Every Sunday, we have pancakes for breakfast. It has become an event that the children look forward to all week and often, when I go into their rooms in the morning, the first thing they ask is whether it is Sunday yet. On the one day a week when I can say yes, they are… Read More
All Things Wild Evesham is a family attraction that seeks to help people of all ages enjoy and learn about nature. The park also boasts a wealth of activities for all ages. From soft play and go-karting, to their ‘Step Through Time’ dinosaur experience – there should be something to interest everyone. All Things Wild… Read More
Hello and welcome to Spectrum and SEND Sunday #53, the linky for posts about autism, disability, special educational needs, and mental health. The summer holidays are upon us, with the joys and stresses they invariably bring. We thought, as this is likely to be a very busy period for everyone, that we would lessen the… Read More
Biggest likes to watch those YouTube videos. If you have a child aged 2-8, you probably know the ones. They involve blind bags and surprise eggs and Play Doh and glitter slime. And your child will be endlessly fascinated with watching them on repeat until you lose the will to live. Biggest has been particularly… Read More
For the ladies in orange – I gave you my boy before I was ready. Before he could sit on his own, before he could crawl, before he could feed himself or say a word – I gave him to you. I gave up my baby, my first– a vulnerable little ball of wants and… Read More
If you have seen Daddy Cooks Food’s Instagram account, it will be no surprise to you that food is a big part of our lives. We love eating daddy’s creations and he loves to prepare them – his own recipes and ones he finds. Although we try new meals regularly, there is certainly a comfort… Read More
This month’s Bostik Blogger theme was nature. Our life cycle of a butterfly craft tree is actually four crafts in one. The children helped me to create a tree with all the life stages of a butterfly included. Not only did we have fun making them and decorating our tree, we also had the opportunity… Read More
My boy is growing up. The bittersweet landmarks of childhood seem to coming thick and fast at the moment. There are primary school transition days and school uniforms to order. He is potty trained and drinking from a cup. And he has outgrown the toddler bed. When FUÜM asked us to try out one of their… Read More
Update: I was diagnosed as autistic in April 2019 I was a lonely child – wait, that is not quite right – I was a solitary child. I felt separate. I craved understanding and acceptance from anyone who would give it and I felt bitterly rejected when it was not forthcoming. But I was often… Read More
Please note, this post contains affiliate links. This means if you click-through and buy anything, we earn a small commission at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For more information, see our Disclosure Policy. Biggest has been celebrating some huge milestones lately. Not only is he now dry… Read More
I think you know by now – no one can tell you what the future holds. No one can tell you that this path will be easy, that it will not be fraught with heartache and frustration. No one can tell you that this will all go away, that the child you love so fiercely… Read More