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01
Welcome the child
Celebrate a new family member with inclusive language.
Welcome, [Child]. I am [Speaker], your [Preferred Relationship Term], and I am very glad that today gives us a chance to celebrate your place in this family.
Say it: Keep the volume gentle if the child is present.
02
Honor the caregivers
Acknowledge current care without idealizing parenthood.
[Caregiver Names], I have seen the attention you give to [Small Observed Act of Care]. Thank you for letting us share [Simple Family Moment] with you.
Say it: Look at the caregivers.
03
Offer useful support
Make support concrete and optional.
My offer is [Specific Help You Can Provide], whenever that would be useful. You can tell me what fits and what does not.
Say it: Say the offer plainly.
04
Close with a warm wish
End briefly and center belonging.
To [Child] and the people caring for you: may there be patience, good company, and help close enough to ask for. We are happy you are here.
Say it: Pause before the last sentence.
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