By Natalie Brobin When my best friend died suddenly, I completely fell apart. I didn’t have the tools for self-care or if I had them, I couldn’t access them. I was miserable and so was everyone around me. I had numerous PTSD symptoms but didn’t know what to do with them. I held my breath …
By Natalie Brobin I always knew exactly what was going on in my daughter’s health. I spent hours researching her various health conditions. Whenever she received a new diagnosis, I would head to the computer and do my research on how to manage it. If someone asked me how I was doing, I would end up …
8 ways to practice emotional self-care when you parent a medically complex child Read More »
By Susie Hopkins For so many mums of kids with disabilities, 2020 and 2021 have been next level stressful. We’ve been in harsh, extended lockdowns so much of the time, especially here in Melbourne, and the impact of Coronavirus has been so difficult in so many ways. Financially, emotionally, you name it. It has been …
When times are tough get back to the basics of self-care Read More »
By Kelly Wilton The recent R UK OK day got me thinking about how many of us really aren’t ok. As parent-carers we have a role that is very different to that of typical parents. And this is not a comparison chart or a shout out of ‘who does it harder’. As I have said …
By Susie Hopkins There’s not a mum alive who doesn’t wonder what the future holds for her children. This causes a whole other level of worry though if your child has a disability. With my son, Harry, for example, I have no idea whether he will be able to live independently or not as an …
By Kelly Wilton This isn’t a complete list, and my list is going to differ from your list – because that’s the point isn’t it – we’re all so different and unique. It’s a bit of fun though to take a light-hearted look at ourselves, and you might catch a glimpse of your own family …
5 ways to tell you might be from neurodiverse family Read More »
By Kelly Wilton Put your hand up if you’ve heard one of these before… 1. You look tired. Really, we hadn’t noticed! 2. You should take some time for you From the person who says we look tired, but they never offer to take the kids! 3. You should go out more, get away from …
5 things we get told a lot as parents of children with a disability Read More »
By Susie Hopkins It’s a heart-breaking reality that as humans we tend to behave in ways that push others away when we need them most. As mums of kids with neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD and autism, we see this all too often. Before I learned about autism and how to meet my son’s ever-changing …
Connection is everything for us and our kids to thrive Read More »
Connecting mind, body and soul through exercise – we know it’s good for us so why don’t we prioritise it? If you need a gentle nudge in the right direction, what better way than to be kitted out with all the latest and greatest stuff. It’s a start, at least, right?
Ahhh! Nothing beats a refreshing cup of tea! From what kind of tea you prefer down to how you drink it and where you drink it – it’s all a matter of personal choice and the little rituals that make relaxing with a cuppa so special. Here are some sweet little additions to add to your daily …
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