A carer for a special needs child often feels swamped and lonely. It's not a sign of weakness to need relationships & support, it's being human. Relationships are important and take work. Here I share my tips for keeping them straight.
Category: Tips for making it better
How To Save Money Fast
How-To Save Money Fast Ideas Come Down To You. I applied only a few of these and changed completely how we felt about our family budget.
1 Tip For Caring for a Special Needs Child
There are so many great articles giving advice about caring for a special needs child. A go-bag is one tip that brought me peace in what was often chaos
7 Grief Quotes to Show You’re Not Alone
Will a list a of grief quotes fix your grief? No, but I know the relief found in moments of time that you realise that you're not the only one. I collected a few quotes that acknowledge how hard it can be but there is away.
How to Save Money, 9 Tips for Medical Families
How to save money. If you're like me with the hospital admissions, therapies & appointments, I don't need to save money, there just isn't enough of it. Or so I thought
Grief Definition – Abbreviated
It's possible that I would have a greater chance of having abbreviated grief. If I my grief definition was or is: abbreviated- it is still a painful process
Respite For Special Needs Child
Ultimately respite for special needs children means someone else will take over caring for your child so you can take a well deserved break from caring responsibilities. The saying 'It takes a village to raise a child' is even more true for a special needs child.
Simple Steps to Healthy Living for Complex Needs Parents
As the parent of a child with a life-limiting illness, there are so many different ways to approach healthy living. Are we doing enough to be there always?
Grief For Children Who Have Lost a Sibling
Supporting grief for children, especially your own children is hard-work. Children see death differently, depending on their age.
13 Things A Parent of a Child with Special Needs Should Hear
What would I tell myself at the beginning as a parent of a child with special needs? I wouldn't. I might handover a booklet to read when I was ready.
Caring for yourself as a Carer 