Friends and Family
Family life - Parents' Place
Summary: Information and advice on family life, with stories from parents and young people.
Got a question about family life? Discuss it with other parents on the Parents' Place forum.
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.
Taking a break: respite care
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
Grandparents
How can grandparents support children with sight problems - and what's it like for them?
Brothers and sisters
Ideas on talking about blindness to other young family members.
At home
Tips for making daily life safe and practical.
Stories
Real stories from parents and young people about family life.
- Stories from parents with sight problems
- Growing up: stories from young people with sight problems
- Learning braille - Rebecca's story
- Beat bullying - Sarah's story
Mobility
mObility21 - a research project about ways of teaching mobility and independent living skills to children and young people, run by RNIB with other partners.
Content author: parents@rnib.org.uk
Last updated: 20/11/2008 11:13
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In your area
Your stories
Rachael Anne's story - Throughout her childhood, Rachael Anne moved house several times. It wasn't always easy to adjust to new schools and new places, but that didn't stop her developing talents in acting and music. She is now a trainee Family Services Officer at RNIB Birmingham. "Even when life is tough, anything is possible and you should never give up." Rachael Anne's full story
