Parallel Parents

26/05/2026

23/05/2026

☀️ Sun’s out, school’s out! ☀️

We can barely believe we’re typing this, but the May half-term is officially here and the British weather is actually deciding to play ball! Yes, you read that right—real, genuine sunshine in England! 🙌

If you're looking for ways to keep the kids entertained without breaking the bank (or relying on screens), we’ve got you covered.

Let’s kick off the week with a classic: The Ultimate Half-Term Scavenger Hunt! 🕵️‍♂️✨

Whether you want to soak up that rare sunshine or need a backup plan for when a stray cloud rolls in, here are two quick checklists to get you start

💡 Top Tip: Give them a little basket or an empty egg carton to collect their treasures. It keeps them busy for hours, gives you time to actually drink your coffee while it's hot, and burns off that endless energy.

What are your big plans for the sunny week ahead? Let us know in the comments! 👇

22/05/2026

Good News Friday!

SM has been pouring her heart into poetry lately, using it as a beautiful way to capture her thoughts—and the results are absolutely amazing! Her poems are deep, meaningful, and truly from the heart. We wanted to share one of these beautiful pieces with you today.

21/05/2026

Our Manchester team are busy preparing for the next week of exciting events and drop in sessions! Are you interested in fostering or want to know more about Parallel Parents or how you can become a foster carer? Then come and meet the team

22nd May - Harry's Chippy Moston Pop up stall
📍Harry's Chippy, Moston, M40 5GT
🕙 11am - 2pm

26th May - Free Family fun day in Manchester
📍Mirfield Gardens, M9 6NN
🕛 11am - 1pm

29th May - Pop Up Stall in Chadderton Park
📍Chadderton Park, Pavillion Cafe, OL9 0QP
🕙10am - 2pm See less

15/05/2026

🌟 Feedback Friday: Foster Care Fortnight Edition 🌟
It’s , and since we are currently in the heart of , we wanted to share some of the incredible, heart-warming, and honest reflections we’ve received from our wonderful foster carers.

Fostering isn’t just about providing a roof; it’s about the "lightbulb moments," the regained smiles, and the quiet triumphs that happen every single day. Here is what some of our community from the West Midlands had to say this week...

14/05/2026

Bizzy has been busy out in Gainsborough today! And what a wonderful day it has been meeting a variety of foster carers, some who have been with Parallel Parents for almost a decade, some of which are currently waiting to become foster carers with us, and Bizzy even got to meet some new local people who were interested in finding out more about fostering!
A special thanks to Ashleigh Farm who let us hold our event here and even showed us around the wonderful farm and glamping pods! Bizzy is very tired now!..
Where should Bizzy go next?

14/05/2026

Bizzy is out on the road at Ashleigh farm today in Gainsborough🫖 🍰
Come along and say hello to our fantastic Parallel Parents North team!