by Kirsty | Jan 8, 2019 | Carer, Parents, Special Needs
A few years back I wrote a post detailing the new year resolutions I would love to make as a special needs parent. I’m sure you’d be able to probably relate to them as well: Being more patient Cutting myself more slack Not comparing myself or my kids to...
by Kirsty | Dec 28, 2018 | Education, Parents, Special Needs
For this week’s ‘5 Things’ post, I welcome James Thomas from Feel the Magic, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing grief education and support to bereaved children and their families. Feel the Magic aims to eliminate isolation in bereaved children by...
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...
by Kirsty | Dec 9, 2018 | Carer, Disability, Parents, Special Needs
Calling all parents and carers to children with disability or special needs. I need your input into the 2018 PSNP Parent Carer Survey. This survey is easy to complete (there’s only 6 questions in total) and will only take a few minutes of your time. The...
by Kirsty | Nov 9, 2018 | Parents, Special Needs
Life can be a whirlwind as a special needs parent. Not only do you have all the normal responsibilities of a parent but you also have so much more on top of that: scheduling appointments planning outings explaining diagnoses following up on reports, funding and...
by Kirsty | Nov 2, 2018 | Parents, Special Needs
There’s so much advice out there for when kids are admitted to hospital for the first time. There are social stories, guides and tips available to address the unknowns and reassure your child that all will be well. Unfortunately, there are not quite as many...
I'm Kirsty, special needs parent, writer, speaker and advocate. I make it my mission to find the joys in being a special needs parent, and support you to do the same. 
