May’s Mentor of the Month: Karina!
Huge congratulations to Karina, for being awarded the much-coveted Mentor of the Month accolade!
Category: Help and Support
World Meditation Day
Join LOOK mentor Naz in a moment of mindfulness for World Meditation Day.
April’s Mentor of the Month: Liam!
Congratulations Liam – you are our Mentor of the Month! Read on to find out why Liam really cuts the mustard when it comes to being a LOOK mentor….
Podcast: Exams during Covid-19 in collaboration with Thomas Pocklington Trust.
If you are worried about your upcoming assessments, or want to learn how you can get prepared and motivated for exams, then this podcast is for you!
Stress Awareness Month: Using Yoga and Meditation to manage stress
LOOK Mentor and yogi Naz shares her top tips on how to manage stress throughout Stress Awareness Month and beyond.
LOOK Parent Support Group’s One Year Anniversary
12 months on from England’s lockdown, our Parent Support Group reflects on the ups and downs of a tumultuous year.
Resource: Buddy Dogs
Watch this video to find out more about the Guide Dogs Buddy Dog Scheme.
VIDEO: Education, Health and Care Plans for Children with Usher Syndrome
Watch this video from LOOK & Usher Kids UK for more information on Education, health and care plans for children with Usher Syndrome, with Laura Byrne, MSI Consultant Teacher, Sense Specialist Services for Children with Usher Syndrome.
VIDEO: How to Talk to Your Child About Usher Syndrome
In this video by LOOK and Usher Kids UK, Dr. Ian McCubbin, Principal Clinical Psychologist (Fight Against Blindness and Children’s Medicine at Oxford Children’s Hospital), discusses how to talk to your child about Usher syndrome and how to support their mental health and resilience.
How to stay Positive
With International Day of Happiness approaching, LOOK mentors share their top tips on how they stay positive.
Top Tips on how to get a good night’s sleep
For Sleep Awareness Week, our mentors share their advice on how to improve your sleep quality.
A message to Mums and Carers this Mother’s Day, from Jennifer Bowen.
In this blog, Jennifer – original founder of LOOK, reflects on the challenges faced by mums and carers, and the need to celebrate and support our unsung heroes.
Sapphire the Wonder Dog
Have you ever considered getting a buddy dog for your visually impaired child? In this blog, parent Jane Ring tells us about the joy of living with Sapphire the Wonder Dog.
How to talk to your child about Usher Syndrome with Dr. Ian McCubbin
Want to find out more about your child’s Usher Syndrome diagnosis? How should you talk to your child about their condition? This article is full of advice and information from leading clinical psychologist, Dr. Ian McCubbin.
Parent Braille Club: 2021 – Meet the Team!
Parent Braille Club is back for 2021, with two new additional mentors – come and meet the team!
