Anna

I have lost count of the number of playdates we have hosted to help build friendships and connection, but my child often wasn't invited back. This might not sound like a big thing, but my child loves playdates. They love going to other people’s houses. They would ask, “When is Sarah going to invite me to her house?” And I would fumble for an answer, Their mum is super busy. She works late… and they have that big dog.” We always held whole class parties and invited every child in the class,...

We’re deep in the special interests zone of K-Pop Demon Hunters at the moment, and if you have a neurodivergent child, you’ll know exactly what that looks like! Songs on repeat, endless YouTube clips and podcasts with the cast, live performances, stickers — anything and everything that brings joy. We’ve had our fair share of special interests over the years: Encanto , Harry Potter , Adopt Me , Longleat , Wicked , and now K-Pop Demon Hunters . I’ve learnt to embrace these passions as...

I remember standing outside Brownies one evening, waiting for my child to go in. Other parents and children from school gathered around....