There was a point in time not so long ago when I needed to leave the house by 9.30am every day. Not because I had to be somewhere but because I couldn’t stay in the house all day with Big Bear. You see, he’d get up at the crack of dawn and because he’s not very good at playing indoors …
5 great things to do with the kids in Bridlington
We love the seaside and for the last few years we have spent Easter and October half term on the Yorkshire coast – there are some great things to do with the kids in Bridlington. My grandma had a static holiday caravan in a nearby village and it became our safe haven – the kids loved it. Sadly, she recently …
The SEND family guide to Fountains Abbey
The first time we went to Fountains Abbey was when Big Bear was four months old. It was a glorious summer’s day and J and I had a lovely walk around its 800 acres of beautiful countryside. “We’ll definitely have to come back here when he’s older”, we said. It’s taken five years – I’m not sure why – but …
9 money saving tips for families with additional needs
Raising children is expensive. Research shows that it costs, on average, three times as much money to raise a child with a serious disability than it does to raise a non-disabled one so I’m always looking for money saving tips for families with additional needs. Conditions such as global developmental delay, autism and hypermobility can often be issues you really …
Our most successful family holiday
I really struggle to find suitable family breaks so when I come across a great holiday for SEND children (special educational needs and disabilities) I want to shout about it. Last year, whilst browsing one of my favourite travel blogs, Kiddie Holidays, I found Higher Lank Farm in Cornwall. I was blown away by its friendly, informative website and inclusive …