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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

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

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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

Navigating ‘Failure’ or ‘Regression’ after ‘Success’ as an Adoptive Parent

One step forward, two steps back… who can predict the moves of the Dance of Adoption as the challenges stack? … Read More

Social Enterprise Day 2025 – Great Big Birmingham Shoutout

This year, Social Enterprise Day falls on 20th November 2025. It’s a fantastic day to celebrate the transformative work we … Read More

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Recent Posts

  • Why does my teenager make me feel so inadequate? Advice for adoptive parents
  • Eastside Projects Exhibition – Compensare: For the Swallows We Weigh by Marley Starskey Butler
  • List of Post-Adoption Support for Adoptive Families in Birmingham: 2026 Guide
  • Ultimate New Year Parenting Hack: Ditch Resolutions, Embrace Self-Connection
  • Preparing for Christmas with an adopted teenager
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