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Welcome to the World, Jackson!

Stacey Shubitz

Fullscreen capture 10232013 91831 PM.bmpYou may’ve noticed Beth didn’t share a blog post yesterday.  That’s because she’s been a busy the past few days.  She and her family welcomed Jackson Brinton Moore just a day ahead of schedule.  Everybody is healthy, but a little sleepy!

This is Beth’s second child.  Jackson joins big sister Lily, 4, as part of the Moore Family.  As an only child who has one child, I cannot offer Beth any advice on what it’s like to bring a second baby home.  Therefore, I was hoping to cull some tips for making this transition a smooth one from the TWT Community.  Please share your words of wisdom for Beth by leaving a comment.  Or, if you prefer, just wish her a hearty congratulations in the comment section.

So, welcome to the world little Jackson.  And congratulations to Beth, Brinton, and Lily on becoming a family of four!  (Well, five, since Indigo is a four-legged member of their family!)

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Published by Stacey Shubitz

Stacey Shubitz is a K-6 literacy consultant and former elementary teacher. She is the author of CRAFT MOVES and other professional books on writing workshop. Her forthcoming book, MAKE THE SCHOOL SYSTEM WORK FOR YOUR CHILD WITH DISABILITIES (Guilford Press, 2026), empowers parents to navigate the special education system.

13 thoughts on “Welcome to the World, Jackson!”

  1. Congratulations! Enjoy this wonderful new member to your family. Long ago I found the more I could include the older child in helping the better we all were. My two are now adults and are best friends. The early years of connecting made all the difference for me two.

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  2. Congratulations! We have a little Jackson, too. One piece of advice that I held close to me in those early days (and still now with Jackson being 5 months) is about the first child. Try not to ‘blame’ the baby for things the older one can’t do, or they’ll grow to resent the baby for changing things in their little world. Instead of ‘I can’t because the baby is eating’, try ‘I would love to after I feed Jackson. Until then, can you… (Fill in the blank)’. Words matter and it has been a great transition with that advice. No matter what, love is all you need! Good luck!!

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