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Discipline & Complex Needs: Fair Doesn’t Always Mean Equal
Finding the right way to discipline a child with complex needs can feel like walking a tightrope — especially when there’s a sibling watching and learning.
Sep 13 min read


Can't He Just Be Having a Bad Day?
Not every bad day needs a diagnosis. Sometimes kids are just off; and parent carers deserve space to be human too.
Aug 182 min read


SEND Swimming
Navigating swimming lessons for a child with additional needs.
Aug 43 min read


Story Explorers: Chaos, Kindness & a Dance Party at the British Library
Story Explorers at the British Library: joyful chaos, inclusive fun, and Elias leading the party train. Get there early — trust me!
Jul 122 min read


Parenting Through Tactile Defensiveness
When hugs aren’t comforting. Parenting a child with tactile defensiveness means learning to love in ways that don’t involve touch.
Jul 52 min read


When Little Brothers Get Bigger
Elias’ little brother is now overtaking him — first the milestones, now in size. Bittersweet moments in our beautifully complex world.
Jun 222 min read


Designing with Dignity: Why Motability’s Call to Carmakers Matters
Motability is challenging carmakers to design for accessibility from the start - not as an add-on. It’s time.
Jun 202 min read


To the Dads Who Stay, Who Show Up, and Who Do Their Very Best – Happy Father's Day
To the dads who show up, stay strong, and love loudly in the quiet moments—we see you. Happy Father's Day from all of us at CPG.
Jun 151 min read


The Precarious Balancing Act of Working as a Parent Carer
For parent carers, work isn’t just about income it’s about survival. The balance is delicate, and too often, inflexible systems push us out
Jun 122 min read


Missing Milestones: School 1 Mum 0
Missing milestones at home while your child thrives at school is bittersweet. You’re not alone, and it doesn’t make you a bad parent.
Jun 12 min read


School Holidays Are Coming (SEND Snacks)
School holidays + complex needs = chaos. We’re surviving with snacks, humour & a backup plan. Here’s how we’re navigating Easter!
Apr 172 min read


Pampers’ Size 9 Nappies: A Game-Changer for SEND Families, Not a Headline for Outrage
Pampers’ Size 9 nappies are a win for SEND families, yet headlines focus on the wrong issues. This is about dignity, not controversy
Mar 312 min read


Celebrating the Mothers Who Show Up Every Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all the warriors, the advocates, the caregivers
Mar 302 min read


Raising Our Deaf Son: Embracing Change and Challenging Misconceptions
Raising a child with additional needs has enriched our lives beyond belief, this is just a part of him and not a limitation to his happiness
Mar 152 min read


The Least of Our Worries: How Parenting a Child with Complex Needs Rewrites the Rulebook on Concerns
When parenting a child with complex needs, some struggles - like sleepless nights - become joys. His voice is loud, but it’s a gift.
Feb 222 min read


Navigating Wraparound Care for Kids with Additional Needs: A Parent’s Guide
Finding wraparound care for a child with additional needs? Here’s how to choose the right provider and use your government funding.
Feb 182 min read


The Closure of Trust Accounts: A Looming Crisis for Vulnerable Communities
The closure of trust accounts leaves families vulnerable and unsupported.
Jan 143 min read


Breaking Down the Terminology: “Special Needs,” “Complex Needs,” and Disability in the UK
Terms like ‘special needs’ and ‘disabled’ carry stigma, but language evolves. Let’s focus on inclusion, not just semantics, for true equity
Jan 53 min read


New Year, Same Chaos: Resolutions for Parents of Complex Kids
New Year’s resolutions for parents of complex kids: conquer EHCPs, tackle DLA forms, & maybe drink tea while it’s still hot.
Jan 13 min read


Comparison: The Thief of Joy in Complex Parenting
"Comparison is the thief of joy." Our children are on their own timelines, and so are we.
Nov 17, 20243 min read
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