Red Giraffe Solutions Blog
7 Steps to Support Your Child To Do Their Own Laundry
The more our children can do for themselves the greater their sense of self-worth. And let’s be honest the less dependent they are on us. Being able to do their laundry might seem like a small thing to many people but it’s all about building up daily living skills and creating that feeling they can do more for themselves
Our Story, Avoiding The Cliff Edge, Our Solution
At some point you might wake up, as I did, and realize the years have passed and you’re spinning along without a plan for your young person. I got to this point when my daughter approached 16. We’ve all heard of the “cliff-edge” metaphor, and at that moment in time I realized it was true.
Why One Million Life Plans Is Just The Start
Having gone through this life plan journey with my daughter, I want to encourage a million other families supporting a young person with additional needs to make a life plan with them.
What’s Possible – Using A Life Plan To Build A Better Future For Young Person
Welcome to the “Red Giraffe Solutions” Blog, a space dedicated to providing support for families of young people with additional needs. Much of the focus will be on how to build a better future through using a life plan. While a life plan may not provide all the answers, it acts as a compass,...
