Every morning, the boys and girls in your class write their names on the lunch lists. There are dozens of names, with mismatched letters, curling around the edges of the paper. The letters are uneven. Some are huge, some small. ‘D’s and ‘B’s are back to front. Lower case and capitals dance on the page,… Read More
The theme for this month’s Bostik Blogger craft post is creatures. Any creatures go, real or magical, and so this month we decided to create this really easy unicorn craft. This can be a great activity for kids to do themselves (particularly those who love unicorns. Littlest was beside herself with joy). However, if adults… Read More
Have you heard of Skyr? Skyr is a dairy product and it has been an integral part of Icelandic culture and cuisine for centuries. High in protein, low in fat and with a delicious creamy taste and texture, Skyr is something you need to try if you have not done so already. The dairy product… Read More
We’ve just had a long and very wet Easter holidays. Of course, now that everyone is back at work, school and nursery, the sun is shining and outdoor pursuits are possible again. However, when it is cold and wet and you are stuck inside it can be really difficult to find productive and entertaining activities… Read More
This month’s Bostik Blogger theme is flowers. Spring is finally on the way and things are starting to bloom and come to life. This flower wreath craft is the perfect way to embrace the lighter days and brighter colours . It also uses recycled clothes – I used some of Littlest’s baby clothes, meaning that… Read More
Littlest has always loved more traditional toys like stuffed animals and dolls. She can often be found dressing them, caring for them and setting them up for pretend play like tea parties and staging plays. I knew that she would love an interactive doll such as Baby Born. When Baby Born contacted us to ask us… Read More
Little boy, few weeks ago, your teachers suggested that we could do some extra things to help you develop your gross motor skills. Perhaps, we could try soft play, take you to more adventure parks. Even a little may help. PE, you see, is such a difficult part of your week. More often than not,… Read More
Over the last decade my life has undergone some enormous and irreversible changes – I got married, had children, changed careers. I moved house, fought for an autism diagnosis and an EHC plan, coped with two newborns, one miscarriage, watched my children grow, go to school and nursery, turn into little people. Over that time… Read More
It is hard to overstate just how important routines are in many autism households. Planning Biggest’s days, letting him know about things well in advance, and repeating the same routines in the same order are so important in helping to make sure that he stays calm and happy. As it happens, I have also always… Read More
I have been following Weight Watchers Flex and trying to change my eating habits for nearly six weeks now. So far, I am finding the plan really easy. I love how flexible it is – even though I have a sweet tooth I have found many ways to satiate my sugar craving. On Flex, so… Read More
What is it about Disney that so many children (and a whole lot of adults) find so utterly enchanting? Ever since Biggest was tiny, Disney has been one of his constant special interests. He has watched The Lion King and Frozen more times than I can possibly count and knows the scripts of many others… Read More