Author: Julie Cresswell
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5 things to ask yourself when….. you’re concerned about your child’s masking
Sometimes, when we’re asking children to behave in certain ways or fit in we’re asking them to be less them. There are times in life when we all have to be a bit less “us.” To push through uncomfortable feelings for a greater good. Both neurotypical AND neurodivergent people all experience times of having to…
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5 Reasons your child’s behaviour might feel more challenging right now and what could help
How are you finding your child’s behaviour at the moment? This time of year can bring an increase in behaviour which feels challenging. Whilst we’re all supposed to be jolly, happy families, the odds are behind the scenes you may find everyone is struggling more than usual and consequently there’s a lot more short fuses,…
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When thinking about the future feels overwhelming
When you look at what’s coming up for you and your child in coming years it can feel scary. Especially if they’re getting more independent or not on the same path as most of their peers. Knowing there are risks, but not being able to protect them. Knowing they will make mistakes, but not wanting…
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3 simple, but powerful questions for when your child is struggling
One of the hardest things as a parent is seeing your child struggle. It’s even more difficult if they struggle with everyday things most children are expected to “just do.” As well as their struggles you then have to deal with the big emotions this may bring up for them – for many children this…
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The best day out you never knew you had!
Once upon a time we took one of our teenagers (and friend) on holiday. We were based on a brilliant site about 40 mins outside Amsterdam – it’s got a swimming pool with amazing slides and a theme park on site as well as a whole heap of other activities. We spent the bulk of…