Below I’ll be examining the Salims from the TV Show 16kidsandcounting Shown on Channel 4 March 2013 9pm, all quotes mentioned below are as mentioned in the series on Channel 4 should you wish to watch this yourself. All non specific opinions given are my own. Meet the Salims: “A supersized family needs a lot … Read more
Should we Ban Smoking in Cars to Protect Children from Second Hand Smoke Health Minister & Health Groups want to But David Cameron is too Nervous In Britain around 80,000 people a year still die of smoking-related illnesses. Every year over 300,000 children in the UK go to their GP with illnesses such as bronchitis and … Read more
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It’s all been a bit busy here (well still is). When the Health Visitor told me that as Parents we could apply for a Statement of Special Needs ourselves, we didn’t really know what it meant. Really it was just something we had heard about and knew it had something to do with children in … Read more
I first noticed that my son was different from an early age. I was a teenage, single mother – what would I know. When he was assessed I had a lot going on & they blamed my parenting. He was finally diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome at aged 10, after a lot of support from online … Read more
My children have been off school because 2 of them were sick and there is a 48 hour rule to prevent them spreading it around. Obviously this meant that they were bouncing off the walls and doing my swede in needing a bit of educational stimulation. You may have noticed that we looked at the Nativity … Read more
As I have previously mentioned, I’m currently doing an Adult Education Class in Scrap-booking with the lovely Amanda. Here I am going to show you in photos how she taught me to do a Kite fold This is in order for me to put little bits in (tickets etc) for Scrapbooking. They look so nice I’m sure … Read more
Our youngest son most likely has Autism. I say most likely as we haven’t actually seen anyone that can officially give him the “label” diagnosis. I would like to go and see the pediatrician, and for them to tell me that, no actually he is fine – that I just have very poor parenting skills and … Read more
Halloween can be such a fun time of year with dressing up. But sometimes you go into the shops and it’s all the same. If you fancied something different, or are on a budget why not make your own HALLOWEEN T-SHIRT As previously mentioned I have been doing Adult Education Classes in Halloween Craft one … Read more
It doesn’t take a lot to make a difference – if we all do a little something. This is pretty much the theme of this year’s National Zero Waste Week – which takes place the week beginning Monday 3rd September 2012. The focus is on improving recycling habits and ways you could join in is by:- Finding … Read more