Notes From My Thrive Journal

When There's No Village: Parenting Without Support

When There's No Village: Parenting Without Support

They say it takes a village to raise a child. But what if you don’t have one? In this post, I share the realities of parenting without support, the breaking...

When There's No Village: Parenting Without Support

They say it takes a village to raise a child. But what if you don’t have one? In this post, I share the realities of parenting without support, the breaking...

What a New School Year Means to Us

What a New School Year Means to Us

After a long summer of regular meltdowns, the return to school felt like the fresh start we desperately needed. In this post, I share the relief and joy of seeing...

What a New School Year Means to Us

After a long summer of regular meltdowns, the return to school felt like the fresh start we desperately needed. In this post, I share the relief and joy of seeing...

Surviving Holidays as a SEN Family

Surviving Holidays as a SEN Family

Read about the raw reality of our summer break: the meltdowns, the messy moments, and the memories that made it all worth it. If you’ve ever felt like your holiday...

Surviving Holidays as a SEN Family

Read about the raw reality of our summer break: the meltdowns, the messy moments, and the memories that made it all worth it. If you’ve ever felt like your holiday...

Understanding Triggers: The First Step to Managing Meltdowns

Understanding Triggers: The First Step to Manag...

Meltdowns can feel like they come out of nowhere, but they seldom do. In this post, I share what I’ve learned about recognising my child’s emotional triggers, and how this...

Understanding Triggers: The First Step to Manag...

Meltdowns can feel like they come out of nowhere, but they seldom do. In this post, I share what I’ve learned about recognising my child’s emotional triggers, and how this...

Sensory Play That Saves the Day: 5 Summer Setups That Actually Work

Sensory Play That Saves the Day: 5 Summer Setup...

Here are simple, calming sensory play setups that work - perfect for summer holidays and long days at home with kids who need to move, explore, or reset.

Sensory Play That Saves the Day: 5 Summer Setup...

Here are simple, calming sensory play setups that work - perfect for summer holidays and long days at home with kids who need to move, explore, or reset.

An Unexpected Act of Kindness That Made My Day

An Unexpected Act of Kindness That Made My Day

A simple trip to McDonalds turned into one of those “oh wow” parenting reflections. It wasn’t loud or flashy - but it was beautiful.

An Unexpected Act of Kindness That Made My Day

A simple trip to McDonalds turned into one of those “oh wow” parenting reflections. It wasn’t loud or flashy - but it was beautiful.