Respite

The Art of Rest - How to Find Respite in the Modern Age by Claudia Hammond - paperback (9781786892829) published by Canongate. Drawing on brand new research, this is an examination of rest and why it matters from Radio 4’s voice of psychology

Respite is first known to have been used at the turn of the 14th century to refer to a delay or extension asked for or granted for a specific reason—to give someone time to deliberate on a proposal,

Special needs parenting is a difficult and demanding journey to walk down. As special needs parents we are more than just parenting children. We are in home therapists, caretakers, and […]

This March we’re focusing our efforts not only on raising awareness of caregivers for special needs children, but also raising awareness of the special needs of caregivers.

A jewel of contemporary design and a village unto itself, the eco-retreat ‘DAR HI’ is a place where worries are forgotten and the feeling of...

The whys of a family’s decision to place a child in respite care is endless, beyond a simple explanation, and no one else’s business.

Many Autism parents don't get breaks very often. Our lives are incredibly stressful because it's 24/7 and sleep is often in short supply. Respite shouldn't be a luxury, it's a necessity but unfortunately, respite is often out of reach or unavailable. My wife and I can go a good while between breaks but we are

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One of the most popular posts on this blog is the Foster Care Binder to keep track of all the documentation that goes along with fosteri...

Why Family Caregivers Need Respite Care. Helping a parent or spouse can be rewarding, but it's also hard work