23rd January 2018 • My Family Our Needs
Today we are sharing all those bloggers who have been nominated for being supportive.
One of the things we love most is the way BAPS Bloggers help others, which is just what this category celebrates.
Here are nominations for most supportive blogger:
Actually Mummy
She does an awesome job supporting her daughter & wider t1 diabetes community with a great balance of humour & practical advice.
A Life Less Ordinary with Autism
The heartfelt and honest posts in this blog have made me feel like I’m not alone in a very difficult world of being a mom to a child with autism.
Autism with Love
She is really friendly and approachable and likes to help others. She set up a Facebook community for her followers – in fact she has set up several. She’s also writing books to try and help others.
Born at the Right Time
She makes you laugh and weep in the same sentence and is incredibly encouraging whether or not you’re parenting special needs kids.
Brody Me and GDD
I first came across Laura through her campaign to get supermarkets to stock bigger nappies for disabled children. Her blogs are a delight to read, I have laughed and cried through many.
Definitely not the Waltons
Despite having more, more, more, a million times more than their fair share of problems, mostly caused by THE SYSTEM. she never ever fails to respond to her friends’ and other SEND bloggers’ posts of woe, be they big or small
Emma 4 FACS
She helps and supports families whose children have multiple disabilities caused by Epilepsy medicines taken in pregnancy. She has a Facebook forum that is used everyday by parents, requesting help and support and she is always prompt in responding.
Faith Mummy
She is always happy to speak to parents in private about their experiences and offer her support and advice.
First Time Valley Mam
She raises much needed awareness for Autism
I am River
River and his family are amazing and so inspirational
It’s a Tink Thing
Blogs & facebook pages like ‘It’s a tink thing’ are one of those pages that not only tells it has it is but also gives it’s readers the chance to vent and share especially those who have been there, done that, to support those going through a tough time.
Joseph and his Amazing Spectrum Coat
She is a very supportive person making me realise that I am not on this journey alone and her blogs have given me hope
Little Mama Murphy
Her posts are inspirational
Living with a Jude
She spends so much of her time raising awareness and helping everyone that she can.
Living with Lennon
Truly inspirational.
Mrs Brown
The friendly and warm way in Mrs Brown explores issues such as behaviour management, sibling rivalry and education while parenting a child with cancer has seen her readership and interaction grow both nationally and internationally. This genuine and honest approach has empowered her readers to reflect on their experiences and feel confident to share their stories on her platform.The blog continues to raise awareness and smash myths whilst giving individuals the strength and confidence to share their stories.
Mum on a Mission
Her posts are almost always about providing support. When she’s not fighting for access and inclusion, she is giving “been there” advice. And I always find the “been there” advice the best kind when you’re a SEND parent. Someone who just gets it.
Mummy and the Bubbas
She has given me so much hope after a difficult year coming to terms with my own son’s special needs.
MS Parent Advocate
This blog has been my lifeline in the last year, it has made me laugh, made me cry when she has put in writing how I feel and can’t explain but most importantly she has made me feel like I am not alone.
My Kid Loves Broccoli
an informative funny blog about coping as a parent of a child with additional needs in a way all parents can relate too.
Nicola Francesca
fantastic blog great girl behind it shining a light on parenting a child with a disability
Our Altered Life
She is a huge support to other SEND bloggers.
PDA Parenting
This lady takes the time to not only read and validate a parents viewpoints but also to make you feel human again and no longer a failure
Rainbows are too beautiful
She has often Tweeted my posts before I have! She always seems to be looking out for others.
Revelations of a Slummy Mummy
She is inspiring and tells it like it is.
Steph’s Two Girls
She not only supporting the blogging community with her motivation and inspirational posts, but always shows that it is her love for her daughters that drives her on. She writes SEND posts but also supportive posts for mums and everyday family posts.
Stories about Autism
He is supporting the families that follow him letting them know they are not alone
The Sun Will Come Up
Her simple honest blogs connect and make you feel known.
90 Days Dry Dreaming of Pimms
Her blog is thoroughly enjoyable and addictive to read.
And that wraps up our categories for this years BAPS Awards.
Remember – the final four for each category will be announced on the 12th February and the online public vote will open the same day.
You can stay up to date on all the BAPS news and join the fun using the hashtag #BAPSAwards
Oh and you can come celebrate with us at the awards ceremony 17th May – book your ticket here.