by Kirsty | Apr 5, 2019 | Carer, Disability, Parents, Special Needs
For this weeks’ “5 Things” post, I welcome Lauren from Careseekers, an online digital platform that links individuals and families to care and support workers. Careseekers is built on the idea that technology should be an enabler, not a roadblock, to...
by Kirsty | Mar 18, 2019 | Carer, Disability, Parents, Special Needs
I’ve been quiet around these parts as I’m developing training for teachers and professionals, to help them improve relationships with parents. As I’ve been working on course material and delivering presentations, it’s hit me just how much...
by Kirsty | Feb 8, 2019 | Disability, Parents, Special Needs
For this week’s ‘5 Things’ post, I welcome Sunnyfield, a member-based, not-for-profit charity committed to enriching the lives of people with intellectual disability. Sunnyfield provides accommodation services, assistance with daily life, social and community...
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 your needs....
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. 
