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Why Neurodivergent Children Seem Fine at School But Melt Down at Home
Many parents of neurodivergent children hear the same phrase from school at some point: “They’re fine at school.” Or perhaps: “They settle quickly once you leave.” Often this is said... Read more...
School Drop Off Anxiety With Neurodivergent Children: Books and Strategies That Help
School Drop Off Anxiety With Neurodivergent Children: Books and Strategies That Help
School drop offs can be particularly hard for neurodivergent children. Separation anxiety, sensory overwhelm and the unpredictability of busy school mornings can make the start of the day feel huge,... Read more...
The SEN parenting skill nobody talks about: adaptability
The SEN parenting skill nobody talks about: adaptability
There’s a version of life where routines stick. Where you find the magic combination of sleep, breakfast, school drop off, after school decompression, dinner, and bedtime… and it keeps working.... Read more...
When a School Truly Gets It
When a School Truly Gets It
Today started with heartbreak and ended with something far softer. Something hopeful. Something that reminded me just how much difference the right environment can make for a neurodivergent child. Read more...
When the World Just Sees a Tantrum
When the World Just Sees a Tantrum
People watching from the outside often see a simple story.A mum who looks like she cannot put her foot down.A child throwing wellies across a gift shop.A parent lifting a... Read more...
When Heavy Metal Held My Hand
When Heavy Metal Held My Hand
If you’re neurodivergent, if your world sometimes feels too loud, too bright, too much, and you find calm in music that others think is noise, know this: You’re not broken.... Read more...