Do We Really Need Makaton?

Depending on where you live in the world, you will most likely be recommended to begin to use a system of signing when your child with additional needs is young. 

It's not unusual for parents to question the usefulness of Makaton

Portage workers advised us to use Makaton with Natty, but I had very mixed feelings about it at first. This is just our experience, every child's journey is different, but it might answer some questions you have if you're new to signing.

Nurture Yourself: Our MOT Self-Care Checklist

Every so often little reminders come along that it is so very important to look after ourselves.

Nurture yourself with our personal MOT checklist

Being a parent is tough and being a carer adds another layer of stress and tiredness but below are some simple tips for nurturing yourself. 

5 Tips for Encouraging Confident Walkers

But how do slipper socks with soles help your child learn to walk? Well it's all about confidence, support and practice and here are my 5 tips.

Win a pair of Moccis slipper socks - ideal for encouraging confident walkers

5 Tips for Confident Walkers

1 - Don't compare your child to others. Some children with Down's syndrome walk at around one year and for others it can be three to four years. Having hyper mobility makes the task twice as tricky, so celebrate their achievements and give them plenty of encouragement.