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.

school holidays

3rd Jan 2025

Did you have a nice Christmas and New Year?

We all know the score don’t we. For a couple of weeks after the big day and New Year when you see new people, people you haven’t seen since last year they say… “Did you have a good Christmas and New Year?” And I always wonder are they really interested, like really interested or do Continue reading

Co-Parenting, Family Life, Holidays and Celebration, Mental Health, Parenting, Special Needs Parenting

Christmas and New Year, Emotional Regulation, Family, Family Traditions, motherhood, Parenting, Parenting Challenges, school holidays, Sensory Processing, traditions
14th Dec 2023

Why are you crying, Mum?*

*Disclaimer: Get your tissues at the ready It was Monday – my worst day of the week as I am sure you are aware. This Monday was going to be a good Monday though. It was a PD day from school which meant my son was off school. This meant I had had to take Continue reading

Daily Life Stories, Family Dynamics, Mental Health, Parenting Challenges and Milestones, Sensory Processing

Autism Parenting, Emotional Regulation, Family Outings, Parenting Failures and Wins, school holidays, sensory overload, swimming lessons