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Mud + Water = happiness. 👏😍🩵

Mud + Water = happiness. 👏😍🩵

I consider myself so incredibly lucky that along t

I consider myself so incredibly lucky that along this journey so far I’ve met so many incredible women - far too many to name individually. 🩷 Those who will never stop fighting for their children, those that always stand up for change, those that make a difference & those who will never take “no” for an answer. You’re all incredible & I’m very grateful to know you. 👏

Thanks so much for following along & being part of this community. We’re stronger together, always. 🌈💜

Here’s to…

the advocates
the changemakers
the rulebreakers
the protectors
the women

#InternationalWomensDay

This morning, I took Ethan for a solo breakfast da

This morning, I took Ethan for a solo breakfast date! 💜 Ethan’s Dad is on a Stag Do (his) so after dropping him at the train station I decided to take the plunge & give it a go.

Yes, it may “just” be taking your son for breakfast, what’s the fuss? But for SEND parents there’s always so much to consider & I have to admit, anxiety often tries to play tricks on you to convince you it will all go terribly.

Will there be a disabled parking space right near the entrance? Will we get judging stares when we park in a disabled bay? Will they be able to wait with you whilst you’re ordering breakfast at the tills or will this result in challenging behaviours/meltdowns? Will the cafe be too busy, too loud & too overwhelming? Will they be able to communicate with me what’s wrong? Will they need the toilet & there’s nothing you can do as they have a terrible fear of hand dryers? What if you need the toilet yourself? Oh gosh, I need a knife to butter my toast - will they be ok by themselves for 30 seconds whilst I run & grab one? Will the people around us be kind & judgement free? 🤯 These worries & thoughts are literally just off the top of my head from this morning - if I thought it through, I could most definitely add loads more.

I’m happy to report though that that all went well. It was very short & sweet - but we parked easily, Ethan waited semi-patiently whilst we ordered, the cafe was very quiet, we managed to avoid the toilets entirely & no judgement was felt. Oh & after trying to get a staff members attention & failing I took the plunge & made the 30 seconds dash to grab a knife & all was well & I could see Ethan all the way. 💜

Here’s to more solo breakfast dates - but hopefully with less anxiety next time, please. 🫶🌈✨

Bird Spotter, two years running. 🦉🦢🦅 Nothing fan

Bird Spotter, two years running. 🦉🦢🦅

Nothing fancy, no itchy new outfits, no forced requirements, nothing that will cause stress at school - just Ethan’s standard clothes we wear to go Bird Spotting in the Forest most weekends. 🩵

To keep it real - the Binoculars came off as soon as Ethan arrived at School, never to be worn again & I’m pretty sure Ethan has never sat still long enough to let us read him this book in full, Bower Bird by Julia Donaldson - however lovely the story may be. 😅🌺

We do things our way & it’s totally fine if you do to.📚

Happy World Book Day, however you’re taking part - even if you’re not taking part at all. 🩵

Ethan said “hello” via his AAC totally spontaneous

Ethan said “hello” via his AAC totally spontaneously for the first time today! 😍 May sound small to some - but this is HUGE for Ethan socially to build relationships further with those around him. It happened at School where he said “hello” to his teacher! 🥰 She had been off poorly for a couple of days so he maybe wanted to demonstrate how pleased he was that she was back.

She responded with “hello” & asked “What’s my name?” & Ethan selected her name via his AAC - so, maybe he may group these together in the future. 💜

I feel this shows huge progress for Ethan & how naturally he’s starting to use his AAC - using it socially feels a big step. He knows it’s his voice & he’s using it.

Harry Styles X Autism Parenting. 🌈🪩💜 Harry Styles

Harry Styles X Autism Parenting. 🌈🪩💜

Harry Styles Photo credit: via JustJared & Brit Awards 2026.

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