Have you ever wondered why your child just can’t sit still? Or why they seem to prefer being upside down? … Read More
Why feeling safe is important
Why is feeling safe important for building family relationships? Feeling safe is the key ingredient in building trust. When we … Read More
It’s not the behaviour, it’s the relationships
I have worked as a social worker for many years and have met with hundreds of families going through all … 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
Introducing Parent Connect Services
Parenting is a journey filled with ups and downs, but it’s a journey that no one should have to navigate … Read More
Volunteer to make a Beacon Beanie for play-based therapy
Some of our favourite therapy games and activities involve using beanbags, so we made our own together with some brilliant … 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
Focus on the relationship
I’m not ashamed to say that BBC’s Race Across the World is currently the highlight of my week. For the … Read More