If your child is receiving therapy with Beacon Family Services for past trauma, attending as a parent or caregiver provides … Read More
Why Are School Friendships and Peer Relationships Hard for Some Children? How Can Adults and Teachers Help?
Friendships should be one of the easiest parts of childhood, running, giggling and inventing worlds together. But for some children, … Read More
List of Post-Adoption Support for Adoptive Families in Birmingham: 2026 Guide
Supporting your family after adoption is just as important as the journey to adoption itself. In Birmingham and the West … Read More
Why does my teenager make me feel so inadequate? Advice for adoptive parents
Does your emotionally heightened teen constantly find you embarrassing, assert their independence, and make you feel like you’re getting it … Read More
Eastside Projects Exhibition – Compensare: For the Swallows We Weigh by Marley Starskey Butler
An exhibition about play therapy and building relationships Mark it in your diary! Everyone is welcome at the new Compensare: … Read More
Ultimate New Year Parenting Hack: Ditch Resolutions, Embrace Self-Connection
Phew! For those of us celebrating Christmas and New Year festivities, it is over for another year. Time to take … Read More
Preparing for Christmas with an adopted teenager
Parenting any teen at Christmas can be a challenge. Rachel Staff explores some common challenges around Christmas for parents and … Read More
Children, teens and mobile phones – a guide for parents
As a parent or carer, you want your child to be safe. However, your child or teen wants autonomy and … Read More
Preparing for calm and connected Christmas holidays with your child
Will your child struggle to cope with the excitement and disrupted routine of the festive period? If you think your … Read More
EVENT: Connect for Kids Theraplay® Adventure at Eastside Projects, Birmingham – 17th February 2026
Play in the Gallery! Bring your child to a Connect for Kids Theraplay® Adventure at Eastside Projects on Tuesday 17th … Read More