Amanda writes for parents, educators and anyone involved in the life of children with differences. Covering tips, news and other musings, she writes when inspiration strikes, and no more than weekly.
To medicate or not to medicate...?
If I get a headache, going for the paracetamol is not my instinctive response. I’d always prefer to resolve things without resorting to tablets if at all possible.
Information doesn’t always inform
When I talk to parents about their feelings while their child is struggling, they use a range of words. At their lowest parents describe feeling despondent. And while they remain isolated they often feel bewildered and frustrated.
Once they have some support in their lives, they begin to feel informed. This is the first step to becoming an advocate and once again, finding their child’s smile.