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Re: Excluded from school sports day

That is so shocking and discriminatory. I would definitely get a lawyer involved here. Try Simpson Millar SEND lawyers. An EHCP plan covers not only educational needs but also emotional well being, and for a child to be excluded from their sports day, will almost certainly have a huge impact on them...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Excluded from school sports day
Replies: 19
by parentpractice
Tue May 30, 2023 8:51 am

Do you know how your parenting style impacts your children’s happiness?

Do you ever find yourself arguing with your partner over their parenting style and getting frustrated when you see them adopting techniques that you know, just don’t work? When there are differences in parenting style, what won’t work are the same things that don’t work to effect change in children’...
Forum: Wellbeing
Topic: Do you know how your parenting style impacts your children’s happiness?
Replies: 0
by parentpractice
Thu Sep 08, 2022 11:45 am

Re: Husband obsessed with son doing Oxbridge

This is so hard for everyone involved, and it's a deeply emotional situation for you all. Your husband who has a classic preset notion of what being successful means, and perhaps feels his son is not living up to his expectations. You as Mum, who suffers by seeing the fall out of your son who is bei...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Husband obsessed with son doing Oxbridge
Replies: 16
by parentpractice
Mon Sep 05, 2022 6:08 pm

Re: coffee morning mothers having a go at my son and me without realising I was in the room

Hello Argo I just wanted to reach out and ask how you decided to take this forward? I'm afraid we live in a society which expects children and adults to conform. Many are quick to judge those who present differently, and if our children behave inappropriately we often believe the behaviour is a refl...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: coffee morning mothers having a go at my son and me without realising I was in the room
Replies: 14
by parentpractice
Sun Oct 31, 2021 2:47 pm

Re: Tutoring on top of private prep school

This is an age old issue and the reality is many are at it and few will admit it. It's hard to be that parent who doesn't follow like sheep and in our quest to ensure our children are successful academically, we often feel that if our children are not tutored, then this will limit their future in te...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Tutoring on top of private prep school
Replies: 16
by parentpractice
Mon Oct 18, 2021 2:24 pm

Re: how long do we put up with the classroom disruption before we say something?

The strength and depth of feeling here is exactly why this post is so important and the fact it's  generating a really varied and important debate about neuro diversity/ atypical learners/children who struggle to self regulate, needs to be applauded. Thank you to @iloveminirolls for posting, as you ...
Forum: Schools
Topic: how long do we put up with the classroom disruption before we say something?
Replies: 31
by parentpractice
Tue Sep 28, 2021 11:09 am

Re: Assessment for 5 year old (wondering about autism spectrum)

Hello Astolat I suggest you start by reading The Out Of Sync Child by Carol Kanowitz, as sounds to me like a sensory processing disorder. If the book resonates with you, I would seek an assessment from Kiki’s clinic asking to see a sensory specialist. Your daughter is not BEING a problem re her tant...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Assessment for 5 year old (wondering about autism spectrum)
Replies: 12
by parentpractice
Wed Sep 15, 2021 10:23 pm

Re: daughter not invited to party

Hello Belinda 15/158 Full disclosure  -it's Elaine here from The Parent Practice and firstly apologies for being late to this post, but I really wanted to reach out to you, as it’s such a thorny topic  - girls and friendships  and what I can say is you are so not alone. This is more common than you...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: daughter not invited to party
Replies: 16
by parentpractice
Wed Sep 15, 2021 6:21 pm

Re: friend's husband smacking a child should I intervene?

Rosesarered - firstly thank you for posting this question, as the thread shows just what a thorny topic this is and it highlights that as a society we are very judgemental of others and can have polar views. It must have been a very uncomfortable situation for you whilst on holiday ,as I guess ther...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: friend's husband smacking a child should I intervene?
Replies: 15
by parentpractice
Thu Sep 02, 2021 3:38 pm

Re: My son suffers from symptoms of ADHD

Hello Valdimir Firstly if your son does have ADHD, then huge congratulations. It means he has a Ferrari type brain, but perhaps with bicycle brakes at the moment. The first step is understanding what his needs are and how his brain works and with new found knowledge, comes power. I coach many parent...
Forum: Health, Beauty & Fitness
Topic: My son suffers from symptoms of ADHD
Replies: 9
by parentpractice
Thu Sep 02, 2021 3:06 pm

Re: Should I speak to parent or school about bullying?

Hello Starfish 1 My advice is somewhat different to many of the posts here, as whilst I don't recommend you speak to the other parents, there are strategies you can try, before involving the school. You don't say how old your daughter is, but t hese kind of friendship issues  are commonplace from y...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Should I speak to parent or school about bullying?
Replies: 9
by parentpractice
Tue May 25, 2021 5:53 pm

Re: in laws offering to pay for son not daughter schools fees

Dear BenandTilly Thank you for posting this question,as it is such a thorny issue and I can only imagine the discussion it must have caused in your household. I am also certain you are by no means alone and others will have encountered similar issues, so appreciate your honesty in asking. I just wan...
Forum: Schools
Topic: in laws offering to pay for son not daughter schools fees
Replies: 27
by parentpractice
Tue Apr 06, 2021 5:13 pm

Re: ASD/Aspergers help please

Dear Pot luck I'm actually the author of the book My Child's Different, which someone has mentioned in this thread, and I completely understand and empathise when you are living with an explosive child and sense that he is not BEING a problem but HAVING a problem. You are the expert in your child an...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: ASD/Aspergers help please
Replies: 8
by parentpractice
Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:16 am

Re: when is the best time to tell the children we are splitting up?

Dear PomPom I am sorry I am so late to this post but I wanted to give you a fulsome response and I have not had the time until now!....... and I'm afraid my response may not be the black and white answer you are looking for, but this is my experience coaching parents in how to share the care and de...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: when is the best time to tell the children we are splitting up?
Replies: 17
by parentpractice
Wed Dec 23, 2020 6:00 pm

Re: Recommendation for Educational Psychologist

Hello Special Mum I strongly recommend Dr Josephine Stork a neuro diversity specialist in ADHD and ASDA and a great chartered educational psychologist  Her contact details are : josephine@drstorek.com and she has a private practice in South Kensington. She is one of the best in the field and her rep...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Recommendation for Educational Psychologist
Replies: 3
by parentpractice
Mon Aug 03, 2020 6:17 pm