#adoptivemum to 3 amazing kids whom have taught me all I know about #parenting We've been crushed by #trauma yet are now beginning to fly closer to our rainbow.
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As parents we owe it to our children to embrace difference, whether it be disability, race, religion or other children who just don't fit in. Please don't discriminate against other children, encourage your children to accept, not be afraid. xitter.cf/HealingMB/status/92841…
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Adoption is understandably something many people have strong views upon. And rightly so. Children matter. But let’s work together to keep today’s children safe. Togetherness is the only way of ensuring mistakes don’t get made, and children can live without fear.
So proud of my big girl who is finally being noticed at school and has landed herself a lead in the school play!
Drinking during pregnancy can have a severe impact on your unborn baby. theguardian.com/society/2017…
The more we discuss it, the less of a taboo it will become. Trauma has many symptoms. Let’s keep learning together. abetternhs.net/2017/10/15/we…
Many Adoptive Parents have an adequate understanding on the impact of trauma on their children. By talking about it our knowledge will grow.
It is crucial that schools understand how they can support and better understand their adopted students. xitter.cf/FamilyFuturesUK/status…
New article re. the need for therapeutic support in schools: bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-4183… See our school services here: familyfutures.co.uk/services…
You might be wondering about if adoption is right for you. Should I? Shouldnt I? Pop along. It could just be the best thing you ever did! xitter.cf/Coram/status/927617581…
In London and thinking about #adoption? Book a place on our #free adoption info event in London on 13 Nov bit.ly/2f999HF
Centrepoint does extraordinary work in sheltering the most vulnerable in society. xitter.cf/centrepointuk/status/9…
"I felt like nobody cared whether I lived or died. Coming to Centrepoint was a turning point in my life" centrepoint.org.uk/safechris…
So many adoptive kids are excluded by their peers. Sometimes their parents encourage it! We need that village to be there for our kids. xitter.cf/CarrieGrant1/status/92…
It takes a village to raise a child, where's the village? Read my open letter to school parents #adoption carrieanddavidgrant.co.uk/bl…
Anyone else concerned about the new GCSE’s now more like the old A Level? Kids with Learning Difficulties are in panic mode. Not good for us
The press definitely need to tread more carefully when writing about children in care. It can be incredibly disruptive to them. xitter.cf/GdnSocialCare/status/9…
Should local authorities be more open with the press over care cases? theguardian.com/social-care-…
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For those parenting with trauma, this is a very helpful article to read through. xitter.cf/Dr_Swabek/status/92567…
Informative article by @BeaconHouseTeam on #Developmentaltrauma. Discusses signs of dissociation, insecure attachment & more #trauma #ACES xitter.cf/beaconhouseteam/status…
Your child's brain might not remember their trauma, but their body does. Trauma affects the brains neural pathway xitter.cf/AyrshireNPolice/status…
2/2 this short clip from @DocResilience introduces Adverse Childhood Experiences & the science of hope. #ACESaware
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It is catastrophic that the Government continue to make it impossible for many to rent or buy a home. xitter.cf/Shelter/status/9257094…
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Considering #Adoption ? Pop along and find out if it is right for you? It might not be, or it might be the best thing you ever did! xitter.cf/First4Adoption/status/…
In south London? Interested in adopting? @lb_southwark has an info event tomorrow 11am-2pm #SupportAdoption ow.ly/4JXk30gdyLP
Abir Tariq is only 19 years old and is missing from Lambeth. Any news on her please contact the police on 101. xitter.cf/metpoliceuk/status/924…