Are you going on a holiday?

I love the change in season - April is lovely! It always makes me pause and think about what I want more of… and what I need to step back from. And if I’m honest, I’ve been feeling something lately. Some of the spaces we turn to for support feel… they fell heavy to me.There’s a lot of negativity. A lot of noise. A lot of strong opinions.And not always a lot of hope or comradery. THIS is why mys...

This week, I want to gently shift the lens. When we talk about neurodivergence, conversations can quickly centre around support needs, accommodations, overwhelm, or advocacy. Those things matter. But they are not the whole story. Neurodivergent children are not defined by their regulation challenges. They are often:Deeply perceptive.Exceptionally creative.Highly attuned to detail.Passionate abo...

At some point, many of us face this question. How do we talk to our child about neurodiversity? Silence can create confusion.Over-explaining can create overwhelm. What matters most is tone. When neurodivergence is framed as difference rather than deficit, children feel relief. Relief that there is a reason.Relief that they are not broken.Relief that their experiences make sense. These conversat...