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Supporting Neurodiverse Children with New/Unfamiliar Experiences

Neurodiverse children can be overwhelmed by sensory systems (noise, smells, crowds) — and although it may appear exciting to the predominant neurotype, it may feel threatening to the neurodiverse child.

Read now to learn the strategies you can use to support your neurodiverse child with new or unfamiliar experiences.

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Why I Stopped Pushing My Son to Do Homework—and What I Learned Instead

As parents, we all carry expectations for our children—some spoken, some silent. Even when these expectations seem small, the disappointment can be immense when our kids don’t meet them.

Read more on finding ways to motivate your teen can help you to let go of expectations and support them in thriving.

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Take the Cape Off, Mum: Why Supermum Isn’t the Goal (And Never Was)

Can we just take a moment to appreciate what we actually do as mothers? Because let’s be real - society, and sadly even us sometimes, have bought into this whole “Wonder Woman” identity, and honestly? It’s doing us a disservice.

Read more on learning to take the cape off and be the mama and the woman you were born to be.

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Supporting Neurodiverse Children with Impulse Control

I’ve come to understand how impulse control is closely tied to executive functioning skills such as emotional regulation (e.g. hitting when upset), and response inhibition (e.g. blurting things out or interrupting conversations).

While medications are available and can help with impulse control, many non-medical strategies and therapies are just as powerful and effective. Read now to learn more.

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Supporting Teens During Exams: 5 Stress-Reducing Parenting Strategies

Exams are tough for anyone, but for teenagers, the pressure can feel unbearable. Juggling multiple subjects over a week or two, while also managing expectations from parents, teachers, and themselves, can lead to overwhelming stress.

In this blog I give 5 strategies parents can use to help their teens through this period.

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Raising Confident Kids: What Helps And What Hurts

Every parent dreams of raising a confident child. One who believes in themselves and has the courage to chase their dreams. But confidence doesn’t look the same in every child.

In this blog I give some tips on the do’s and don’ts raising confident kids.

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Supporting Neurodivergent Children with Routines

Routines are a powerful tool. By adulthood, many of us rely on them to stay organised, reduce stress, and manage our daily lives. For neurodivergent children, however, routines - while beneficial - can present unique challenges.

In this blog I give some tips on how we can support neurodiverse children with routines.

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How Do Homeschooled Children Have A Healthy Social Life?

When thinking about the social life of a homeschooled child do you wonder if they’ll end up being anti-social? Will they become miserable or depressed because they didn’t have access to friends? Will they feel as if they are missing out? Will they grow up seeking attention from the wrong people or situations? 

In this blog I explain some strategies on how to build a healthy social life for a homeschooled child.

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Chelle Douglas Chelle Douglas

Homeschooling and Juggling Life

Once you’re in the throughs of homeschooling, it can be a hard adjustment in figuring out how your life actually fits into it all. With wanting to give your child the best education, it can be difficult managing your own life. In this blog I explain some helpful tips on how you can homeschool and manage your own life successfully.

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Homeschooling A Neurodiverse Child

Having a neurodiverse child at home in the evenings and weekend is nothing compared to having them home 24/7. In this blog I explain some helpful strategies on how you can homeschool your neurodiverse child and clues to look for to help make the process flow.

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