by Thomas Hawskworth (Occupational Therapist) If you’re reading this, you might be wondering whether the way you eat, or feel about food, is something to be worried about. Or maybe food has started to feel stressful, confusing, or overwhelming, and you’re not quite sure why. You might be noticing that other people are concerned about...
A few months back, it was a lovely surprise to come across this old photo when clearing my parents’ house. For it captures such happy memories from a time which was so pivotal on the journey to now. And my mum and dad look so proud (they even arrived on time that day!). These photos...
Mothering Sunday has always been especially significant for me as I was born in the early hours of Mothering Sunday. Throughout my childhood, my Mum loved to describe how special it felt having a baby on this day. Mothers’ Day was also special because this was the one day in the year where we could...
In April, my company Speros Consulting Limited was five! And a bit like having my own children, I can’t quite recall a time before it existed. Despite the many challenges back in 2020, I was laser focused upon the difference I knew my way of working was making for young people and their families, and...
By Dr Maria Hadji-Michael (Clinical Psychologist) Have you ever wondered why some things feel so hard or easy? Whether it is school, friends, social life, revision or exams — being a teenager can feel like juggling ten things at once. Maybe you find it hard to focus, forget what the teacher just said, or feel...
BY SUSANNA PINKUS I came across this photo recently (from circa 1977). Even as this little girl, I remember instinctively seeing and feeling children struggling at school and trying quietly to help. It is hard to explain really but I could just sense what was going on. And as I got a bit older, sometimes...
BY SUSANNA PINKUS I know this looks like a dog. But to me, this is not just a dog ❤️. Rather, I think of Woody as my four-legged wingman in life. He is the best friend and shadow that I never knew I needed. As well as being by my side during times of great happiness,...
BY SUSANNA PINKUS This morning, one of my sons wandered into the kitchen. He said, “I was thinking about you, Mum” and went on to ask a surprising question: “What was your PhD in anyway?”, before adding “Do you remember?!”. Obviously my own children remain largely incredulous that I could have done anything like this,...
BY HEATHER RHODES Online schools can provide a haven for pupils with thinking and learning differences, offering an alternative to traditional schooling which is more adapted to their needs. But what is it exactly about online provision that works so well for these young people? Heather Rhodes, founder of the online school Highgrove Education, shares...
Today, my youngest son and I went to a place we have been together many times before and I thought we may never go again. Over the years we have frequented this lovely park a great deal. But during Covid times, my children grew, and grew out of going to playgrounds in parks, and we...
