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Caring for a special needs child: A go-bag with lady's jacket and sunglasses

1 Tip For Caring for a Special Needs Child

30th July 202030th July 2020Leave a comment

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

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.

13 Things A Parent of a Child with Special Needs Should Hear

29th May 20202nd June 2020Leave a comment

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.

Lady doing yoga - taking time to exercise, especially with a child in hospital has many benefits.

Exercise in the hospital

4th October 20195th October 2019Leave a comment

Doing many admissions with Matthew, exercise in the hospital was the only option. Special needs mum's need to take care of themselves & exercise is a great step!

Family together enjoying a day out in the sunshine, sitting on a park bench, with their child in palliative care

Palliative Care for a Child

23rd September 201923rd September 2019Leave a comment

Being referred to palliative care for a child can be terrifying, but actually their roll is to help their patients & families get the most out of life.

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