Mental health advice for SEND parents
As a SEND parent, as with most parents, I’m often focussed more on my kids than myself. Bringing up kids can be stressful but the facts show that bringing up a …
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SEND: Tips for managing expectations and setting small goals
Ann at Rainbows Are Too Beautiful muses on ten years as a SEND parent and the incredible support and information she’s acquired from fellow SEND bloggers at BritMums including Jade …
The joy of being a SEND parent
In this month’s round-up, Ann at Rainbows Are Too Beautiful highlights some posts from the BritMums community about the highs of being a SEND parent and also discovers the best …
SEND: Showing love & support
Our community is all about love and support. Here, I highlight some of the posts from the parenting SEND community that are all about love and support. A TedX Talk …
SEND: Helping families cope with the stress and anxiety of change
This time of year is often difficult as we leave summer behind and get back to school routines. It always feels hectic as we catch up on meetings, work and …
Bonfire Night for SEND families
Loud noises, bright contrasts, sudden changes of direction and usually lots and lots of people. All this while being in an unfamiliar place, open to the elements and in the …
10 real stories: SEND during lockdown
Life on lockdown has no doubt been a different experience for many. For some the spread of COVID19 has been tragic. Across the country we’ve all been doing our part …
SEND: Ideas for easing stress and anxiety at Christmas
The Christmas holidays can be an overwhelming time of year for BritMums’ SEND familles. This month’s round-up by Ann at Rainbows Are Too Beautiful focusses on tips and tactics to …
SEND: What’s different about our summer?
Whether you are away for the summer or staying at home, the truth is it’s often a different experience for families with SEND kids. Whether it’s extra planning, extra kit or …