As parents, our instinctive response to our children’s distress is often to reassure them with the words, “It’s going to … Read More
Supporting Schools with Children’s Mental Health: How Do We Help Teachers be the Difference?
Over the last few years children’s social, emotional and mental health needs in school and at home have increased, whilst … 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
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
DOWNLOAD: My Child Is Not Fine at School – Adoptive / Kinship Carers Edition with Dr. Naomi Fisher
Are you an adoptive parent or kinship / carer / foster parent whose child is struggling with school? Donate what … Read More
Connect for Parents Child Sleep Workshop
Struggling to manage your child’s sleep routine? Join us for a pilot child sleep workshop in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, hosted … 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
Connect for Parents workshops – challenging behaviours in children (CCVAB)
Feeling alone as a parent when it comes to navigating your child’s violent, agressive, and challenging behaviour? We are currently … 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 and adoptive dad Pete Brindley … Read More