Book review – What Happens in the Dark, Kia Abdullah, 2025, published by HQ
We were very pleased to receive this book review to contribute to part of our mothering series. Book Review Helen…
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Sophie Cero PhD- Holes in the Wall update.
We last heard from Sophie Cero in October 2018 (https://holesinthewall.co.uk/2018/10/31/an-eye-for-detail-an-interview-with-sophie-cero/) when she was starting her Fine Art PhD, taking a…
Post-Adoption Support in Crisis: Families Speak Out
If you are at all interested in Adoption and LinkedIn, you will already be aware of Claire Agius, a PhD…
Video: 4 ways to stay calm
This video was originally recorded for capafirstresponse.org to add to their library of resources for parents who are experiencing not…
The importance of support and understanding for adoptive families
‘Adoption is in crisis’ was the headline of one of our recent guest blogposts, but are things getting better? Blogs…
Helen Bonnick Awarded MBE in 2025 King’s New Year Honours
Helen Bonnick, a pioneering voice in the field of child-to-parent abuse and founder of Holes in the Wall has been…
Why I Wrote “Decoding Aggression, Complex Behaviours, and Brain-Based Disabilities” Maude Champage
As an adoptive parent and as a professional dedicated to supporting children, youth, and their families, I’ve spent years observing…
Fellowship Work – Al Coates
The start point is my own home, we’re a family made through fostering and adoption. How that came about is…
Is it conflict – or something more? Understanding couple relationship dynamics
As co-founder of We Are Amity CIC, I’m often asked the same question: “Is this parental conflict, or is it…
Adoption is in crisis — and change is no longer optional | Fiona Wells | The PATCH Steering Group
Adoption is in crisis — and change is no longer optional. We’ve created a full report and an executive…