by Kirsty | Oct 7, 2019 | Education, Parents, Relationships
Hands up if you dread initiating and managing difficult conversations. While we may dread them, they are a necessary part of parenting life, especially when parenting children with a disability and additional needs. The thing is, being able to negotiate difficult...
by Kirsty | Dec 24, 2018 | Parents, Relationships, Special Needs
The Reality Facing Special Needs Families at Christmas Christmas is literally around the corner. I know many of you will be worrying, stressing and dreading the day and what it will entail. …dealing with family who don’t seem to understand your needs....
by Kirsty | Oct 1, 2018 | Parents, Relationships, Special Needs
There’s a part of me that has always shied away from this sort of post. The superstitious side of me doesn’t want to tempt fate by giving relationship advice. However, the practical side of me knows this is a huge issue for special needs families. How do...
by Kirsty | Jun 29, 2018 | Disability, Parents, Relationships, Special Needs
One of the major conundrums facing special needs parents is whether to tell your child about their diagnosis. This is especially tricky in the early years when they are younger and less aware of what their diagnosis means. It can also be contentious as they get a...
by Kirsty | Sep 4, 2017 | Autism, News, Relationships
If you’ve been following me for any length of time, you’ll probably already know that I’m not much of a risk taker. I’m actually a big scaredy cat. I don’t like ruffling feathers. I hate confrontation. I follow the rules. It won’t...
by Kirsty | Jul 17, 2017 | Relationships, Special Needs
I’ve been very quiet here over the last month. I haven’t been checking my stats and I certainly haven’t been blogging – my last post was published 24 days ago. I even took a week away from social media, without sharing a single post. This is...
