đź”— Link in bio

We’ve also created 80 conversation and activity cards to help open up these moments — available via our newsletter.

Supporting siblings doesn’t require getting it perfect.You won’t always have the time.Or the energy.Or the right words.A...
07/04/2026

Supporting siblings doesn’t require getting it perfect.

You won’t always have the time.
Or the energy.
Or the right words.

And yet…

Small moments of connection still matter.

Being noticed.
Being included.
Being thought about.

These moments can shape how a child experiences their place in the family.

Our on-demand webinar - Siblings and 22q - is available now. Subtitles available in 12 languages.

We will also be exploring your family's experiences further in our live Q&A for parents.

đź“… Live Q&A Sunday, April 12 (also available on Saturday, the 11th for some in the Americas)
đź”— Link in comments

Connection isn’t built in big moments.It’s built in small ones.A few minutes.A shared moment.Being noticed.That’s often ...
04/04/2026

Connection isn’t built in big moments.

It’s built in small ones.

A few minutes.
A shared moment.
Being noticed.

That’s often what children remember most.

We’ve created conversation cards to help open up these moments — free via our newsletter.

And we’ll be sharing more practical ways to support siblings in our upcoming webinar.

đź“… April 12
đź”— Link in bio

Every child in your family deserves to feel seen — including the one who seems fine. 🌿In this webinar, you'll learn why ...
03/04/2026

Every child in your family deserves to feel seen — including the one who seems fine. 🌿
In this webinar, you'll learn why siblings often cope quietly, why parents feel torn between their children, and practical ways to help every child feel included and connected — even during the hardest family moments.

The recording is available now — watch anytime, at your own pace, in your own language. Subtitles available in Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Serbian, Spanish and Swedish.

Want to go deeper? You can also join Dr Sasja and Dr Linda for a live Q&A on 12 April (or 11th for some in the Americas), where you can ask questions specific to your own family and connect with parents from around the world who truly understand the 22q journey. Please note the live Q&A is held in English.

Includes 80 Sibling Conversation & Activity Cards — free with every purchase.
From €32 · USD $37 · AUD $56 · Link in comments.

Connection can feel like one more thing on an already full day.But it doesn’t have to take more time —it just needs smal...
01/04/2026

Connection can feel like one more thing on an already full day.

But it doesn’t have to take more time —
it just needs small, manageable shifts.

Letting your child lead
Following what they’re interested in
Keeping things simple
Coming back to small moments again and again

Even a few minutes can help a child feel seen and included.

To support these moments, we’ve created sibling conversation cards — designed to gently open up connection in everyday life.
They’re available free via our newsletter.

And if you’d like to go deeper, we’ll be sharing practical ways to support siblings and strengthen family connection in our upcoming webinar:

Helping them cope, feel seen, and stay close as a family
đź“… April 12
đź”— Link in bio

01/04/2026

The importance of small moments of connection ❤️

Connection doesn’t have to be big to matter.In busy family life, it can feel like you’re not doing enough — especially w...
30/03/2026

Connection doesn’t have to be big to matter.

In busy family life, it can feel like you’re not doing enough — especially when one child needs more support.

But what we often see is that connection is built in small, everyday moments.

A few minutes together.
A shared moment.
Being noticed.

Even 5–10 minutes of focused time can help a child feel seen.

In our upcoming on-demand webinar and the associated live Q&A, we’ll be sharing simple, realistic ways to support siblings and strengthen connection — without adding pressure or guilt.

Helping them cope, feel seen, and stay close as a family

đź“… April 12
đź”— Link in bio or comments

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