Communication and The Big Questions
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What Do My Balls Do?
A peaceful drive home after a day by the river quickly turned into one of the most unexpected parenting conversations I’ve ever had. From awkward anatomy questions to “Wild Wees,” this is a funny, honest glimpse into the wonderfully unpredictable world of PDA parenting. Continue reading
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Does the sun melt away the clouds?
“Does the sun melt away the clouds?” It seemed like a simple question on the school run. But as I listened to my son’s reasoning, I realised it wasn’t really about clouds at all. It was another reminder that he sees the world differently—and how spending time in his world has changed the way I… Continue reading
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Have the clocks ever been normal?
Living with parenting exhaustion—sleep struggles, school pressures, and the reality of raising a neurodivergent child when time never feels like your own. Have the clocks ever been normal? Continue reading
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Grandma, can you please just stop talking?
Parenting a PDA child taught me that sometimes the most powerful communication strategy is saying nothing at all. Discover why silence, presence, and reducing demands helps children with PDA regulate and feel safe. Learn practical ways to support without overwhelming—through quiet connection instead of words Continue reading
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Am I a Christian?
My son asked me something on Saturday morning that I wasn’t quite expecting. He wanted to know if he was a Christian. What followed was one of the most fascinating conversations we’ve ever had — including the discovery that he prays every single day at exactly 20:18. Because he was born in 2018. Continue reading
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Why Is Everybody Obsessed With Jokes?
When my son asked, “Why is everybody obsessed with jokes?” I realised he had a point. In a world full of sarcasm and hidden meanings, he communicates with total honesty. But one dad joke — about someone being “Justin time” — stuck. Because when humour connects to something predictable, structured and safe, like time, he… Continue reading
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Can you get square eyes?
My son had recently become obsessed with a game on Roblox called Grow your Garden. He loved it. And my husband, who also had an account on Roblox (for the kids I might add!!), also enjoyed playing it with the kids. Every morning my son would sit with my husband and play on this game.… Continue reading
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Is my son psychic?
This is something that’s been on my mind lately. Not exactly bothering me, but niggling away in the background and that is, is my son psychic? I’m not even sure I believe in people being psychic, but like with most things, I try to stay open — especially when the evidence starts piling up. Over… Continue reading
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Is God real?
Over the last couple of weeks the questions have been back. We have had some great questions and it didn’t surprise me when my son asked me the biggest question he had ever asked me, a question which is one of the most frequently asked philosophical and religious questions in history. Is God real? Is… Continue reading
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The Questions of My Child: Understanding Communication Challenges
We know my son asks a lot of questions – so much so I have written a whole blog about this. His favourite type of conversation isn’t a typical back-and-forth exchange but more of an interview—he asks, and the other person answers. It reminds me of other moments where I’ve questioned how he understands the… Continue reading