Living with Undiagnosed ADHD: What I Learned Through ADHD Screenings and Self-Discovery
I started looking into more about what does ADHD in women like? Thinking back to my school days, I can see how ADHD symptoms in girls' can often be harder to notice, especially if they don’t display signs of hyperactivity. I would overthink everything in the classroom.
How to Cope as a Special Needs Parent
If you're feeling particularly stressed about a situation, for instance, if you're at a meeting or anything else when you think “I need a moment to myself” you can use the hand breathing technique.
Why is Nature Good for Mental Health?
I think that access to resources to support parents and carers mental health and wellbeing is essential especially when raising neurodivergent children or being a neurodivergent parent. When parents and carers have ways to find and benefit from these resources, without feeling like they need to sacrifice more of their energy or time, it can help relieve stress and create a positive impact not only for themselves but for their whole family.
Are you a Neurodivergent Parent? Here's How You Can Feel Less Overstimulated.
I was aware that there is a lot of information about techniques and strategies for supporting neurodivergent children. Yet, I haven’t come across nearly as many resources for parents who are neurodivergent.
The Importance of Connection and Support in the Wellness Industry
Having that space to either ask questions during the live calls or having the ability to email and get in touch with the teachers to ask any anything or just sharing experiences and insights with someone else was really helpful.
Can Adults with ADHD Meditate?
It's part of my regular routine.
It helps me to sleep better. It helps regulate my emotions and I actually feel rested. This is the best natural fix anybody can have.
It helps me to show up and helps me to do what I need to do for my family, for my clients, and most importantly definitely for myself.
Becoming a Podcast Host
Creating a Spotify podcast for neurodivergent parenting came from wanting to try a new way of reaching families who aren't on social media or who want to receive resources and support outside of scrolling on social media.
1 year of Slow Down Amaya
I never would have imagined that I would have reached this many people and had people across the world reading my books. My books are being read in the UK, the US, Canada, Brazil, Australia, Italy, Germany and Spain!
Yoga Nidra Meditation for Neurodivergent Parents
Meditation can feel like something that seems “too hard to do” or when you don't see/think about meditation, it becomes out of sight and out of mind. However, I feel that starting a meditation practice that isn't overly rigid (not a daily challenge that you think that you need to achieve), can benefit neurodivergent parents.
How I Use Mindfulness to Help Develop Children's Emotional Skills
When practiced regularly children can start to notice what thoughts come up in their mind and not put themselves down for thinking those thoughts. Instead, they can develop a kinder attitude towards their thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
How Yoga is a Powerful Self-Care Tool for Parents and Carergivers in a Neurodiverse Family
When you create pockets of time to look after your wellbeing and recharge your energy you can feel a sense of connection to yourself. This helps you rediscover your own needs and how you can balance your very limited time and energy.
It can be hard to simply have quiet time by yourself
How Children Can Teach Adults
Without experiencing moments of slight discomfort I wouldn't be developing my growth mindset and be open to new opportunities and experiences.
How to Share Diverse Picture Books with Kids
When children read a book and see characters who look like them, or share a relatable experience, they develop a deeper connection to the story.
I didn’t see myself in books as a child.
How to Support Sibling’s Wellbeing in Neurodiverse Families
When I was working with children in the charity sector, delivering social and emotional activities, I noticed that siblings in neurodiverse families often advocated for and worried about their brother(s)/sister(s) even at a young age.
This often meant that instead of having fun they would feel worried about what might happen next.
Starting the Year with Gratitude
While catching up with some admin work I realised that I was getting close to reaching my goal of sharing mindfulness through storytelling with 1000 families in one year.
When I first set this aim I thought I was being too ambitious and it was an impossible goal. Yet, now I think it might be possible over the next few months.
Want to Reduce Stress as a Parent to a Neurodivergent Child? Here's How
It’s normal for your mind to wander or you might want to rush through the process. When you notice that your mind has started thinking about the next part of your routine, see if you can simply observe them without being critical towards yourself or your thoughts.
1:1 Transform Programme: Everything you Need to Know
When you’re navigating support systems for your neurodivergent child it can cause you to feel fatigued, highly stressed and/or anxious.
Over time, if you aren't taking actions to look after yourself you might find yourself in a cycle of burnout. It might feel like burnout is unavoidable and just how life is for being in a neurodiverse family.
1:1 Programme and The Lion King
When you're part of Transform, you're provided with space to remember who you are beyond your caring responsibilities.
Taking up Space: The Wellness Industry
I knew that there would be people who would want to see more diversity and inclusion in the wellness space. I had a feeling that there were probably Black and POC people who were too nervous to attend a yoga class due to being the only “one” in the room.
12 Weeks of Wellbeing
The lead up to the festive period can feel stressful and unpredictable. This can especially be the case when you're in a neurodiverse family.
Although you will be doing your best to keep a sense of routine and predictability for your child(ren), there will be things that pop up outside of your control.