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Coronavirus: Lockdown 2020 with a Special Needs Child
Now, you are probably expecting me to be one of those extremely organised parents that has a full structured timetable and a routine. I wish that were true! So here we are Convid-19 or coronavirus as it is also known, we are in self-isolating mode and lockdown with a special needs child. Didn't see that on my list of 2020.
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How Family Fund has helped us
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Have You Ever Heard of Strep B? This is Our Story
It's hard to explain the feeling of being told that your baby is ill and not just your average cold but life-threatening, the closest I can describe it is numb. Everything stands still and for a brief moment it feels like your life is at a standstill, it's not real. You are having a bad dream and any minute your alarm will sound and normality will resume. Have you ever heard of Strep B? This us our story.
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A Day Out at Legoland Windsor
Now, if you are from the UK. Most of us have at least heard of Legoland Windsor. It is a Merlin Attractions owned theme park in the Berkshire countryside, within an hours drive of London (traffic permitting). It is influenced by Lego and is ideal for children under the age of 13. Rides range from pre-school to primary school. If you like thrills and rollercoasters, you may be better visiting nearby Chessington World of Adventures or Thorpe Park.
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Juggling Work with a Special Needs Child
Juggling work and the needs of a special needs child can be overwhelming. Learn how to prioritise and manage your time effectively with these helpful tips.
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The Truth About Epilepsy
Every year in March, it is Purple Day! For those of you who are unaware of what 'Purple Day' is, it is the international day for epilepsy. It is a day where people around the world come together to raise awareness of the condition and make a difference to those affected by epilepsy. When my son was diagnosed with epilepsy, I'm not going to lie. I instantly thought about him falling to the ground, soiling himself and foaming at the mouth. The characteristics that the media portray so often, but it's been anything but that. This is the Truth about epilepsy.



