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Parents' Place

Summary: Information, advice and discussion forums for parents of blind or partially sighted children, and parents who have sight problems.

• Picks of the week
• Parents' forum
• Parents' Place contents
• Events in your area
• School and learning
• Insight - our magazine for parents

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Parents’ Place is a safe place to meet other parents, pick up tips and advice, and get information about health, rights and services.

Picks of the week

What to ask at the eye clinic
You're just about to go for your child's first eye test. Full of questions, confused, or don't know where to start? We asked other parents for ideas on what to ask. Find out what they suggested…

Feeding and weaning
Learning about food is part of growing up, but it can be a messy business. Parents tell us their tips for happy eating.

Parents' forum

Join our Parents’ Place forum to talk about anything from nappies to driving tests. See other forums and groups for other ways to get in touch.

Parents' Place contents

Coming to terms with your child's sight problem
What to do when your child's just been diagnosed.

Family Services from RNIB
Find out what we do and how we can help you.

Family life
Ideas, tips and stories from parents.

Practical info
Eye health, grants and allowances and useful contacts.

Leisure and play
Vacation schemes, events and days out, plus reviews of toys and games.

Frequently asked questions

Events in your area

See our growing events board for family events near you. Contact your nearest family services officer to find out more.

School and learning

See Learning for advice on schools and supporting your child through the education system, from nursery school to college.

Insight - our magazine for parents

Insight magazine is all about parenting and growing up with a sight problem, including for children with complex needs. It's packed with ideas, stories and advice from teachers, parents and leading experts. The latest issue for May/June 2009 the Focus is on Low Vision.

Read free articles online

• Getting the most from low vision aids - Practical pointers from Stevie Johnson.
• Detecting Retinoblastoma - Could you identify the early warning signs?

Content author: parents@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 05/05/2009 16:22