Friends and Family

Parents' Place

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

• Festive fun
• 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.

Festive fun

• Christmas gifts and activities
  Ideas for presents and things to do with children.
• Letter from Santa
  Write to Santa at RNIB and get a personal reply in your chosen format.
• Jingle all the way
  How to make songs into a feast for the senses! From Insight magazine.

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.

Content author: parents@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 20/11/2008 11:13