Articles

What No One Tells You About Breaking Generational Cycles as a Neurodivergent Parent

What No One Tells You About Breaking Generational Cycles as a Neurodivergent Parent

What No One Tells You About Breaking Generational Cycles as a Neurodivergent ParentSarah Middleton
Published on: 09/07/2026

Breaking generational cycles while parenting neurodivergent children is some of the hardest, most invisible work there is. Here's what I wish every cycle-breaking parent knew.

ReflectionsADHDNeurodiversity Affirming PracticeParentingMentoring
Fine at School, Falling Apart at Home: What Ivy's Story Taught Me About Emotion Coaching and PDA

Fine at School, Falling Apart at Home: What Ivy's Story Taught Me About Emotion Coaching and PDA

Fine at School, Falling Apart at Home: What Ivy's Story Taught Me About Emotion Coaching and PDASarah Middleton
Published on: 15/06/2026

Many neurodivergent children hold it together at school and fall apart at home. In this post I share what made the difference for one child, and the simple approach that helped everyone around her.

AutismPathological Demand AvoidanceNeurodiversity Affirming PracticeTeachingNervous System Support