The latest episode of Raising Confident Kids with SEN, was an emotional roller-coaster filled with wisdom, real-life experiences, and heartfelt discussions. Here are the key takeaways from my enriching conversation with special guests Lauren Fenton and Rina Teslica, hosts of the podcast F**king Normal and both mums of daughters with disabilities.
Read MoreIn the latest episode of Raising Confident Kids with SEN, I was delighted to be joined by Jo Long, a dedicated life coach and founder of Learning to Love Autism, and talk to her about a crucial topic for all parents: setting boundaries and the power of saying no. Jo and I emphasise the importance of prioritising our time with our children and how important it is to not feel guilty about turning down commitments that detract from that precious time.
Read MoreEpisode 11: Helping your SEN child transition at school with confidence
Read MoreIn this episode of Raising Confident Kids with SEN, I was joined by Suzanne Meill-Ingram MBE, an inspiring mother who uses the power of sign language to support her daughter’s communication. Suzanne has a wealth of experience and shared heartfelt anecdotes with me that shone a light on the transformative power of signing for children with special educational needs.
Read MoreIn this episode of "Raising Confident Kids with SEN." I was thrilled to have Dr. Amy Moore, a cognitive psychologist and TEDx speaker, share her insights on supporting and nurturing children with ADHD. As a professional, ADHD mum and a parent of a child with ADHD, Dr. Amy provides a wealth of knowledge and practical strategies focusing on the five pillars essential for understanding and assisting kids with this condition.
Read MoreEvery parent of a child with SEN knows the scene: you pick them up from school and are met with an avalanche of emotions and behaviours you don't always understand. In this episode of Raising Confident Kids with SEN, I tackle the post-pick-up slump, offering strategies to support your child through this daily transition.
Read MoreConfident kids is amazing. Not only do they run courses but also have Facebook groups where you are able to draw from the experiences of the Confident Kids Leader as well as other practitioners, parents and professionals within their groups. I personally attended the level 1 and 2 Makaton courses run by Sarah which were AMAZING! I enjoyed them so much I signed up for the level 3 course as well. The support and expertise that Sarah shares with everyone through Confident Kids is phenomenal!
I would thoroughly recommend Sarah at Confident Kids to anyone who is trying to navigate their way through the EHCP process. It is such a complicated and potentially stressful journey but Sarah made it so much less daunting with her excellent advice and guidance. Her knowledge is invaluable and her ability to give you the confidence you need to know you are making the right choices is so reassuring. The journey doesn’t end here for us, so I will definitely be calling upon Sarah in the future should I need her again when the EHCP is due to be reviewed. Thank you Sarah.
