by Dolores Crowley | Feb 3, 2025 | Children with Special Needs, FINANCIAL WELLBEING, Special Needs, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES
As Carers, we often find ourselves in situations where money is tight; we seem to be busy all the time and have very little time or money for ourselves. We never know what tomorrow brings and the demands on us. Some of us live week to week on our Carer’s...
by Dolores Crowley | Dec 1, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES
Christmas has always been magical in our home, especially because of David’s love for all things associated with Christmas—and, of course, for Santa Claus. But as he got older, I often found myself wondering: When is the right time to tell a child—or a young adult—the...
by Dolores Crowley | Nov 7, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES
Patience, honestly, is something parents of children and young adults with additional needs just have to develop. If it doesn’t come to you naturally, you’ll soon figure out that it’s an absolute must. Alongside Time, which is another vital thing in your life,...
by Dolores Crowley | Oct 29, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES
We imagine Halloween to be fun and exciting for our children, as most children love dressing up, going door to door to get sweets and decorating the house. However, Halloween can also present unique challenges for some children. Bright lights, loud noises, unfamiliar...
by Dolores Crowley | Jul 25, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES
The Importance of Letting Your Child Make Their Own Decisions As you know, parenting brings a unique set of joys and challenges. From trying to find the right school, therapy, and support, we often find it all chaotic (maybe that’s just me). One aspect of parenting...