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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!
Ellis Reid
Apr 172 min read
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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
Ellis Reid
Mar 312 min read
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Celebrating the Mothers Who Show Up Every Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all the warriors, the advocates, the caregivers
Ellis Reid
Mar 302 min read
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The Closure of Trust Accounts: A Looming Crisis for Vulnerable Communities
The closure of trust accounts leaves families vulnerable and unsupported.

Takura Mtandari
Jan 143 min read
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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
Ellis Reid
Jan 53 min read
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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.
Ellis Reid
Jan 13 min read
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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.
Ellis Reid
Nov 17, 20243 min read
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Black Mothers Matter – A Village for Families Who Need It Most
Black Mothers Matter builds a village of support, uplifting mothers and ensuring no one faces parenting challenges alone.
Ellis Reid
Oct 25, 20242 min read
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