Welcome to my blog
I hope you find these posts useful. I love writing about these topics but remember, it’s all from my own experiences and every family is unique. Some posts are just for information, while others reflect my belief about learning and life.
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Raising Confident Learners:
The Power of Positive Language in Home Education There’s a moment every parent knows too well, the one where, despite our best intentions to raise confident learners, a small comment leaves our child’s shoulders sinking. Words have weight. Especially ours….
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The Rise of Unschooling for Neurodiverse Learners.
Are Traditional Schools Stifling our Children’s Development? For those raising neurodiverse learners, there’s a quiet shift happening in family living rooms, kitchen tables, and parks. More parents are asking, “Is this really working for my child?” when it comes to…
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Discover Garden Birds in the UK: A Fun Guide [2025]
Watching garden birds can turn your garden into a lively learning experience at any time of the year! Identifying Common Garden Birds Most UK gardens are home to various feathered friends, each with unique features and habits. This guide will…
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Practical Steps to Combat Home Education Burnout
🔥Burnout🔥 Even the word feels heavy, doesn’t it? As a home educator, you might have noticed this unwelcomed guest creeping in slowly and introducing itself as exhaustion – physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion – that doesn’t go away after a…
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Why sit on your ‘but’
We can build their self-esteem or knock their confidence so easily. I have been just as guilty as the next mom for not realising the impact of my words. Imagine. You have worked so hard at making a lovely evening meal,…
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Our Liverpool Adventure: From Libraries to Wicked
We had planned to go see Wicked, a show we had wanted to see for such a long time! But the good old train strikes struck again! Leaving absolutely panic in our house filled with neurodivergent children. ‘Change’ is a…
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The Impact of ‘The Out of Sync Child’ on Parenting Special Needs
My journey researching special needs in kids started in 2007 when I came across ‘The Out of Sync Child‘; it became my best friend. I laughed so loud at some points as I identified with them, but I also cried…
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