Notes From My Thrive Journal

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
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
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 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 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
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.