Parenting at the best of times can be fraught with challenges, snares and traps. Children are constantly developing, and parents … Read More
The Benefits of Touch
Think about the best hugs you have had. Take a minute and just savour how it felt. You may think … 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
Parenting at the Coalface: Finding Hope and Help Through Peer Support
Sharing our experiences, struggles and challenges as a parent with someone who offers a listening ear without doubt is a … Read More
Getting it ‘Just Right’ – Goldilocks Dilemma and Sensory Processing in Children
It only takes a little trip down memory lane and through the pages of fairytales to see that getting something … Read More
School Transitions
If there’s one thing that’s constant, it’s change. After a year and a half of massive changes brought about by … Read More
Calling All Dads!
Adoptive dad and Beacon Family Services team member, Pete Brindley, reflects on the role of dads. He invites dads to … Read More
Not a calm parent? Not everyone can be.
Every week we meet with parents who have been dealing with their children’s feelings of frustration, anger, helplessness, and disappointment … Read More
What to do if you can’t cope with your child’s meltdown
You need to be out of the door immediately in order to keep everyone on track for the day and … Read More
Connect for Kids – Theraplay® group sessions for families in Birmingham
Does your child need extra support with social and emotional development? Book onto our FREE West Midlands group Theraplay® sessions … Read More