School Transitions 

If there’s one thing that’s constant, it’s change. Over time, children experience many shifts in their world, and as the … Read More

The good enough parent – Part 1

Many of the parents we support at Beacon Family Services tell us they are overwhelmed by the demands of parenting … Read More

Outdoor Play for Connection between Parent and Child

Parents are obsessed with getting their children outside… with good reason.  As a child,  I remember being told often to … Read More

Managing Sibling Relationships

Do your children argue? Of course they do. We have some helpful tips and family resources to help manage  sibling … Read More

Understanding your child’s behaviours

We all want our children to be calm and happy, but in order to achieve that, as parents, we need … Read More

Managing After School Overwhelm

We know that many parents dread the time after school.  After a busy day, picking up your child and then … Read More

It’s not the behaviour, it’s the relationships

I have worked as a social worker for many years and have met with hundreds of families going through all … Read More

Volunteer to make a Beacon Beanie for play-based therapy

Some of our favourite therapy games and activities involve using beanbags, so we made our own together with some brilliant … Read More

Is family life hell? We help parents support their children…

When parents get in touch with us, they are often at the end of their tether. Family life has been … Read More

Focus on the relationship

I’m not ashamed to say that BBC’s Race Across the World is currently the highlight of my week. For the … Read More