As we reach the summer holidays most children will have visited next years teachers and classrooms for the first time. … Read More
How to give a sensory story massage and add positive touch to storytime: VIDEO
Watch the video to see how to give your child a sensory story massage and add positive touch to stories … Read More
10 Reasons why play matters for children’s emotional development
Play is so important for helping children to counteract stress, reduce moments of conflict, increase their sense of worth, and … Read More
The good enough parent – Part 1
Many of the parents we support at Beacon Family Services tell us they are overwhelmed by the demands of parenting … 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
Group Theraplay® for Ukrainian refugee families in Birmingham with Project Salam
As part of Project Salam, we host Theraplay® Groups for refugee families in Birmingham. We cater to Ukrainian, Arabic, Pashto … 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
Adoptive parenting blog: Holding onto hope
The adoption of a child is a totally life-changing and often challenging opportunity. In this blog, Beacon Family Services team … Read More
Understanding your child’s behaviours
We all want our children to be calm and happy, but in order to achieve that, as parents, we need … Read More
Why won’t my child listen?
Do you have days where you feel like your child just isn’t listening, no matter how hard you try to … Read More