Keeping your child warm can sometimes feel like a full-time job, especially if they have additional needs or a disability. Every child is different, so what works for one might not work for another. We’ve put together some practical tips and ideas from our experience supporting families at Little Miracles—hopefully, they’ll be helpful for you too!

A quick but important note: Every child is unique and official guidance changes, so always check official instructions on blankets, clothing, and heating, and speaking to healthcare professionals if you’re unsure. These tips are intended as guidance and ideas—please adapt them to what works best for your child.

For many families of disabled or medically complex children, the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process can feel overwhelming — full of paperwork, deadlines, unfamiliar terminology and uncertainty.

This guide explains each stage in clear, practical steps so you can approach the process with confidence, whether you’re starting a new application or preparing for a review.

Bonfire Night can be stressful for some children. Loud fireworks, bright lights, crowds, and even the general excitement of the night can be overwhelming. Children with sensory sensitivities, anxiety, or behavioural challenges may find it hard to cope — and even staying at home doesn’t always remove the stress. Sounds from distant fireworks, changes in routine, and worries about pets or animals outside can still affect them.

Here are some practical tips to help keep Bonfire Night manageable.

Balancing work and caring for a child with disabilities can be one of the toughest challenges a parent faces. Even with support systems in place, the emotional, physical, and logistical demands can sometimes feel overwhelming.

Balancing work and caring for a disabled child is incredibly challenging. Frequent hospital visits, therapy sessions, and specialist appointments often clash with working hours, while anxiety about schooling — from securing a suitable place to ensuring proper support — adds extra stress. Parents are left constantly juggling responsibilities, trying to meet both work demands and their child’s complex needs.

For many parents, working isn’t a choice — it’s a financial necessity. Yet caring for your child full time may also be non-negotiable. Finding that balance can feel impossible at times, but there are practical ways to make life a little easier.

At Little Miracles, we understand the unique pressures you face. Below, we share some ideas and resources that might help you manage both your career and your caring responsibilities.

Travelling with a medically complex child can feel overwhelming — but with the right planning and support, it can be done smoothly and safely. Here is a step-by-step guide collated by lots of parents who have children with varying complex needs and between them have been on a few holidays! 

If you’ve ever been asked to collect your child early because they’re “not coping,” told to keep them home on exam days, or advised they shouldn’t come in when Ofsted is visiting — you are not alone.

It might feel like the school is trying to help, but this could be an illegal exclusion.