A SEND Family Christmas
The festive season is now upon us. It can be both the most magical time of year and the most stressful at the same time. For some of us SEND …
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How ‘back to school’ is a different for SEND families
This time of year can be a big reminder to SEND families about our differences to other families. In September social media is filled with fun holiday memories from the …
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 …
SEND reading suggestions
I think summer is always a good time to have a book on the go. There are some fantastic reads out there for SEN families. Here is a round-up of …
Understanding developmental milestones with SEND children
When you enter the world of parenting you quickly find yourself in a world full of developmental milestones. Our children are measured constantly by health professionals, friends and family to …
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 …
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 …
The highs of being a SEND parent
In this month’s round-up, Ann at Rainbows Are Too Beautiful highlights some recent blog posts from the BritMums’ community about the little-known highs of being a SEND parent and also …
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 …