Category Archives: families

Autism Awareness Month: Parenting a Child on the Autistic Spectrum # Story 3: The Wilkins Family–A Step Parent’s Story.

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

The Wilkins family; Kirsty, Mark and Connor(4). Kirsty separated from Connor’s father when he was small. Kirsty and Mark lived in Local Authority housing and were expecting a child together. Connor received a diagnosis of autism at the age of … Continue reading →

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Autism Awareness Month: Parenting a Child on the Autistic Spectrum # Story 2 : The Simpson Family–A Single Parent’s Perspective

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

The Simpson family are Leanne, Chloe (age 6) and Robert (age 3). Leanne separated from the children’s father before Robert was born. Robert received a diagnosis of autism when he was 2 years 4 months. The main concerns at this time … Continue reading →

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Golfing with Toddlers at Willows Run Golf Club: 8 Things a Toddler Can Learn From Playing Golf.

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

Today I met with a group of mums and their toddlers to play golf at the pitch and put, Willows Road Golf Course. All of the children were new to golf and most of the children were below the age of … Continue reading →

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A Musical Family Christmas with Jingle Bells Music Book

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

My idea of the perfect family Christmas is a little clichéd but involves mince pies, mulled wine, a roaring fire and singing around the piano. This is becoming a reality in our house.  With an array of instruments including piano, guitar, … Continue reading →

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Proposed Changes for UK Childcare – For Better or Worse?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by

This week a BBC article Ministers’ Plan Childcare Change   outlined the UK governments proposals for reducing the cost of childcare. Alongside making some provision tax deductible, other proposals include increasing the number of children a childminder can care for.  improving their qualification level in a … Continue reading →

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Christmas at Butlins

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

This Christmas we decided to take a break from our traditional way of doing things.  We visited Butlins Minehead Resort courtesy of the Butlins Mums Ambassador Programme. We usually spend Christmas at home, but I can thoroughly recommend a Christmas Butlins break for taking the hassle out … Continue reading →

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Butlins and Happiness – New Online Resource for Families

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

Ahead of the Government publishing its own report on the state of the nation’s happiness next year, family holiday firm Butlins has launched its own barometer of harmony at home with a study of more than 3000 parents and children. … Continue reading →

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