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 | Feb 5, 2019 | Education, Parents, Providers
Last week, I addressed teachers and parents at two joint professional development sessions. It was an unique opportunity for parents and teachers to come together, improve their understanding and start working together effectively from day 1.After talking...
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 | Aug 17, 2018 | Parents, Special Needs
I’ve just finished parent-teacher meetings for my high school kids. Or, as I prefer to call it, speed dating on steroids! For two afternoons this week, I spent two hours at my kids’ school, talking to their teachers in quick fire 10 minute interviews. I...
by Kirsty | Aug 13, 2018 | Parents, Special Needs
Todays marks a full month since my mother passed away. It’s been a busy month, a sad month and an emotional month. Just like last time around, when I lost my Dad, this time has also been a time of pre-grief as well as the grief that comes with the final loss....
