We share some great ideas here for planning Christmas and making memories; including making a Christmas book of photos to have a visual record of Christmas past; not having a Christmas meal on the day; taking your time focusing on you and the family; keeping things in routine.
Month: November 2022
Secondary trauma: new Government definition
This very helpful document has just been published providing clarity to professionals around how to support those who have experienced trauma and crucially here the importance of how they need to avoid secondary trauma.
Education Spotlight: EHCP annual and emergency review top tips
Here are a few top tips from parents who have lived to tell the tale, statutory guidance and from good sources of research nationally:
Choosing a school?
When choosing a school, we outline a few things to think about.
Is sleep a struggle?
As an adoptive parent, is sleep a struggle for your child? We know how difficult this time of year can be as the clock changes and the loss of light moves routines, medication time slips and the slightest routine change at home and school can have a massive impact on sleep and regulation.
The value of playing with your child – free online course from Family Futures
Family Futures’ is inviting adoptive parents to join this free webinar to find out about activities you can use in daily life to help your child express themselves and feel regulated within their play.
Technology to support dyslexia and/or visual impairment
Accessibility options for iOS (for Apple Devices) or Android (for all other makes and models).
Spotlight on: internet security
There are many options and products that restrict or allow parents to manage ‘developmental age’ rather than a ‘chronological age’.