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
For adoptive parents and carers: When home is a source of worry not respite
Home. Sitting in the car, engine off, in front of my house. I’m sure many can relate to the feeling … 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
Back to School Transitions Guide for Parents In Need of a Transition Map
Pete Brindley explores ways for parents to build confidence in navigating school transitions for their child, in particular for children … 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