Notes From My Thrive Journal

Why We Track: The Power of Writing It Down

Why We Track: The Power of Writing It Down

In this post, I share how tracking Devan’s meltdowns helped me spot patterns I’d never noticed before, and why writing things down can be a game-changer for SEN parents looking...

Why We Track: The Power of Writing It Down

In this post, I share how tracking Devan’s meltdowns helped me spot patterns I’d never noticed before, and why writing things down can be a game-changer for SEN parents looking...

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.