claudiahermanOct 17, 202112 minWhere to Even Start...This blog talks about suicidality. Please do not read it if it is likely to cause you distress.
claudiahermanMay 1, 20213 minWho's That Trip Trapping Over My Bridge?! A Tale About Trolls, Triggers and Reaching Out for SupportWho's That Trip Trapping Over My Bridge - A Tale About Trolls, Triggers and Reaching Out for Support.
claudiahermanApr 20, 20215 minThe Pornification of Mainstream Culture The Pornification of Mainstream Culture or 'Conversations You Don't Expect to Have With Your 12 Year Old on a Tuesday Morning'.
claudiahermanMar 18, 20216 minHow to Support Our Young People to Process Collective TraumaLast week was confusing. Celebrate women. But don't believe their experiences. Be sad about murdered women, But not like that.
claudiahermanFeb 22, 20213 minWhat to Ask when Attending Meetings about Your Kids!I've cobbled together a little checklist of things to ask in meetings about your kids - IEP reviews, medical reviews, statement or EHCP, etc
claudiahermanDec 23, 20206 minWhat if... A jolly read about 'mum stuff'.What if...A jolly read about 'mum stuff'. Grab a mince pie for a festive pity party. Or keep scrolling. It's Christmas, do what you like. xx
claudiahermanNov 23, 20203 minWhen is a 'Specialist Disability Insurance Provider' not a Specialist Disability Insurance Provider?Question: When is a specialist disability insurance provider not a specialist disability insurance provider? Answer: When they outsource...
claudiahermanSep 26, 20207 minDear Xxxx Xxxxxxx Health Board,An update for the Baldy fanclub. He is beyond grateful for your support and kind wishes. xxx
claudiahermanSep 23, 20206 minWhat to Expect When Transferring into Hospital by Ambulance - A Helpful Guide for Wheelchair UsersHere is another gripping instalment of the life and times of Baldy aka ‘the kids’ dad’. Apologies if you actually feel like you live with us
claudiahermanAug 12, 20209 minMS - Mental Health - FamilyIf you are a member of a family that doesn’t look like a family on TV but your family works for you. Great job. Well done.
claudiahermanJun 6, 20209 minHome Schooling - Lock Down StyleFor anyone who would like to commiserate about how being home for 14 weeks is working out. You're welcome. xx
claudiahermanJun 6, 20207 minWhat I Know About RacismWhat do I know about racism? The short answer is, 'Bugger all'. Alternatively, make yourself comfy for the longer answer.
claudiahermanMay 2, 202012 minAdventures in Covid (?) LandThis experience is solely that of my family. I share/over share our experiences in case they are of use to others.
claudiahermanFeb 23, 20203 minCompassion Fatigue. What is it?Essentially, none of us can continue to pour from an empty cup.
claudiahermanJan 28, 20203 minWhy are SEN parents tired ALL THE TIME?Why are SEN parents tired ALL THE TIME?
claudiahermanJan 11, 20201 minOoooo get me! I'm on a podcast! I had the loveliest natter with the wonderful Sam Geddes and she turned my ramblings into a fabulous podcast. Grab a cuppa, or a panad, and
claudiahermanDec 28, 20195 minWouldn’t it be awesome if in 2020 we accepted each other unconditionally...Anything even remotely in the vicinity of transgender issues seems to elicit strong and emotive responses for some of us. Maybe the subject
claudiahermanDec 10, 20191 minWiping a Bogie on Someone. Ewwww.Wiping a bogie on someone is the best expression I have come across for the phenomenon of behaving so badly that we get ourselves dumped...
claudiahermanDec 9, 20192 minWhat is Trauma?In very basic terms trauma is characterised by fear alongside loss of control. Or a frightening experience over which we have no control.