Back to School
Christmas holidays are finishing up and our kids are heading back to school. Plan the day and let your child know in advance of what's going to...
Where Does All My Money Go? – By Allan
Having a child with special needs significantly impacts parents’ personal finances and money. Maybe one parent has to reduce their working hours or...
Christmas in Our House
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...
Santa is may be entitled to a VAT refund
Did you know that Santa may be entitled to a VAT refund on specific toys that he delivers to children with special needs? The most common items on...
Christmas Bonus
The Christmas Bonus is an extra payment for people getting a long-term (over 12 months) social welfare payment such as Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s...
Patience and Time
Patience, honestly, is something parents of children and young adults with additional needs just have to develop. If it doesn’t come to you...
Budget 2025 and Carers
There were a number of changes to entitlements announced in the Budget 2025 and I highlight some that I think will impact our families. Disability...
Disinherit Your Child From Your Will? – by Allan
I was in the office recently when I got a call from Tom (not his real name), who had been at one of our previous webinars. He eventually got around...
Preparing for Halloween – Dolores.
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...
The Importance of Letting Your Child Make Their Own Decisions By Dolores
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...