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Being a parent or carer for a child with special needs can be tough, but when you surround yourself with a positive, healthy network of friends, relatives and specialists, it lifts things a little. Likewise, connecting with others in similar circumstances can make things easier too.

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How to Rise Above Judgement as a Special Needs Parent

The minute I saw this post in my facebook feed, I knew I had to share it. One of the biggest issues I've experienced over the years (an issue shared by most fellow parents) is the judgement we face...

The Importance of Building Emotional Regulation

Over the last 15 years, we've attended way too many therapy sessions to even begin to count! While I don't know exactly how many sessions we've attended, I do know that building emotional regulation...

5 Myths About Using Online Platforms to Find Support Workers

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...

The Emotional Labour of Special Needs Parenting

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...

5 Resources for Parents of Kids with Intellectual Disabilities

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...

7 Realistic New Year Resolutions for Carers

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...

5 Ways To Support Your Child Through Rejection

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...

Do What’s Right For Your Family This Christmas

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....

2018 PSNP Parent Carer Survey

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...

5 Life Hacks for Special Needs Parents

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...