pinkoddy 
I should be able to write a post telling you not to worry about your child starting school (like this one): After all this is my fourth time. It was always going to be hard letting go of my very last baby as it was a difficult decision to decide to have no more children … Read more
It is almost time to go back to school; you may recall that my two middle boys had to move schools due to their younger brother’s special needs. They had to leave behind their friends, and everything they knew, and start again elsewhere (just before Easter). They have both settled in well and made new … Read more
I am really concerned about the amount of waste being sent to landfill, and having a Child with Sensory Processing Disorder ( and hence a fussy eater) can mean that it is even harder than usual to try to avoid waste. So I was really thrilled to be given the opportunity to review a SodaStream. My … Read more
I really like dinosaurs and so does my youngest son. When he said that for my birthday I should have a dinosaur party I agreed! My husband went to great lengths to give me a great dinosaur party including making his own dinosaur cake. He knows how much I LOVE photos so he took these … Read more
I’d been wanting to take the boys berry picking for some while. It is one of those things that I did as a child that I’ve realised that my children have never done (only blackberries in the wild, not a pick your own).. I wanted to give them the experience as well as helping them … Read more
If you are looking for advice on Sensory Processing Disorder and Bathtime problems please visit The Sensory Seeker Cussons Mum & Me – Little Explorers needed reviewing we were delighted to offer to help. Developed to make bathtime even easier and more enjoyable. The range uses fragrances, textures and colours to stimulate the senses – … Read more
GCSEs come at such a difficult time. I actually remember writing about this in my own GCSE English exam (the unseen creative writing bit I believe). Surrounded by a hall of 6th formers doing retakes, it was such a distraction. That’s the thing isn’t it – hormones are raging, kids are wanting to be adults … Read more
Thinking about school is a common thing at the moment, whether it’s going back or starting school. One thing that all parents of school aged children have to think about is what’s for lunch? Whilst parents still have the freedom to save some money, and send their children with a packed lunch, then they have to … Read more
This post is in conjunction with The Mumsnet This is my Child Campaign is about busting myths and raising awareness. When he was 2 years old he started to demonstrate “traits” of Autism, some reminding me of his oldest brother. They weren’t anything we couldn’t handle, we’d had 14 years of living with Aspergers at this point. … Read more
Wear It For Autism Takes Centre Stage Tickets for the Star-studded Charity Fashion Show Now Available Taking place on 10 September at the Vinyl Factory in the heart of Soho, London, Wear it For Autism is a fashion show with a difference. All the models taking part have, in some way, been affected by autism … Read more