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How to Save Money, 9 Tips for Medical Families

16th July 202016th July 2020Leave a comment

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

Carer pushing a wheelchair - respite for special needs child

Respite For Special Needs Child

18th June 202019th June 2020Leave a comment

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.

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Grief For Children Who Have Lost a Sibling

11th June 202011th June 2020Leave a comment

Supporting grief for children, especially your own children is hard-work. Children see death differently, depending on their age.

A teddy bear and plaster handprints & footprints on a hospital room tray, dad in the background hospital bed, feeling child loss for the first time

Feeling Child Loss

7th May 202030th April 2020Leave a comment

Child loss is one of the most difficult things I have ever had to carry with me. Although when I reflect I also know that watching my child suffer was THE most difficult thing.

single lily pad blossom peaking out of muddy waters - understanding the anticipatory grief process

Understanding the Anticipatory Grief Process

2nd April 20202nd April 2020Leave a comment

Anticipatory grief: "A feeling of grief occurring before an impending loss." The grief process I wanted to describe started just after Matthew was born.

Very Special kids for children in palliative care

Very Special Kids for Palliative Care

17th March 20202nd April 2020

Very Special Kids cares for children with life-threatening conditions by providing a children’s hospice and professional family support services.

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