A few tips to help your little one phase back into the school routine…
This week is World Autism Awareness week and our long-term contributor Mark Arnold, the additional needs blog father, explains how a trip to his local tip is sometimes just the reward his son James needs. Photo of James at Compton Abbas Airfield - © Mark Arnold Curl...
What Have You Been Up To Over The Past Three Years? That might seem an odd question to ask in the middle of a global pandemic when for many of us we can’t think what we’ve been doing over the past three days, let alone years, but there is method in my madness so...
“… I'm competing for my children's attention with Instagram... and losing - as such Instagram Controls My Life! Should parenting be this hard?” As with all parents, I have my challenges which, in addition to the exceptional personal challenges for their mum...
If you'd only heard the unhappy parts of Aaron's story, you'd be forgiven for thinking his life most likely hadn't turned out well. However, Aaron's story is one of rehabilitation, of love and support and finding his place in the world: helping others. An abusive...
There was a time when hitting kids as punishment was considered acceptable and normal, and took place in both schools and at home. These days, however, smacking is illegal in areas of the UK and only allowed as 'reasonable punishment' in others. Last week Education...
Dear Debbie My Child is not allowed to talk about me at his mother's house and is told I'm not his dad. What can I do to protect my child from this? Worried Dad. Dear Dad, I really feel for you. It is so painful to hear all of this and can make you feel like you’ve...
