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Trying Softer: When Parenting Feels Like Too Much

Trying Softer: When Parenting Feels Like Too Much

Trying Softer: When Parenting Feels Like Too MuchSarah Middleton
Published on: 31/07/2025

When parenting feels overwhelming, maybe we don’t need to try harder— perhaps we need to try softer. This post shares a heartfelt reminder about asking for help, self-compassion, and staying connected.

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Supporting Yourself (and Your Neurodivergent Kids) Through the Winter Holidays

Supporting Yourself (and Your Neurodivergent Kids) Through the Winter Holidays

Supporting Yourself (and Your Neurodivergent Kids) Through the Winter HolidaysSarah Middleton
Published on: 06/07/2025

This post shares gentle, sensory-friendly ideas to support your nervous system and meet your family’s needs during the winter holidays. An important reminder that slowing down is okay – and sometimes exactly what we need.

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Whole Body Listening – A first attempt to find the science to back a change

Whole Body Listening – A first attempt to find the science to back a change

Whole Body Listening – A first attempt to find the science to back a changeDr Connie Buckingham
Published on: 22/05/2025

I can appreciate the appeal of Whole Body Listening. I first came across the strategy in the early 2000s when working as a school psychologist.

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Funding support for neurodivergent adults

Funding support for neurodivergent adults

Funding support for neurodivergent adultsSarah Middleton
Published on: 13/05/2025

Fidgeting is a neurobiological necessity. As a social worker in education, I share research and strategies to help schools build their knowledge of inclusive practices for neurodivergent students.

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