The Questions of My Child

Parenting a PDA child can be challenging. Find advice, tips, and personal experiences to support your journey every step of the way.

Family Dynamics

28th Dec 2024

How long have you managed to hide in the toilet for?

I am absolutely sure at some point as parents you have hidden in the toilet to get some peace and quiet. But how long does this normally last. Not long for me usually. Ten minutes max I can probably make it last before children are banging on the door. But still hiding out on the Continue reading

Autism/ADHD Journey, Christmas Traditions, Health and Wellbeing, Humour in Parenting, Mental Health in Parenting

Emotional resilience, Family Dynamics, Finding Peace, Hiding in the Bathroom, Overwhelmed Mum, Parenting Struggles, Sensory Needs
3rd May 2024

Are you 41 now?

It was my birthday on Wednesday and at 6.30am my son woke up and the first thing he said was happy birthday. Then he asked… “Are you 41 now?” And I was indeed 41. He said he had been thinking about it all night. We had a normal morning and he went to school. This Continue reading

Emotional Moments, Family Life, Lessons in Adaptability, Parenting, Special Needs Parenting

Birthdays and Expectations, Coping with Change, Emotional resilience, Family Dynamics, Parenting Lessons, sensory overload, Special Needs Challenges