3 reasons why I need to let my son struggle

3 reasons why I need to let my son struggle

Recently, I watched a fantastic interview by Kristina Kuzmic (below) who you can find on Facebook as the ‘Truth Bomb Mom’. She was speaking with her friend Zach Anner about his disability and he was explaining the things that his own mother has done as he’s grown up...
7 stages of reacting to a child’s diagnosis

7 stages of reacting to a child’s diagnosis

The psychology graduate in me is fascinated with people in general, why we behave the way we do, how two people can be affected completely differently by the same situation, why one person may become a successful entrepreneur and why one may kill. I love those things...
7 things that parents of premature babies find hard

7 things that parents of premature babies find hard

I was 5 weeks pregnant when I found out was expecting twins. So, by the time my waters broke at 32 weeks I had felt like id been pregnant forever and all I could think was “I’m going to meet my babies at last!” It never really occurred to me to be concerned that they...
What non verbal means for us.

What non verbal means for us.

Recently one Sunday afternoon as I was cuddling my son on the sofa he asked “Jamas?” I said “No, you’re going to your Dads soon. You need to stay dressed” He repeated “Jamas” and then “Jamas pwease” (which I have to say melts my heart every time I hear it) I still...
9 tips when considering special needs schools

9 tips when considering special needs schools

My son Harry was born prematurely at 32 weeks along with his twin brother Oliver. Not only was he tiny (3lb 9oz) and very vulnerable but at his birth we discovered that he had a rare craniofacial condition called Goldenhar syndrome. You can read how I coped (or didn’t...
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