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 | Jun 8, 2018 | Parents
We’ve had a tough few weeks around here. The kids have been unwell, they’ve been under pressure at school, my husband and I have both been busy with work, my Mum has been hospitalised, we’ve had lots to do and the weather has not been very kind....
by Kirsty | Apr 13, 2018 | Parents
For this week’s ‘5 Things’ post, I welcome Rachelle Day from Happy Dots Occupational Therapy for Children. Rachelle is the director of Happy Dots and a paediatric occupational therapist (OT). Rachelle wants to share the many ways occupational therapists can assist...
by Kirsty | Dec 11, 2017 | Disability, Parents, Special Needs
Post in collaboration with breakthru A series of recent events have served to remind me, quite forcibly, that time is not slowing down (even though I desperately want it to!) Obviously, being December, we’re coming to the end of another year. But, for me, it truly...
by Kirsty | Nov 13, 2017 | Mental Health
I must confess I’ve been feeling overwhelmed, negative and a little lost lately. So many things have happened and I’ve struggled to keep up with it all. I’ve been unable to write, focus or even summon the energy to respond to emails. It’s been...