A few tips to help your little one phase back into the school routine…
This week is World Autism Awareness week and our long-term contributor Mark Arnold, the additional needs blog father, explains how a trip to his local tip is sometimes just the reward his son James needs. Photo of James at Compton Abbas Airfield - © Mark Arnold Curl...
What Have You Been Up To Over The Past Three Years? That might seem an odd question to ask in the middle of a global pandemic when for many of us we can’t think what we’ve been doing over the past three days, let alone years, but there is method in my madness so...
“… I'm competing for my children's attention with Instagram... and losing - as such Instagram Controls My Life! Should parenting be this hard?” As with all parents, I have my challenges which, in addition to the exceptional personal challenges for their mum...
If your child seems exasperated when their drawing hasn't gone 'right', or gets frustrated because their school performance isn't perfect, they may be a perfectionist. Perfectionism in children is common, and can be seen as a positive trait, as it spurs the child to...
Charles and Tina Parker Charles and Tina Parker, parents of their autistic child Chris, have a wealth of experience in bringing up a child with severe autism. Keen to share their journey with other parents, they have published a series of “tell it as it is” books. The...
For kids who stammer, expressing themselves can prove frustrating and upsetting, and they may struggle with low self-esteem as a result. So, what causes stammering, what what do parents need to know? What is a stammer? A stammer (or stutter) is difficulty speaking,...
