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Sometimes I look around and think, how did we even get here again? One minute my two kids are laughing so hard the neighbours can probably hear them, the next is chaos. Tears, shouting, someone storming off, the little one crying because “she took my toy!” and my daughter insisting “he screamed first!” Sound familiar? I used to think this was just part of sibling life and in many ways, it is. But when you’re raising neurodivergent children, conflict comes with its own layers

I would have never said this before… but I’ve become a fan of having some kind of structure. I wouldn’t call it a strict routine because honestly, that would be a lie but, I do need rhythm in my days. Without it, we get to lunch still in our pijamas, nothing done, and I’m left wondering where the morning went. Don’t get me wrong, one of the things I love about home educating is the freedom. We don’t have to rush out the door every morning or follow a bell. But that same freed

Have you ever heard the phrase “sharing is caring” ? Well, here’s a little secret… it doesn’t work! At least, not the way we expect it to...

When I started this parenting journey, people loved to joke about how hard it is. I always figured tantrums and tears would be the...

One of the biggest mistakes we parents make is expecting kids to sit and “focus” for longer than their brains are ready for. The truth...

This week has been all about getting ready for our new routine. Not just for my daughter, but for me too. Homeschooling means everyone...

Before I share this story about my two-year-old, I want to mention that I’ve walked this path with my daughter too. She’s now eight, and...

As a neurodivergent family, we learn as we go. I’ve worked with many kids, I was a nursery teacher and nanny, but parenting my own? Whole...

Back to reality after one month of holiday… I mean, holiday life is still reality, but it’s a different one. And it’s way too short. When...

There’s nothing like being back in your childhood home with your own kids to make you realise just how far you’ve come and how much still...

Let’s be real. Most of the time when people say: “My toddler doesn’t listen,”  what they actually mean is: “I expected them to act like a...

What I Know Now as a Parent Let me tell you something I’ve seen over and over again with my own kids, the children I’ve worked with, and...

Family day out The past weeks have been… a lot. The sun finally showed up in London, and with it came this weird energy shift. Chaotic...

I will hold your hand until the end When I first decided to parent differently, all I really knew was: I didn’t want to do it the way it...

Mothering with love Some parts of me were shaped in silence. Growing up, respect meant obedience.Discipline meant fear.You didn’t speak...

Lately, my life is a freaking mess... the kind where I hide in the bathroom just to breathe. The kind of mess where cereal ends up in...

Yes, it’s the holidays. Yes, we’re tired. But also, our kids are watching. Listening. Learning. Copying. They’re not just picking up on...