Stories from families Archives - Belongside Families

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Reflections of a Carer

Two women walk side by side on a paved path in a grassy park, each pushing a stroller. The sky is overcast, and the path curves gently uphill in the distance.

Journey’s different but similar

A smiling woman in sunglasses crouches beside a boy using a harness for support and a girl making a peace sign. Theyre outdoors at a live music event on grass, with instruments and blurred people in the background.

#SayTheWord – a parent perspective

Four children walk along a suburban sidewalk, one child in a wheelchair pushed by another, with two others walking beside them. They are wearing school uniforms and carry backpacks.

Transition to school: strategies and stories from families

Two smiling children in light blue school uniforms, one sitting in a wheelchair and the other standing beside them, posing together in front of a brick wall and door.

How openness and honesty about Dax’s disability helped his classmates see the real him

A young boy in a green shirt with a smiling sun design is sitting at a table, smiling and drawing in a book. Colorful art supplies, a globe, and drawings of autumn trees are visible in the background.

Preparing your child for school: a parent perspective

Hear from one of our parent contributors, Melissa Elias, about how she prepared her daughter for school and how visuals...

Preschool days: a parent perspective

Melissa speaks about her daughters’ experience at daycare and how it supported her to get ready for school.

A woman kneels to adjust a young boy’s red backpack in a bright hallway. The boy, dressed in a school uniform, smiles at her as sunlight streams through the open front door behind them.

Planning for success with the school: a parent perspective

Melissa shares how she planned with the school to get ready for her daughter starting kindergarten, including provisional reports, cheat...

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Getting involved in the school community: a parent perspective

Melissa speaks about finding a way to get involved in the community in a way that both you and your...

A group of young children in a classroom smile and laugh together while looking at a colorful book being held by an adult. Shelves with books and bins are visible in the background.

Supporting your child at school: a parent perspective

Melissa shares the ways she supports her child at school.

A young child smiles joyfully while being hugged by an adult with light brown hair wearing a gray sweater. The child’s face is pressed against the adult’s shoulder, radiating happiness and affection.

A Dad’s Perspective

A man in a white t-shirt hugs a young child in a striped shirt. They are smiling, standing outdoors near a lake or sea, with trees and mountains in the background.

Fatherly Advice: Lessons, Learnings and Tips from Fathers and Father Figures

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