Parenting children with sight problems

This section of Parents' Place is all about family life, with stories from parents and young people too.

At home

You can find information to support your to help your child learn dressing, washing and eating skills and get great ideas on making daily life safe and practical. Parents tell us their tips for happy eating - learning about food is part of growing up, but it can be a messy business!

Feel like you need a change? Maybe your child does too. Respite care can give both parents and children a change of scene - and it may be available somewhere near you.

Family members

  • How can grandparents support children with sight problems - and what's it like for them?
  • We also give you Ideas on talking about blindness to other young family members.

Stories

Real stories from parents and young people about family life

Last updated: 5 February 2013

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Insight magazine

In the latest issue of Insight we set out to ask how young blind and partially sighted people are portrayed on TV, radio and film, and it turns out that they are all but invisible. Our Guest Editor, Damon Rose, is blind and works as a broadcaster and writer. He writes from the heart about how the lack of credible role models affected him when younger.

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