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Making the most of some winter sunshine and getting outside for an adventure.Anyone else feeling like hibernating lately...
02/02/2025

Making the most of some winter sunshine and getting outside for an adventure.

Anyone else feeling like hibernating lately?
The energies are heavy right now, so recharging in nature is much needed. The beauty of getting outdoors daily (even in the rain) is that it benefits our mental health as well as physical. Feel so much better for it, and so do the littles. Happy weekend all 💞

As 2024 ends, and the period of chronic overwhelm draws to a close....I want to say a big 'I see you' to all the parents...
31/12/2024

As 2024 ends, and the period of chronic overwhelm draws to a close....

I want to say a big 'I see you' to all the parents and carers who have survived another another festive period. What appears a magical time of year to so many is often our most difficult time with our own neurodivergence and/ or our child(ren)s.

I can't wait for routine, structure and calm times to recommence. Albie needs it, and I do too. Happy New Year and here's hoping that 2025 brings more understanding, support and better pathways around neurodivergence 💗🍾🎉



This little scruffy delight joined our family a few weeks ago, and we can't imagine life without her already. She's even...
25/11/2024

This little scruffy delight joined our family a few weeks ago, and we can't imagine life without her already. She's even more active than we are, so here's to more adventures 🐶
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Overwhelm! It's one of the hardest/ worst parts of neurodivergence, at least for me.
28/08/2024

Overwhelm!
It's one of the hardest/ worst parts of neurodivergence, at least for me.

For me, one of the benefits of a diagnosis was being able to stop masking and allow some of my quirks to unapologeticall...
07/08/2024

For me, one of the benefits of a diagnosis was being able to stop masking and allow some of my quirks to unapologetically shine through 💗💞

Busy exploring but we'll have exciting updates coming soon. How are your littles coping with summer holidays and differe...
22/07/2024

Busy exploring but we'll have exciting updates coming soon. How are your littles coping with summer holidays and different routines? We attempt to keep some normality by sticking to the same bed and waking times throughout, what helps you survive the

We are truly feeling the uneasy transitions between school years and change hitting us hard lately. Albie is really une...
30/06/2024

We are truly feeling the uneasy transitions between school years and change hitting us hard lately.

Albie is really uneasy with change, and I have to admit that Aria and I have also been more emotional than usual too. Combined with the reduced sleep from last weeks hot weather, we have had a tough one. I haven't handled it as well as I could have at times 😞

But some things that have helped us are-
- making more calm family time
- trying to give each other space when needed
- extra hugs
- freezing half filled water bottles and placing them on pillows before bed
- taking duvets out and just using the cover for sleeping under
- walks outside
- reassurance about new tachers, the joy of relaxing time in the holidays together.

Any other families feeling repurcussions of upcoming change?

Let's talk about the elephant in the room...Meltdowns, dysregulation, nuclear explosions or any other description that s...
13/06/2024

Let's talk about the elephant in the room...
Meltdowns, dysregulation, nuclear explosions or any other description that sums these up in your ND child.

I'd go as far as to say they are the single hardest and most traumatic part of neurodivergence in children (for them and us).
(Credit to for this amazing visual.)

They creep up when you least expect it. The explosion of emotion in your child (who is usually so kind), the strength they have in that moment, the venom of their words, the inability to pause if even for a second. The lack of knowing what to do, because what worked last time to calm them doesn't work today. The attempt to keep them safe whilst safeguarding their sibling(s) and yourself, and attempting to limit damage in the home.
Staying calm outwardly while internally you are also completely dysregulated and unable to breathe.

Afterwards, when it finally ends and you 'should' feel relieved, all you feel is tense, exhaustion, like a failure, and are attempting to not cry as you hold your child close and explain that they are safe and loved.

Then once they are tucked up in bed, you cry to release it, sleep it off, all the while needing a hug but also craving total solitude until your nervous system resets somewhat.

You are not alone, this was our afternoon today. We are lucky that the 'pops' are infrequent, but unlucky in that they still happen, and in those moments of blind rage, all I can do is be the calm in his storm and wait it out until the anger becomes sadness and he allows me to comfort him 💞

Practical advice for outdoor active time Preparation is EVERYTHING. Setting the plan, expectation and reward to your chi...
30/05/2024

Practical advice for outdoor active time
Preparation is EVERYTHING. Setting the plan, expectation and reward to your child will help so much. I use clear information around time we will leave, hike details and timeframe, rules such as always staying within my sight, rewards such as picnic lunch and how strong/ fit/ healthy this hike will help them be. I carry a backpack with the picnic, extra layers, suncream, first aid kit, loads of water and snacks in. Opt for healthy snacks like bananas, homemade flapjacks, dried fruit and nuts, but also take a packet of sweets for when you really need to 'persuade' your child onwards. Be mentally prepared. There will be meltdowns, falls, and moaning. Keep your goals in mind - healthier family, fresh air, views, nature learning, better mobility, less sedentary/ screen time and use these to motivate you all. Albie relates to 'being the fastest he can be', Aria relates to 'having a strong body to support dance and gymnastic movement'. Use their own goals to motivate them when they are struggling. Redirect negative conversation (moaning) to your surroundings. 'Wow, look at that deer/ squirrel/ view/ river/ tree swing' can break hyperfocussed negativity patterns. When there are quiet moments, focus inwards. How do you feel, what can you see, can you relax into it more? Or pratice gratitide, even for the moment of peace, this can be so calming. Keep trying different activities until you find the one that gels for you. Ours is hiking, but we also enjoy park time, tennis, kayaking, and will soon try Paddleboarding together (which I already love). We also want to start mountain biking. Most importantly, build up slowly. This is so important in avoiding overwhelm, injuries, and fallouts. Strolls can become walks, walks can become hikes, hikes can become climbing mountains... Have fun! 💞

Active living and Neurodivergence....I truly believe that family active time is one of the most important things we can ...
30/05/2024

Active living and Neurodivergence....

I truly believe that family active time is one of the most important things we can give our children, and even more so if any member of the family is neurodivergent.
I'll post later with a free tips guide around this, but here are some benefits
Bonding time, without the pressure of being face to face or making eye contact (we have some of our best conversations out walking or in the park) Movement - we all associate this more with adhd, but it also has so much benefit for autistic children. Moving (gently, gradually and regularly) also helps prevent soreness from hypermobility Enhancing sensory experiences Provides all of us with a sense of achievement- we can do anything we put our mind to Widens our scope of interests - nature, travel, spotting (birds, trees, trains...anything your child loves) Decreases screen time (know we all aspire to that) Education - there is so much to learn about activities- the more you vary them, the more your child learns Social experience (active people always seem friendlier, you will always get smiles and hellos from passers-by but can avoid long conversations, unless you want them)

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