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Articles for: Self-care and wellbeing

27th June 2025

Merlin’s Magic Wand: gifted single-day admission tickets

Approach Adopt South West for a referral: We need make a referral for your family (you can't do it yourself)....

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26th June 2025

Local adoptive families create a new collaborative display at The Box, Plymouth

Our families have been working with artist Beth Emily Richards through six creative workshops to explore the idea of a...

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13th March 2023

Spotlight on masking

When children return home from school their 'lid may fly off', or they may freeze, due to having had to...

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13th February 2023

Tips on supporting wellbeing

Healthy eating, exercise and sleep can all reduce stress

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6th February 2023

Link Up! Connecting young adopted people

Link Up! is a casual group organised by Psychology Associates to help connect adopted young people between the ages of 16...

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14th November 2022

Christmas planning ideas

We share some great ideas here for planning Christmas and making memories; including making a Christmas book of photos to...

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8th November 2022

Is sleep a struggle?

As an adoptive parent, is sleep a struggle for your child? We know how difficult this time of year can...

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8th November 2022

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...

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