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Mental health is becoming more and more prominent in today’s society, with more stressors surrounding family life it can become hard to cope when things get tough. Even though children might not share the same type of responsibility and stress as adults, they can still experience anxiety and low mood. We have put […]
It’s that time of the year again, the summer (if you can call it that) has passed. As the kids return to school, routines and structure may be welcome back in your household. Here are some ideas to help ease the transition: Wash and tumble-dry new clothes a couple of times. New uniforms […]
The summer holidays are approaching and for many, it can be an anxiety-inducing time. For other families, the school holidays are a brilliant time, as the worry of school isn’t there. But, trying to spend quality time with children while trying to juggle day-to-day life isn’t always easy. Here are some top […]
A child’s sensory overload can be similar to a fizzy drink bottle. This fizzy drink gets shaken up more and more throughout the day due to certain triggers and stressors. The triggers that children, particularly those who have experienced early trauma, come into contact with in a school day may be significant. These may […]
Starting the conversation about your child being adopted can seem daunting and scary. But being honest is the best way for them to understand their identity. Telling a child they are adopted is not a one-off task. Information and explanations to children who have been separated from their birth family will change […]
Adoption in Merseyside (AiM) has reached its’ 5th Birthday. April 2nd marks the five year anniversary since the four local authorities, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton and Wirral councils came together to bring adoption knowledge and experience under one roof. As a Regional Adoption Agency, the service finds families for children in care and provides […]
Easter and bank holidays are upon us and for some families travelling can be an exciting part. But not everyone enjoys traveling, especially children. Travelling can often make them feel restricted and overstimulated. This can lead to tears and tantrums. But, being organised can make those journeys a bit easier. Here […]
People always ask if they can adopt if they have pets, and the answer is yes. We have lots of adoptive families that had pets before they started the process. Pets can be therapeutic for our children and provide them with emotional support. But, we do have to complete a pet assessment […]
Adoption can seem like a daunting and exciting experience, but last year over 24% of approved adopters were part of the LGBT+ community. But, we still have lots of children that need loving families. Elaine Jamieson, Recruitment and Assessment manager stated ‘We are extremely proud of the diverse range of people that choose […]
There is no ‘perfect’ time to start the adoption process. Life comes with a range of uncertainty, but we want people to be in a stable enough position to deal with the challenges of parenthood. We aren’t looking for perfect people (because they don’t exist), but for people that have been through a […]