Month: April 2025

Peppy from Beacon Family Services has put together some helpful information in Ukrainian that shares thoughts and ideas around everyday parenting struggles. These reflections cover a range of topics many families encounter and offer gentle, supportive approaches.

🎒 Managing School Overwhelm

Support your child when school feels like too much. Recognize the signs of overwhelm, allow time for rest, and work together to find strategies that reduce pressure and promote balance.

🖥 Helping Children Transition Away from the Screen

Screens are part of daily life, but transitions can be tricky. Try creating consistent routines, offering interesting alternatives, and engaging in shared activities that help shift focus gradually and respectfully.

🧠 How to Tell if Your Child is Struggling

Look for changes in mood, sleep, appetite, or interest in usual activities. Emotional or physical complaints might be signs your child is having a hard time. Be open to talking and listening without pressure.

🗣 Why Won’t My Child Listen?

Sometimes, what looks like “not listening” is actually overwhelm, frustration, or a need for more connection. Try to understand the emotion behind the behavior and respond with calm curiosity rather than control.

🌿 Low Demand Parenting for Neurodivergent Children

For neurodivergent children, reducing demands during tough times can be a powerful way to support regulation and trust. Respect their pace, prioritize connection, and adjust expectations to meet their needs.

🔗 For information and resources for Ukrainian refugee families in Birmingham, please visit Beacon Family Services website

We hope you find this information helpful.
Peppy and the Beacon Family Services team are here to offer support, ideas, and compassion for your parenting journey.

On Saturday 12 April our NB4U community came together to celebrate Easter. We had a wonderful time enjoying one another’s company. The children took part in Easter craft activities which were great fun. We were also joined by Caste Away who provided an interactive drama workshop.

This is what they said

This was our first workshop that included entire families, and it was a great! We explored experiences of coming to the UK, and we were honoured to have heard these stories. Thank you for trusting us.

We learned valuable lessons from this experience. We discovered more about the community, and they learned that one of our team members is a refugee and that a has visited Ukraine over ten times. We believe it’s essential to establish a connection based on shared experiences to facilitate collaboration and work together effectively. At first, we didn’t reveal our connection to Ukraine; instead, we focused on building trust through creative activities like play, fun and theatre. They had a pleasant surprise, and the world felt slightly smaller.

We thank you for your hospitality and allowing us into your community and safe space. We had a wonderful connection and shared many laughs with all of you.

This event was made possible by the generous support of Birmingham City Council