The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: A Threat to Parental Rights #AreYouListeningNow
All posts by Joanna Merrett The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill is not just about home education—it affects every family. […]
From being terrified that my son would fail to him achieving a Mark of Distinction
I am a mother of four children, having had my first child at the age of 15 years old and […]
I was scared of my son
I was hostage to my fear of sparking a violent emotional outburst. It’s natural to want our children to be […]
“She was really wound up, deeply depressed, withdrawn, not talking to anyone”
‘Airy fairy’ When my daughter Lisa* started at a preschool group, the staff noticed that she was a bit ‘airy […]
“The violence towards me from my child was constant” single mum of child with PDA
I always knew that James* was different. People would say ‘He is a boy’, ‘You are on your own’, ‘It’s […]
“The biggest challenge is not being understood and being forced to fit in” Mum of three about life with OE’s
How and when did you first realise your children were different? With my oldest I knew from young that he […]