Jamie McCallum That’s the clarification that many parents of a child with Down syndrome have had to start many conversations with over the last few weeks. I’m tired of saying it. Tired of seeing other people having to say it. Most of all, I’m tired of it falling on deaf ears when it is said. Read more about A blog that’s NOT about the “right to choose”[…]
Our post this week is written by Kirsty MacCuish, mum to Amelia and Noah. I have a favour to ask of you… As his speech is slowly growing you enjoy his first new words, the cute and funny way he says things. You enjoy having a little conversation with him, him telling you what he Read more about I have a favour to ask of you…[…]
This week we have a guest blog from Liz, writer of the popular blog Coraline and Us. Earlier this month she won in the Wellbeing category at the BAPS (Bloody Awesome Parents) awards; which recognises SEND bloggers. Congratulations Liz! Thank you for sharing this post with us. I am so excited to have won the Read more about Belief[…]
What do you get when you bring together 12 mums, 12 kids, autumn leaves, paint, toys, books, games and a magical extra chromosome? A 21 day Learnathon packed with giggles, signing and fun. A group of parents and their children have started a 21 day Learnathon on social media. The team come from across the Read more about Community fundraises to make educational video library free to all[…]
‘Education is not a race to the end, but a journey that every child embarks upon.’ Jo Aiyathurai, manager of Kent charity 21 together and their new Teach Me Too initiative, spoke to us this week about why she wants to make ‘Early Skills’ videos produced by specialist teachers and speech therapists free to access Read more about Teach Me Too[…]
As England heads into a second lockdown, we hear from Poppy’s mum Sarah Roberts, about how the first lockdown back in March presented them with some new opportunities. Lockdown has meant huge changes for lots of people but Poppy, who is nearly 2 years old, has taken it all in her stride. Her usual routine Read more about Poppy’s first Panto![…]