International Youth Day- Celebrities who grew up in Foster Care
International Youth Day is observed throughout the world on August 12. It is an initiative that honours the traits of young people and acknowledges the challenges that today’s fledging youth is facing. It is a day for reflection but also a day for taking action. On this international youth, day let’s talk about some of the young people who, with the right support from their foster family, grew up to be incredibly successful adults Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela, a leader, anti- apartheid, and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, is one of the most significant political figures of the 20th century. …
Getting a Hold of that Anger in Children
Anger is an emotion one can easily relate with. There is no such being on this planet that hasn’t been subjected to negative thoughts and emotions. In fact, anger is considered to play a significant role in our lives, the more we decide to vent it out the less we feel vulnerable. However, what needs to be noticed is how anger is expressed and dealt with, and how often it takes a toll over your emotions. Similarly, anger plays an equivalently significant role in the lives of children as they tend to feel the anger in a similar way the …
Children and Young People Friendship
Friendships are essential for developing children’s and young people’s communication, sharing, empathy, problem-solving, and creative skills. Making friends is an important part of growing up and emotional and social development. Friendships aid in the development of self-esteem and confidence in children. And can empower them by giving them a sense of belonging and identity. But sometimes children and young people especially those in foster care can have some difficulties in developing and maintaining friendship. It can be difficult for a variety of reasons, ranging from unstable childhood or personality attributes to a lack of common interests or poor social skills. …
Staff Golf and Dinner Event
Last week Sunbeam arranged a fun filled evening of golf and yummy food! All Team members from our Head office in Langley, Portsmouth, South and East London came together to enjoy the company of their colleagues and the beautiful weather. We started the evening with some golf! There were 5 teams of 6 and the games were very competitive… playing golf was a great way for all staff to interact and show off their skills. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. A few members of the team had never played golf before, so it was their first time. The directors and other …
Thinking of creative activities this Easter?
The Easter break is now upon us. Schools have closed for the holidays, and you may be thinking of what fun activities you can do this Easter that the whole family can get involved in! We have come up with some fun activities for the whole family to get involved in. Play your own Easter Egg Hunt: Creating your own Easter Egg hunt is the perfect opportunity to get the whole family involved! Set out eggs around the garden, or in the park or even in the house! This is something to keep your children and young people occupied for …
Stress Awareness Month (April 2022)
Stress Awareness Month is held every year in April since 1992 to raise awareness on mental health. The last two years have been very challenging, and everyone have faced extreme stress and trauma and have been seeking support (covid 19). Thus, this year’s theme for national stress awareness month is “Community”. Many aspects of life can cause stress, specially to children or young people as they might not talk freely to their parents about what they are going through from inside. There could be many sources of stress in children and young people such as for young children, tension at home …
Become a Foster Carer with Sunbeam!
Sunbeam was first established back in 2000 by three directors, now with combined social work experience amounting to over 90 years, Sunbeam Fostering Agency is a foster care agency that has established a well-deserved reputation for their unique approach and their ability to change children’s lives for the better by finding them the care they deserve. It’s an approach that has had such a significant impact on the lives of children in their care and the families they find to foster them. Based in London, Sunbeam Fostering Agency has successfully expanded to the Midlands and Home Counties (Sunbeam Pride), it …
Does your child suffer with eating disorder?
This week is about eating disorder awareness (28th Feb – 6th March). It is a national annual campaign aiming to educate everyone on the realities of eating disorder that is increasing among people and children every year. Eating Disorders is a mental illness that is estimated to affect around 1.25 million people in the UK according to the NHS survey. Anyone can have eating disorder irrespective of their age or gender. It is usually observed that eating disorder occurs in people who are suffering from mental health and they generate unusual eating habits to cope up with their feelings. There …
Safer Internet For Children And Young People
Now a days being online has become essential to all – adults, children and young people as internet could be useful for homework research, to learn something new, to stay connected with family and friends or to explore the world by even sitting at home! Online access is useful for many things but at the same time comes with its risks. There are many online predators trying to reach your data or misuse your personal information from social media. The predators can encourage your child or young person to leak any personal information or can even trace their contact number …
