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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
How to Reduce Stress When Neurodivergent Parenting
As a parent carer you will give huge amounts of love, care and attention to your child(ren). Your primary focus each day is likely navigating the best ways to support your child and fighting for their needs in different contexts.
However, when was the last time you treated yourself with kindness and compassion?
“Can I Touch Your Hair?”
I have lost count how many times people have asked if they can touch my hair.
When I was a child it was a regular question but as an adult the same question has been asked several times.
How to Look After Your Wellbeing When Neurodivergent Parenting
Everyone has different thoughts on what aspect of their wellbeing they want to focus on.
In this blog post I share my personal relationship with prioritising my wellbeing. I offer five ways you can take steps to focus on your wellbeing.