September is here…

Dear Neurodiversity Parent, 

If you are like me, September can feel stressful, with lots of new drop offs and collections going into the calander, and the idea of early mornings causing defininite tention!

On top of this, there can be a lot of "hype". Shops filled with "back to school" signs, endless conversations about “back-to-school,” and social media lists of 101 things you should be doing right to get it right. It can feel like a lot of pressure. 

The tricky thing is that, September does matter, transitions can be hard for our children, and a little preparation goes a long way. The trick is to prepare calmly, without falling into the hype.

Here are 3 gentle ways to begin:

1️⃣ Think in bite-sized steps. Instead of trying to overhaul routines, choose one small anchor to reintroduce (like a set bedtime or regular breakfast).

2️⃣ Gather the basics. Like we talked about last week, the basic foundations make a big difference. Make a short list of what really needs to be ready (uniform, bag, lunch box). Ignore the rest of the noise.

3️⃣ Keep it low-key. Children take their cues from us. If you stay calm and organised, it helps them feel safe and steady.

You don’t need to rush or get swept up in “back-to-school mania.” You just need steady steps, taken with you and your child in mind.

This week, in membership, let's talk about what we can do to be organised and calm this Septeber. 

Next week in the membership, I’ll be sharing practical scripts and a toolkit to help you prepare your child emotionally for the transition, without overwhelm.

With warmth,

Your Child and Adolescent Psychologist,

Lorraine Xx

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