For the last long while, I’ve been trialling something on myself. My sleep has never been worse in the last 6 ish months. Not even when I had newborns – the theory there is that I was so exhausted with newborns that I’d go back to sleep so fast after I’d feed them...
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Get them straight to your inbox!In today's fast-paced world, families often find themselves caught in the washing machine of daily responsibilities, societal pressures, and digital distractions. Amidst this chaos, fostering genuine and deep connections within the family unit can become a daunting challenge, especially for...
I love my life, I really do. I have the most amazing husband and family, I truly do. But, full transparency, I have not always felt this way, and we are all far from perfect, but when I zoom out, my family are all spectacular human beings. Honestly, if I think about it too much (as I am a...
Transitions and changes can be particularly challenging for children (& adults) with ADHD and autism. These moments of potential uncertainty can bring nerves, excitement, and anxiety, making it essential for parents to have effective strategies in place. Whether it’s moving to a new...
Navigating Term 3: Top 10 Strategies for Parents
Here in Queensland, kids go back to school this week! My kids have had an awesome break from school, I’ve had an awesome break and stretched in terms of how far my kids will push their luck! HAHA! In all seriousness, it’s been a really...
In the busy-ness of today's world, helping children develop emotional intelligence is crucial. Even developing emotional intelligence as an ADULT, is crucial. Emotion coaching is, in my humble opinion, an essential technique that parents can use to guide their children through their emotional...
I love it when people suggest useful things like “You just need to practice mindfulness to help with your adhd?”…. You’re kidding aren’t you?! Yes, of course I’ve tried it. I found it REALLY hard initially, but like most things, when you practice, it gets...
Isn’t it funny (?!) how lots of professionals (e.g. psychologists / counsellors / teachers) say that routines are king for neurodiverse kids, yet ADHD kids hate structure. Yep, they hate structure, BUT they NEED it because it’s familiar, it’s a structure that their brain has...
School holidays are coming up, believe it or not. Then we will be half way through the year, believe that or not! I like and dislike school holidays, so much that I wrote this blog on it. It’s funny as I wrote this I could actually feel myself in each moment, in each...
Living in a cluttered environment can be overwhelming for anyone, but for individuals with ADHD or Autism, the impact can be even more profound. From sensory overload to difficulties with organisation and time management, clutter can exacerbate symptoms and make daily life more...
Navigating the educational system can be a daunting task for any parent of neurotypicals OR neurodiverse, but it can be especially challenging for those raising neurodiverse children as there are many many elements to consider. From appropriate accommodations to fostering inclusive learning...
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Continuing on from the mental load blog post, parental burnout is a significant and often overlooked consequence of the relentless demands and challenges associated with raising neurodiverse children. Neurodiverse children require intensive support and care, which can place immense...