Lived experience – the crumbling wall of rewards
Have you ever had a moment when you questioned some of the fundamental beliefs that underpin your parenting? Welcome to my week! After spending years […]
Lived experience – My child didn’t need to change, I did.
Three years ago my days were filled with power struggles, yelling, sadness, and uncertainty about the future of my kid – if this is what […]
Lived experience- let go of the fear for the future
As a parent, nothing is scarier than the thought of your child facing challenges and obstacles that you can’t control. Up until the day of […]
Lived experience: We don’t talk about it… parent guilt and shame
Parenting comes with a lot of responsibilities and ideals about how we raise our kids. We put expectations on ourselves and let others do the […]
Lived experience – Surviving the festive season
The festive season is around the corner and with it comes family gatherings. There is always anticipation as cousins, siblings, uncles, aunts, and grandparents all […]
Lived experience: tips for neurodivergent parents
Need to know: Real-life tips and strategies for neurodivergent parents Parenting is challenging for most people, but for someone who is neurodivergent, the challenges are […]
Lived experience: My ADHD diagnosis as an adult
I sat in the attic and cried. The more I looked around the more I sobbed. And although the tears came quickly, I still felt […]
Lived experience: medication refusal
Need to know: Address medication refusal by first understanding your child’s reasons Taking medication is not easy for kids. Firstly, they need to learn how […]
“nothing better than seeing your child overcome a huge hurdle”
Need to know: We hear the personal story of a parent who talks about the joy of seeing your child overcome ASD and all the […]
“I find kids respond best when you are your most authentic self”
ADHD and schooling We interview a teacher who has had a diverse and eclectic path to fulfillment. She shares her journey, in particular what she […]