Valentine’s Day is often tainted by the idea that it is an unnecessary and commercial holiday. Therefore, it is a particularly nice time to share a home-crafted or personalised gifts that can really show your significant others how much they mean to you. These iced heart cookies are extremely easy to make and the decoration… Read More
My son is four years old. Fifty-three months. Two hundred and twelve weeks. Every six months, we attend a developmental review at his preschool. Every six months, we look at which Early Years Foundation Stage objectives he has met. Every six months, there are some that never change: 16 – 24 months Plays alongside others… Read More
When at home with both children it can be so challenging to make sure I do something worthwhile every day. Holidays like Valentines Day may be viewed as a commercial by many, but they provide the prefect excuse to do something fun inside when the rain and the cold mean outside is a no-go. These… Read More
Emma Mattress are a relatively new brand seeking to make the process of buying a mattress more simple. Their mattresses are designed to ensure a great night’s sleep for all. The 100 night trial period means that you can rest assured. If you don’t have a great night’s sleep then you can get a free… Read More
Dear Pregnant Me, You already worry, I know. You are worried about being good enough. You are worried about making sure the precious life inside you is delivered safely into this world. You are worried about money. You are worried about teaching the right lessons. You hope, when your son is here, protected, loved… Read More
Hello and welcome to Spectrum and SEND Sunday 41. This week, I am linking ‘What if he never loves her?’ and ‘Can I hate autism?’ We have had a tough few days here with Biggest’s return to nursery after the holidays. Nothing seems right – food is the wrong colour, the wrong shape, is ‘broken’. We… Read More
Gorgeous boy – I hate it when your pain is deep, unfathomable, unreachable. Today you cried for thirty minutes because there was something wrong with your food. An unexpected shape or colour – you were too distraught to say – but it was wrong and there was no way to fix it. I hate it… Read More
Tesco Cypriot New potatoes are an incredibly versatile and flavoursome vegetable that are only available in Tesco stores until March. I am sharing one of our favourite dishes for new potatoes below – a gorgeous chicken and artichoke bake that includes bacon and garlic. It is the perfect comfort food for those gloomy mid-winter days.… Read More
Instilling danger awareness in small children is something most parents want to prioritise. Children with autism, in particular, struggle with recognising hazards. Biggest will often get too close to danger – hot ovens, moving swings, big drops. He can become fascinated by movement and has no sense of personal space or whether it is appropriate… Read More
Getting your kids to snack healthily is hard. For starters, they are always hungry. My son asks for a snack approximately every fourteen minutes. Inevitably, it is always the less healthy options that he wants first – biscuits, mini-cheddars, and muffins will usually beat an apple hands down. When I heard about the great range of… Read More
Wall stickers are a brilliant way to brighten any child’s room without spending a fortune. Children grow up so quickly and their obsessions and interests change with them. However, redecorating a bedroom every few years is simply not practical or affordable for most parents. That’s why we have used wall stickers as a brilliant way… Read More
Watching my son around other children can be difficult. Yes, his differences, his autism, stand out clearly – but there’s more to it than that. At his nursery, I have come to pick him up. Two little girls are on the floor at my feet, playing with toy horses. “Amelia, Amelia, we can make them… Read More