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Because sometimes it's not just the kids falling apart... Let’s be honest - co-regulation sounds beautiful in theory. You're calm, they're calm. You model breathing, they mirror it. You offer a soft, steady presence that helps their nervous system settle. But what happens when you’re not calm? When you’re running on two hours sleep, your brain’s firing in twelve directions, you forgot about the appointment in a hour, and your child is mid-meltdown? Welcome to the real wor …

If you've ever felt completely drained just from doing everyday things - like getting dressed, making breakfast, or answering a few emails - you might already understand The Spoon Theory... even if you didn’t know it had a name. And if you're raising a neurodivergent child or you are neurodivergent yourself, this simple metaphor might help explain why some days feel impossibly hard, even when nothing dramatic has happened. Let’s break it down - gently, honestly, and with zero judgeme …

If you’ve ever seen a child flap their hands, rock back and forth, hum under their breath, or spin in circles until they fall over giggling - you’ve witnessed stimming. And if your first thought was, “That looks a bit odd…” - you’re not alone. But let’s unpack that, because stimming isn’t weird, wrong, or something to be fixed. As a mum of three neurodivergent kids, I’ve come to understand stimming as a beautiful, important part of how some …

If you’re raising a sensory seeker, you already know your house is basically a jungle gym, your kid is a walking science experiment, and public outings are always an adventure. Sensory seekers are full of energy, curiosity, and wild ideas (that usually involve mess, movement, or noise). They don’t just experience the world - they devour it, touch it, jump on it, spin around in it, and occasionally… lick it. So here’s a light-hearted list of things only we truly understan …

Does your child love to spin until they fall over? Do they have a sixth sense for noise before you’ve even heard it? Welcome to the enchanted world of Sensory Hogwarts, where everyone is welcome - fidgeters, seekers, avoiders, and all! Take this magical (and very unofficial) quiz to sort your little witch or wizard into their Sensory House — no Sorting Hat required. Question 1: When it’s time to focus, your child... Is bouncing off the walls like they’ve had a double esp …

If your child screamed, cried, or shut down every morning before school - would you call that refusal? Because for more and more kids, it’s not about won’t go. It’s about can’t. I live this - every single day - as a mum of three neurodivergent “school can’t” kids. My eldest son has finally “finished” his education through the public mainstream system. And I use quotation marks very deliberately there. He completed two subjects, unscored, in Y …

As a neurodivergent mum of three autistic teens, I’ve spent a lot of time trying to bridge the gap between how my kids experience the world and how the world expects them to be. And somewhere along that journey, I came across the concept of the Double Empathy Problem and honestly, it helped everything make a little more sense. It gave me language for something I’d felt for years but couldn’t quite explain. So today, I want to gently unpack it with you, because it’s a conc …

Why Proprioception Matters (and Why Your Couch Is Volunteering) Proprioception is our built-in “GPS” that tells the body where it is in space. When kids crave extra input, they bounce, crash, lift, and squeeze anything within reach - usually the stuff we’d rather keep intact. Good news: you can channel that energy with proprioceptive activities at home using furniture you already own (no Pinterest-perfect jungle gym required). Safety First, Fun Always Clear the crash-zone of ha …

What Is a Sensory Diet? (And No, It’s Not About Food!) If you’ve ever heard the term sensory diet and thought, “Great, one more thing I have to feed my kids,” you’re not alone! But trust me, this kind of diet has nothing to do with kale chips or cutting out sugar (thank goodness). A sensory diet is about feeding the nervous system, not the tummy. As a mum of three very sensory seeking and sensory avoiding neurodivergent boys, learning about sensory diets was one of …

As a mum of three neurodivergent boys, I’ve seen what a huge difference the right support can make in a school setting. One of the simplest and most powerful strategies I’ve seen work again and again? Sensory breaks. These small, structured moments during the school day allow kids, especially those with sensory processing differences and ADHD, to reset, regulate, and return to learning with a clearer head and calmer body. I’ve Seen It With My Own Kids Some of the best teachers …