behaviour

Starting School: Exposing Household Differences

February 20, 2024

Starting “big school” is a momentous occasion. For many kids it’s a significant step that comes with a number of hurdles. For neurodivergent kids, these hurdles can be larger or more numerous. And, it is becoming increasingly apparent to me, for kids from neurodivergent households (whether they’re ND or NT), it can be quite a leap. Some children will struggle emotionally at school. Others will be “fine” at school and emotional at home. Others will[…]

The Presence of Unpleasance

May 9, 2023

The vast, vast majority of parents love their children unconditionally. When it comes to behavioural difficulties, one of the most confronting and devastating aspects is when parents have moments in which they realise they don’t necessarily like their child. Even for extended periods of time. The constant energy drain, emotional trauma, sleep deprivation, and even physical pain, that can accompany parenting kids struggling to regulate behaviour and emotions, can make it very difficult not to[…]