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 | May 8, 2018 | Parents, Providers
Post in collaboration with Bupa I’ve been a carer for over 14 years now. I know how hard it can be. I know the forces at play in our lives every day. I know how hard it is to juggle all the responsibilities. I know how challenging it can be to face up to...
by Kirsty | Mar 7, 2017 | Mental Health, Special Needs
Over the last few months, as I’ve watched my kids’ anxiety increase, my own anxiety has similarly skyrocketed. It’s made me think about the reality of being an anxious parent, trying to help my anxious kids. I suspect I’m not the only...
by Kirsty | Mar 1, 2016 | Autism, Parents, Special Needs
Unless you are living it, I don’t think many people fully understand the actual demands of being a special needs parent. Not to forget the effect that living with special needs has on the whole family. Sure, many would understand that any diagnosis leads to more...
by Kirsty | Jan 28, 2016 | Autism
My two eldest children headed back to school today. After weeks of preparation and stress and lack of routine, it was finally back to normal life for my ASD kids. Although we have done as much preparation as we can, I was still expecting the worst. Getting my kids...
