What happened when I was too shy to ask the neighbours to move their car off our shared drive

I decided to drive through a different paddock, got the car completely stuck in mud, wheelspun a lot, got tangled in an electric fence and got electrocuted, all whilst the kids were crying and screaming. I managed to turn the power off the fence, climb under the car (in the cow shit and mud) detangle...

What would you do if you knew you wouldn’t fail?

If fear wasn’t holding you back? I feel that ‘letting go of fear’ is somewhat essential to the world’s well-being. Fear of failure, fear of what people might think, fear of what might happen if things don’t work out how you wanted etc is holding us all back from being the best we can be....

My Child is Talking to me!

I think Mie is doing well. Lately, she’s been teaching all of us about space. She’s been reading a lot about space and wondering about it. ‘Mum, if we wanted to ice skate (on whatever moon it is that’s made of ice), we’d need special shoes so we don’t fly off into space. Maybe we...

Autism/High-Fuctioning-Autism/Aspergers

Should it be a word that frightens us? Why has it got some sort of stigma attached to it? Why am I afraid to write about it? Autism doesn’t frighten me. If my child is diagnosed with High Functioning Autism/Aspergers it will open up new doors and hopefully we’ll receive more help and guidance as...

Running keeps me sane – returning to exercise after a mild traumatic brain injury

It’s been an intense journey, healing from my fractured forehead. I’m quite an active person; always running, surfing, skiing and enjoying nature. I’ve sure had to take a step back and literally do nothing. Doing nothing sounds quite fun for a while, right? Trust me, it’s not. I NEED my exercise. I NEED my endorphins....

Fractured Skull – Restructured Life

It’s been three months since I fractured my forehead. It’s been an incredible challenge. I’ve really had to slow down and look at this post concussion syndrome as an opportunity, rather than an obstacle Head Injury – Living with Post Concussion Syndrome. I had grand intentions of this being my chance to put into practice...

I will fight until my last breath

I will fight for my child until my last breath. I will continue to relentlessly explain, to you and anyone involved in my child’s life, how her academic, social and physical learning can be enhanced and extended. I will not give up. Your opinion is valued, but unless you are a professional using evidence based...

Meaningful Connection with an Anxious Child

After an incredibly tough few weeks where Mie (7) has hidden in her mind more and more every day, I felt a sadness wash over me. I felt as if I had lost all connection with my beautiful child. I had reached the point of exhaustion.  We discussed as a family that I needed to...

Keep me safe in your pocket

My Daughter (7) doesn’t talk to me. Has she ever? I can’t even remember. I’m so wrapped up in the present drama. I’m crying my eyes out after she's gone to bed. Today, I learnt she hasn’t spoken to her teacher in six weeks, that she’s regressing at school, that her one friendship has fizzled...

This too shall pass

Another incredibly challenging day, but also so full of beauty. My favourite moments were the kids squealing on the swings and Mie smiling hanging upside down. But nothing compares to the joy of putting my boys to bed, listening to their breaths slow down and watching their bodies relax. It’s a rare moment for me....