Many would have sent us away to come back another day, but the team here showed wonderful care, compassion, creativity, and inclusion... We took a chance, and so did they.
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Building Supportive Community for Parents, Carers, and Guardians of Children with Additional Needs
So many people said how valuable the evening had been. To gather with other parents, carers, and guardians, who are on a similar journey to themselves; to not feel so isolated and alone; to forge connections and friendships; all was hugely helpful.
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Was Old Testament Character Isaac Disabled?
If Isaac, one of the most well-known characters of the Old Testament, and ancestor of Jesus, had additional needs or disabilities, what does that say to us today?
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How Our Time On Songs Of Praise Gave Learnings For Us All
I hope that our segment highlighted the challenges, but also the joys, of our story, and echoed the stories of families like ours across the country.
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The Dads’ Fire Circle – Supporting Dad’s Of Children With Additional Needs
The Dad's that come along are from all over the UK and even further afield in some cases, but each one finds a place where they are understood, seen, listened to, and are no longer alone...
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Rob Burrow: An Inspirational Life And Legacy
‘Relentless’ is a great word to use for him; it describes how Rob Burrow played his rugby, and how in these last few years he picked up life, tucked it under his arm, and charged head down towards the try line with it. He probably kicked it over the goal for the extra two points too.
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Counting Each And Every Blessing
Try thinking about three things to give thanks for today. Write them down. Do it again tomorrow. You will soon get into the habit of identifying those blessings. And on the tough days, when everything seems to have gone wrong, look back through the blessings you've written down on the good days and be encouraged by them.
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When Our Child Becomes Nocturnal
If you journey with a nocturnal child (of any age) who is up in the night on a regular basis, I know how hard that journey is, I understand and empathise with you. It may help you to know next time you are up in the early hours that you are not alone, I may well be up with James too.
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Was Zacchaeus Disabled? And What Can We Learn From Him?
Jesus didn’t treat Zacchaeus differently because of his short stature, he didn’t talk to him like a child, or pity him, or ridicule him. He noticed Zacchaeus, he looked into Zacchaeus’ heart and soul, he called out to him, he saved him and transformed his life. Zacchaeus wasn’t physically taller as a consequence of his encounter with Jesus, but he was a better man in the ways that mattered most.
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The Domino Effect – Understanding Routines
Routines are important, really important, they are the links of certainty that form a safe chain to follow through the day. Breaking one of those links, even inadvertently, can cause real trauma.
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