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People often say caregivers are strong. Strong for dealing with things. Strong for adjusting. Strong for keeping it all together. But if we only see strength as just pushing through, it becomes a trap. It doesn't leave space for rest, doubt, or being vulnerable. Over time, this kind of strength demands silence. Real strength is about knowing. Knowing when to take a break. Knowing when to ask for help. Knowing that setting boundaries isn't failing, but being wise. At The Clari

When a family is dealing with neurodivergence, the conversation usually kicks off with the question: “How’s the kid doing?” It makes sense to start there, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. What we don’t ask enough is how the parent, carer, or therapist is holding up. Are they getting enough sleep? Do they have emotional support? Are they quietly managing stress so others can keep going? Not asking these questions unintentionally suggests that caregivers should just keep go

Taking care of neurodivergent kids might look pretty organized from the outside: therapy sessions, routines, updates on progress, school meetings. But what you don’t see is the ongoing mental and emotional work quietly done by parents, carers, and therapists. This hidden effort involves predicting emotional changes, checking for things that might cause a reaction, managing your own feelings to help stabilize someone else’s, and making countless small decisions every day. This

A child’s nervous system remembers everything. Not in words — but in sensations. The moments when voices are raised. Doors slammed. That sharp “Why can’t you just listen?” Even when no harm is meant, their body records threat instead of safety . 🧠 Science explains this clearly: According to research from Harvard’s Center on the Developing Child , repeated exposure to yelling or harsh emotional tone triggers toxic stress  — a state where a child’s brain releases stress hormon

. It didn’t start that way. At first, I thought I was just learning. Trying. Figuring things out. But every time I... 1️⃣ Spill something 2️⃣ Get too loud 3️⃣ Move too slow 4️⃣ Forget a rule 5️⃣ Ask “Why?” again Mummy and Daddy yell. Not just loud — but with that mad, scary, sharp voice. Big eyes. Fast breathing. Like I did something terrible. But I wasn’t trying to be bad. I was just trying to button my shirt… reach the cup. So, I hold in the tears and figure it out on my ow

The PLAY Approach  is simple — yet deeply transformative: Presence  helps us regulate ourselves before responding. Listen  helps us understand the message behind the behaviour. Acknowledge  helps our children feel seen, which opens the door to cooperation. When we parent from connection instead of control, children don’t just comply — they trust . And that trust is the foundation of emotional intelligence, resilience, and empathy. Because when children feel safe enough to say

A child saying “NO” isn’t always about defiance.Often, it’s about learning independence  — a healthy part of their emotional growth. Here are a few ways to respond with calm and connection instead of control 👇 1️⃣ Stay calm — don’t take it personally. Their “NO” isn’t disrespect; it’s communication. Take a breath before responding. 2️⃣ Understand the “why” behind the “NO.” Are they tired, overwhelmed, or seeking control? Sometimes “NO” really means “I’m frustrated” or “I nee

“When I was young, I used to shut down whenever I had to speak in public.” My heart would race, my breath would quicken, and my mind would go blank. I thought it was shyness—but later, I learned it was my body’s way of saying, “I don’t feel safe.” Our autonomic nervous system (ANS) constantly scans for cues of safety and threat, often beyond our awareness. Polyvagal Theory  describes three main states we move through: 🟩 Safe (Ventral Vagal)  – calm and connected 🟨 Mobilized

Behind every “different” way of thinking lies a mind with extraordinary potential. Yet too often, neurodivergent individuals—those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or other cognitive differences—are misunderstood, labelled, or overlooked at work. What if, instead of trying to “fix” them, we learned to listen ? Neurodiversity isn’t a flaw to manage—it’s a strength to celebrate. These minds bring innovation, empathy, and unconventional solutions to complex problems. But to truly ha

When holistic health meets neurodiversity-affirming practice, something beautiful happens — healing becomes personal, inclusive, and empowering.  💫 Instead of viewing neurodivergence as something to “fix,” we begin to see it as a variation  in how people sense, think, and feel. From sensory-friendly nutrition and adaptive mindfulness to movement that honors the body’s rhythms — every adjustment becomes an act of respect and alignment. This integration isn’t about fitting cli

That’s not a flaw — it’s brilliance in motion. 💫 Non-linear thinkers — often neurodivergent — don’t just think outside the box … they see the whole system around it.  Their thoughts spiral, connect, and dance — weaving intuition, creativity, and insight into solutions that structured logic often misses. 💭 It’s associative, intuitive, and richly layered. 💭 It’s how breakthroughs are born. Yet in a world that rewards order over originality, many non-linear thinkers are told

Neurodivergent thinkers often see connections others miss — transforming complexity into clarity and challenge into invention. 🌈 ✨ Pattern recognition  fuels system redesign. ✨ Associative thinking  links unexpected ideas into breakthrough concepts. ✨ Perseverative focus  drives deep innovation and mastery. ✨ Low tolerance for inefficiency  sparks transformation and progress. Whether it’s an autistic engineer refining a system to perfection or an ADHD creator generating bold

Many autistic, ADHD, and dyslexic individuals possess extraordinary cognitive skills — not because they think more  or less , but because they think differently.  🌿 ✨ Pattern recognition  — seeing systems and solutions others miss. ✨ Hyperfocus  — turning passion into deep expertise. ✨ Detail orientation  — catching what others overlook. ✨ Divergent thinking  — generating bold, creative ideas that spark innovation. Too often, these strengths go unseen in environments built f

Neurodiversity-affirming practice teaches us to stop measuring worth by neurotypical standards — and start recognizing the hidden strengths  behind every so-called deficit. 💫 Hyperfocus  isn’t distraction — it’s deep-flow creativity. 💫 Sensory sensitivity  isn’t overreaction — it’s intuitive awareness. 💫 Unconventional thinking  isn’t stubbornness — it’s innovation in motion. 💫 Direct communication  isn’t bluntness — it’s honesty and clarity. When clients begin to reframe

For many neurodivergent individuals — including those with autism, ADHD, or dyspraxia — everyday sensations can be intense, muted, or ever-changing.  The hum of lights, the texture of fabric, or a burst of laughter might feel soothing to one person and overwhelming to another. These sensory processing differences aren’t flaws — they’re part of how each brain connects with the world. 🌈 Some people seek deep pressure or movement to feel grounded (hyposensitivity), while others

Dyslexia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia rarely stand alone. They often coexist , shaping how people learn, organize, and express ideas. For many, this combination brings daily challenges — but also extraordinary creativity, empathy, and problem-solving power. 🌿 Traditional “fix-it” approaches can miss this bigger picture. True support means focusing not on what’s missing, but on what’s magnificent. By blending structure with self-acceptance, and strategy with compassion, we hel

Often called “math dyslexia,”  dyscalculia affects how the brain understands and processes numbers. For some, even telling time, estimating distance, or following multi-step calculations can feel like decoding a foreign language. But these differences don’t reflect a lack of intelligence — they reveal a different kind of brilliance.  🌿 Many with dyscalculia are gifted communicators, deep thinkers, and creative problem-solvers who shine in storytelling, design, and abstract r

Often called Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) , dyspraxia affects how the brain plans and coordinates movement. Tasks others take for granted — writing neatly, tying shoes, catching a ball — can feel like climbing a mountain. But behind those challenges lies incredible persistence, creativity, and emotional depth. 🌿 Many with dyspraxia are gifted storytellers, empathetic communicators, and imaginative problem-solvers. Their strength doesn’t come from ease — it comes

Dyslexia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia aren’t “disabilities” — they’re diverse ways the brain processes language, movement, and numbers. 💫 Take dyslexia , for instance. It’s not about a lack of intelligence; it’s about a different  path the brain takes to read and write. While decoding words may take extra effort, big-picture thinking, creativity, and pattern recognition often shine brilliantly. 🌈 Many people with dyslexia become visionary designers, entrepreneurs, and artist