Tag: education

  • ADHD + Making Friends

    One of the most heart-breaking things is seeing your child with ADHD rejected by their peers. No invites to play dates or birthday parties. And how many times does your child get asked out with friends? Mmm. Not many I’m guessing. As a parent this is hugely difficult to stand by and watch. The outcome…

  • Bullying. What You Can Do About It

    If your child has any form of special need or difficulty then *he is more likely to be bullied than any other child. This is harsh to read. But true. What is bullying? Now take a look at what bullying actually is. This is really hard to comprehend but it is happening. Verbal – name…

  • See The Child Not The Bad Behaviour

    I was overjoyed to see Lee Ridley aka Lost Voice Guy win Britain’s Got Talent. He uses a communication aid to deliver his wicked, sharp comedy. He deserved the win. He is a funny guy who just happens to have Cerebral Palsy.  I tweeted ‘See the person not the disability’ and it got picked up…

  • 5 Ways To Help Dads

    I hear time and time again that not only are us Warrior Mums fighting the system, the teacher, the playground mums but we are also having major battles with the dads of our special children. Dads who just have different strategies and rules that vehemently clash with yours. Dads who find it difficult to accept…