Parenting Special Children

13/06/2026

🐾 20 for 20 Puppy Update! 🐾

Our adorable 20 for 20 fundraiser has been busy practising his sits in the garden today! ❤️🐶

As part of Parenting Special Children's 20th birthday celebrations, he's helping us spread the word about our 20 for 20 Challenge. Whether you're walking 20 miles, baking 20 cakes, completing 20 acts of kindness or creating your own challenge, we'd love you to get involved.

From 22–29 June, we're taking part in the Big Give Small Charity Week campaign, where eligible donations will be doubled, helping us raise vital funding to support families raising neurodivergent children.

You can take on a challenge, fundraise, or simply donate £20 and see your gift doubled through match funding.

Keep an eye on our social media for more puppy updates as our four-legged supporter continues his 20 for 20 journey! 🐾

13/06/2026

Many thanks to Marion & Izzy for raising funds for Parenting Special Children as part of the annual Whiteknights Studio Trail which takes place in Reading, mainly around the University area.

Whiteknights Studio Trail is open today & tomorrow (13 & 14 June), there are very talented artists, the sun is shining and refreshments are served in some of the venues.

Visit their page for more details

12/06/2026

🍓 The countdown is on to one of our favourite events of the year , National Cream Tea Day! Now, just two weeks to go☕️

We’re delighted to be celebrating with Debbie and the wonderful Riseley Village Tea Room, and we’d love for you to join us.

Treat yourself to a delicious cream tea or coffee and enjoy some time with family, friends — or simply come along by yourself. Everyone is very welcome 💛

📍 The details:
📅 Friday 26th June
🕙 Sitting times from 10am – 5pm
📍 The Riseley Village Tea Room
💷 £12.50 per person (includes booking fee)
Book your place here:
https://parentingspecialchildren.co.uk/events/national-cream-tea/

We look forward to welcoming you! 🍰

12/06/2026

This week is Carer’s Week

This year’s campaign focus is on building carer friendly communities - calling for better recognition and support for unpaid carers

Often as parents we don’t see ourselves as carers but we are because we often if not always have to go above and beyond what other parents need to do when we have a child who needs more support.

Understanding that you are a parent/carer enables parents to access support, whether it be peer support, financial (DLA/PIP, carers allowance) all of which can help reduce parental stress.

Do contact us if you need support, we can listen , offer peer support and signpost to organisations who can support with information on PIP/DLA/carers allowance.

11/06/2026

Summer Skydive 2026 – Who’s In? ✨🪂

Last year’s skydive was a huge success, raising over £2,500 — so we’re doing it again on 12th July 2026!

We’d love to put together a team of brave jumpers to head to Netheravon near Salisbury and help us celebrate 20 years of Parenting Special Children 🎉.

Spaces are filling up but there's always room for more in But be quick as our booking deadline is the end of June ☺️

🪂 You’ll be jumping in tandem with a qualified instructor from over 10,000 feet, reaching speeds of up to 125mph — an experience you’ll never forget!

💙 Raise £395 or more and your skydive is FREE!

📧 If you’re ready to become a thrill-seeker and a fundraiser, email [email protected] to find out more.

Tag someone who’d love this challenge!

10/06/2026

⚽ JUST ONE DAY TO GO! ⚽

The countdown is on! How football-mad is your household right now? 🏆

Make every match even more exciting by joining our World Cup 26 Sweepstake!

🌍 £10 per country
🥇 £100 for the winning team
🥈 £50 for the runner-up
🥉 £30 for third place
💜 £300 to PSC

It's a fun way to support a great cause while adding a little extra excitement to every goal, save, and last-minute winner!

Don't miss out – the big hitters are still to be taken inc Argentina, Brazil, France and Germany, and England too! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

📧 To enter, email [email protected] today.

Who will you be cheering on? ⚽🎉

09/06/2026

🧠 Ever wondered why some children struggle to recognise when they’re hungry, anxious, tired, or overwhelmed?

Join this valuable Interoception Workshop for parents and carers of autistic and ADHD children and young people.

📍 Berkshire East
📅 Tuesday 30th June 2026
🕖 7pm–9pm
💻 Online via Zoom

This workshop will explore:
✨ What interoception is and why it matters
✨ How interoception impacts emotions, behaviour, and regulation
✨ Practical strategies to support body awareness and emotional understanding
✨ Ways to help children and young people better recognise and respond to their needs

Hosted by Parenting Special Children and delivered by a specialist paediatric occupational therapist in a supportive and neuro-affirming environment.

🎟️ Find out more and book here: https://www.gems4health.com/workshops/

07/06/2026

Tourette’s Awareness Day 💚 for excellent resources and support see Tourettes Action

06/06/2026

🐾 Meet one of our youngest supporters! 🐾

To celebrate Parenting Special Children's 20th year, this adorable new puppy is taking on our 20 for 20 Challenge.

He's currently in training for his big challenge during Small Charity Week (22–29 June), when he'll attempt 20 sits in 20 different places around his house and garden.

His owner has pledged to donate £20 to support families raising neurodivergent children, whether our furry fundraiser masters all 20 sits or decides that naps and toys are more important! 😊

We'll be sharing a puppy progress report next week, so keep an eye on our page to see how training is going.

Could you take on a 20 for 20 Challenge of your own?

🐾 Do something involving the number 20
🐾 Raise £20 or more
🐾 Help support families raising neurodivergent children

Or donate £20 during Small Charity Week from 22–29 June, when eligible donations will be doubled through the Big Give.

What do you think? will our newest supporter complete all 20 sits? Let us know below! 👇
Big Give

05/06/2026

We are pleased to be supporting Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub - University of Reading with this excellent course.

Spaces available - see details below

📣Starting on the 17th June and running for 6 weeks, 18.45 - 21.00

Limited spaces left for our next Autistic Thriving course for parents and carers of children aged 5-11 years

Delivered by the Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub and autistic parenting practitioners from Parenting Special Children

Join us to connect with other families, explore what helps autistic children thrive, and learn more about wellbeing for the whole family.

📍 In person at the University of Reading Whiteknights Campus
☕ Refreshments and parking included
💷 £60 per person (free/reduced-cost places available)

📧 Email [email protected] for details and booking information.