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7 Apr 2026Laetitia Andrac

PDA Parenting: What Actually Helps in the Moment

PDA (Persistent Drive for Autonomy) parenting requires a completely different approach than traditional strategies. This article explores what actually helps in real-life moments: understanding your child's nervous system threat response, regulating yourself first, offering genuine autonomy, using play and indirect communication, and knowing when to drop demands entirely. Learn why what worked yesterday might fail today, how your own nervous system impacts your child's capacity.

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17 Feb 2026Laetitia Andrac

ADHD Mornings: Why they feel impossible & what helps

ADHD mornings aren't about laziness, they're about executive dysfunction, transitions, and sensory overload. This article explores why mornings feel impossible for ADHD brains and shares practical, compassionate strategies from clinical psychologist Johanna Badenhorst. Learn how to reduce demands, prepare strategically, use regulating music, prioritise ruthlessly, and lead with self-compassion. Discover that good enough is good enough and you're doing better than you think.

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2 Dec 2025Laetitia Andrac

Intimacy in Neurodivergent Families: Beyond the Bedroom

Raising neurodivergent children depletes the emotional and physical resources couples need for intimacy. But intimacy extends far beyond sex. Clinical psychologist and sexologist Lil Desille shares how neurodivergent families can create 'pockets' of connection. From understanding the systemic pressures that pull partners apart to practical strategies for rebuilding emotional closeness, this guide shows why prioritising your partnership benefits your entire family.

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11 Nov 2025Laetitia Andrac

Energy Accounting: Prevent Neurodivergent Burnout

Energy accounting treats your child's energy like a bank account, tracking what charges and drains their nervous system throughout the day. This practical framework helps families shift from reactive crisis management to proactive burnout prevention. Learn why school exhausts neurodivergent children, how to recognise early signs of burnout, and practical strategies for recharging - including modelling power pack language, offering simple recharging options, and planning rest days in advance.

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