Here they are – the first three coping strategies for you to experiment with and, hopefully, add to your personal coping kit! If you haven’t already, I’d really encourage you to read the introduction to this series. It explains how and why coping strategies work, who they’re for and who they might not be for, […]
Three practical, science-backed coping strategies for difficult times Read More »
Well we didn’t see this coming did we?! As COVID-19 brings the world to a grinding halt we decided to bump this series of posts to the front of the queue. Anyone else feeling like crawling under a blanket and hiding until the world goes back to normal again? The truth is, I began putting
Coping strategies – what are they and how do they work? Read More »
“Roots and wings!” She exclaimed, “roots and wings! It’s our job, as mothers, to strengthen their roots so that wherever they are, they can fly.” So said one of the most wonderful friends I’ve ever made in a lifetime of moving around.We were sitting in her kitchen one day, talking about our kids and our
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Recently, I watched this news item about unregulated children’s homes in the UK. Unregulated homes are a global problem. Unregulated means there is no clear minimum standards or national inspection framework or license system. Homes can operate as they wish. This can also apply outside children’s homes to unregulated foster care, kinship care or reunification
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Author note in 2024: This post is currently being revised based on new information in this ever evolving field of science and discovery: Please note that the information above the “Superhero Brain” image is no longer considered to be an accurate understanding of how the brain works. Check back soon for updates. Why is safety
Being and feeling safe – what’s the brain got to do with it?! Read More »
Over the last twelve months we’ve developed a little equation to help sum up our vision and our work: Safe + Belong = Thrive “A place to be and feel safe plus somewhere to belong equals the best chance to thrive”. Welcome to the first post in a new series for 2020. Each month
What exactly does it mean to thrive? Here’s an (extended) definition! Read More »
or Changing the conversation about caring for vulnerable children. Oops… it seems we might’ve got this backwards?! Recently we’ve been preparing for a website update. After a couple of years of huge change and growth for SFAC, much of our current site is out of date. Thinking about what we wanted our website to say
Why the world doesn’t have an orphanage problem… Read More »
2018 was a huge year of growth and change for us – so huge it’s taken us until the end of February to catch our breath and tell you about it! We travelled from East to West to work with over 30 organisations on their journey to improve the way they care for children and
Hannah is Head of Business and Communications at SFAC and full of enthusiasm for the post. Here she speaks about the path which led her to the role, her plans for the future of SFAC – and a massive personal challenge to raise funds for the charity. Can you say a little about yourself? I’m
Newest team member, Hannah, runs rings around the rest of us! Read More »
Mick Pease talks about following his calling, stretching his own belief in what he could achieve… and becoming an author. Your book, Children Belong in Families, is now officially out. How does it feel to be a published author? Weird – it feels really weird. I am proud of it and of what I have achieved, although
Life Outside the Comfort Zone – an interview with author, Mick Pease Read More »
