Supporting your child through the battle of the homework!

Dawn Strachan

Published on: 30/07/2026

"I ask my child to do their homework, and it turns into an argument every single time." If that sounds familiar, you're certainly not alone. In fact, it's probably one of the most common frustrations parents talk to me about.

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Supporting anxious and neurodiverse children through the summer holiday transition - and back to school again

Dawn Strachan

Published on: 08/07/2026

As we get closer to the end of term, many families are looking forward to the summer holidays & rightly so. After a long school year, children often really need that break. They need time to rest, play, recharge, and just be But for some children...

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Practical suggestions for tutoring a child who is autistic

Dawn Strachan

Published on: 14/10/2024

This brief post has a summary of ideas to support you when getting started with working with a child who is ASD. Remember though, the child is not defined by their label

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