Our therapists at Beacon Family Services understand that, as a good parent, you can still have a child behaving in … Read More
Family games for connection: Find the colour
How to play FIND THE COLOUR Call out a colour and the children have to find something that colour in … 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
How to hold onto hope for new adoptive parents
The Adoption of a child is a totally life-changing and often challenging opportunity. In this blog, adoptive father and Beacon … Read More
School Transition: Summer holiday help
As we reach the summer holidays most children will have visited next years teachers and classrooms for the first time. … Read More
School support for care-experienced children in England
We know that school can be especially challenging for a number of children. One group of children who commonly need … Read More
Have we learnt not to touch?
Last autumn I made an important purchase. I bought the biggest, woolliest, warmest cardigan I could find. I have worn … Read More
Stay On Track: Remain Hopeful as Adoptive Parents
As part two of a previous blog on adoptive parenting, Beacon Family Services team member, Pete Brindley, reflects further on … Read More
Unlocking Hope: How Connections Empower Refugee Families
Refugee families often face profound isolation and disconnection after relocating, leading to significant mental health challenges and wellbeing issues. Discover … Read More
A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Sensory Needs in Neurodivergent Children.
Understanding and addressing your child’s sensory needs can be challenging, especially when they can’t articulate their feelings. Its hard as … Read More