Vicky Milbourne, Private Sleep Consultant

Sleep deprivation and issues around getting the right amount of sleep can have a massive effect on the emotional wellbeing of both parents and children.

Vicky, a private sleep consultant, has a wealth of experience in getting children to sleep soundly and gives lots of practical advice on how to achieve this. She also explores how sleep and vision impairment are intrinsically linked and the role of melatonin in the body.

Jane Dawson and her son Noah’s journey

Jane tells us about two-year old Noah’s journey in life so far. The point of diagnosis is such a difficult time for any parent and it is never really as simple as being told one thing one day by medical professionals and then carrying on with life the next. Noah’s complicated medical issues were discovered initially at antenatal checks, with his eye condition and hearing impairment becoming apparent a few weeks down the line.

Jane talks about the time when Noah’s blindness finally hit home and concludes by exploring all the things she feels that have helped her and Noah.

Story Massage with Henshaws 

www.henshaws.org.uk

Kathryn from Henshaws demonstrates ‘Story Massage’ using a nursey rhyme. It’s a perfect activity for you to try at home with your own child. It teams story telling with simple massage techniques that can be used to help calm your child.

Sensory Story Session and Sing Along, with Vision Norfolk

www.visionnorfolk.org.uk

These types of sessions are not only educational for your child, but also fun! For parents it is a great way to get together with others who have shared experiences and similar circumstances. This is a great demonstration of a fabulous session in full virtual swing!

Story time with Charlotte Jones

”Hi, I’m Charlotte, a Therapist from Salford working with children, adults and couples specialising in trauma, abuse, domestic abuse, relationships, anxiety and grief. I work both privately and for the NHS working with children who have been sexually abused. I also work alongside Ali from Rebalanceyou on Holistic Health 2021 – a free, online private group with a focus on all things health and wellbeing for children and adults. You can find our page over on Facebook at Holistic Health 2021 and you can access my therapy profile on the BACP website ‘Charlotte Jones’ or on Social Media as ‘Counsellor Worsley”.

All the story time sessions below are aimed at supporting children’s emotions and feelings.