Familykind CIC

05/10/2026

We’re partnering with Embrace Wigan and Leigh for monthly sessions supporting parents and carers of neurodivergent children and young people. 💛

Tonight we’re starting with a TomTag workshop, which will then be followed monthly with Parent and Carer Solution Circles exploring sensory needs and emotionally based school avoidance.

Bring a challenge you’re facing, talk it through and explore practical ideas together.

See the poster for dates and booking details. Booking is essential!

04/09/2026

We know firsthand what it feels like to have children on the pathway, to navigate the uncertainty, and to try to find your way through systems that don’t always feel easy to understand.

That experience sits behind the support we offer, because we aren’t just listening to families. In many ways, we’ve been there too.

Lived experience shapes everything we do at FamilyKind.

04/09/2026

This week has brought new classrooms, teachers and routines, and for some children, a lot of uncertainty.

If things still feel a little unsettled at the end of this first week, that’s okay. Adjusting takes time. 💛

22/08/2026

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Update: ADHD and autism assessments in Greater Manchester

We’re sharing an update following clarification from NHS Greater Manchester regarding access to ADHD and autism assessments.

NHS Greater Manchester has not stopped access to ADHD or autism assessments. Assessment services are currently prioritising people with the greatest clinical need and managing Right to Choose referrals within the funding available.

Anyone who needs an ADHD or autism assessment can still access services.

For the latest information about ADHD and autism assessments, changes to local pathways and available support, please visit the NHS Greater Manchester website.

We’ll continue to share updates and information to help keep our community informed.

22/08/2026

06/08/2026

What children need most during the holidays

When the summer holidays arrive, it's easy to feel like you need to keep your children entertained every minute of every day. Social media can make it seem as though every day should be packed with adventures, activities and memorable experiences.

But children don't need a perfect summer.

What they often need most is time to slow down. Time to play without a schedule. Time to rest after a busy school year. Time to laugh, be curious and simply enjoy being children.

Some of the memories they'll treasure most won't come from expensive days out. They'll come from the movie afternoons, the den built in the living room, the walk to the park, the ice cream after dinner or the conversations that happened along the way.

If you're putting pressure on yourself to create the "perfect" summer, remember that your time, attention and connection are worth more than any activity you could plan.

Sometimes the simplest moments really do become the biggest memories. 💛

03/08/2026

Children don't need a perfect summer. They need opportunities to play, rest, connect and simply be children.

Sometimes the simplest moments create the biggest memories. 💛

30/07/2026

Why do children often fall apart after school?

One of the questions we hear most often from parents is, "Why is my child fine at school, but completely falls apart when they get home?"

It can feel confusing, especially if you've been told they've had a good day.

The reality is that children spend all day following routines, managing expectations, navigating friendships and responding to the world around them. Even when they're coping well, that can take a huge amount of emotional energy.

When they walk through the front door, they're finally somewhere they feel safe enough to let all of those emotions out.

That doesn't mean you've done something wrong, and it doesn't necessarily mean your child is being difficult. Sometimes it simply means they're with the people they trust most.

Being on the receiving end of those big emotions isn't easy, but if this sounds familiar, please know you're not alone. Home is often where children feel safest to be their most authentic selves.

27/07/2026

The Hidden Mental Load of Parenting...

The school forms, the appointments, the worrying, the planning, the remembering, the researching at 11pm when everyone else is asleep.

Parenting isn't just what people see, it's everything happening behind the scenes too.

23/07/2026

The Pressure of Summer Holidays

As the summer holidays approach, it's easy to feel like you need to fill every day with exciting activities, expensive trips and unforgettable experiences.

But the truth is, children don't need six weeks of perfectly planned adventures.

More often than not, it's the simple moments they remember. The movie afternoons in pyjamas. The silly conversations over breakfast. Playing in the garden. A trip to the park. Baking together, even if it ends up a bit of a mess.

Those everyday moments of connection often mean far more than we realise.

So if you're feeling the pressure to make this the "perfect" summer, this is your reminder that you don't have to.

The best memories aren't always the most expensive. Sometimes they're simply made by spending time together.