My Magical Mind

My Magical Mind Helping parents support young people with anxiety, low mood & self esteem. Specialist support for neurodiverse young people. Helping every mind feel magical.

Autism assessments, coaching and workshops available online or in person in Newark, Notts. We help parents and young people feel calmer, more confident and connected. My Magical Minds was founded by Emma, who worked in children's mental health for the NHS, to support families navigating anxiety, low mood and self esteem issues. Especially those struggling with neurodiversity. Autism assessments | 1:1 Coaching | Workshops | Online Courses |

20/08/2025

💬 Therapy isn’t accessible for everyone right now. NHS waiting lists are overwhelming, and private therapy often feels out of reach. So where does that leave parents who are desperate for support?

I hear from so many mums who find themselves awake at 2am, scrolling and Googling, trying to work out how to help their child who’s struggling with anxiety or low mood. The guilt, the self-doubt, the fear of “getting it wrong” , it can feel so heavy.

Here’s something I want to open a conversation about…
👉 Could AI be used as a gentle sounding board for parents in moments like this?

Of course, AI is not a therapist. But I’ve seen parents use it to:
✨ Journal their emotions and get clarity
✨ Practise difficult conversations with their teen
✨ Explore coping tools and fresh perspectives when they feel stuck

The real difference lies in the questions you ask. That’s why I’m currently building a library of AI prompts designed especially for parents - so it becomes supportive rather than overwhelming.

But here’s where I’d love your thoughts 👇
➡️ Would you ever use AI as a sounding board for parenting or your own mental health?
➡️ Or does that idea feel strange to you?

Your comments will really help me shape this conversation, and maybe even the resource I’m creating. 💚

When my daughter was struggling with anxiety, she started to shut me out.Conversations were one-word answers. Sometimes,...
12/08/2025

When my daughter was struggling with anxiety, she started to shut me out.

Conversations were one-word answers. Sometimes, no answers at all.

I felt like I was losing her and I didn’t know how to get her back.

Here’s what I learned:

Getting your child to open up isn’t about the perfect question or the “right” advice.

It’s about building emotional safety - one interaction at a time.

In this post, I’m sharing 5 things that helped my daughter feel safe enough to talk to me again.

They’re simple shifts any parent can try - even if your relationship feels stuck right now.

💚 Because connection isn’t lost forever.

đź’š And even small changes can open the door again.

👉 Save this for the days you feel shut out.

đź’¬ Tell me in the comments, which one will you try first?

Let’s talk about one of the most common, but accidental ways we fuel our child’s anxiety.It’s called quick reassurance.I...
04/08/2025

Let’s talk about one of the most common, but accidental ways we fuel our child’s anxiety.
It’s called quick reassurance.

It sounds like:
💬 “It’s fine.”
💬 “You don’t need to worry.”
💬 “It’s not that big a deal.”

And it’s said with love. But to your child’s anxious brain? It feels like:
🚫 “This emotion is wrong.”
🚫 “You shouldn’t feel this way.”
🚫 “I can’t handle your worry.”

Let’s shift that.
These 3 phrases will help you anchor your child, not rescue them so they can learn to ride the wave, not fear it. 🌊

💛 You’re not doing it wrong, you’re doing what no one taught you how to do.
Comment ALONE for my free parent’s guide to anxiety for more tips of how you can support your child.
Save this. Breathe. Try again tomorrow.

Smartphones aren’t the enemy but they are a modern mental health risk.We can’t raise our kids like it’s the 90s, but we ...
29/07/2025

Smartphones aren’t the enemy but they are a modern mental health risk.
We can’t raise our kids like it’s the 90s, but we can protect their emotional wellbeing with a few powerful shifts.
đź’› Save this carousel to revisit
đź‘€ My free guide is nearly ready - follow to grab it when it drops

Does it feel like your child’s anxiety is taking over your home……but no matter how hard you try, you can’t see what’s ca...
14/07/2025

Does it feel like your child’s anxiety is taking over your home…

…but no matter how hard you try, you can’t see what’s causing it?

You’re not alone.

An anxious child often looks like:
• angry outbursts
• refusing school
• endless tummy aches
• shutting down completely

But beneath those behaviours is an entire world of hidden worries… fear of failure, low self-esteem, sensory overwhelm, and the belief that they’re somehow “not good enough.”

And I want you to know this:
✨ Your child’s behaviour is communication, not defiance.
✨ You’re not failing as a parent.
✨ Small shifts in how you connect and respond can change everything.

This is your reminder: you deserve support. Your child deserves to feel safe. And it’s never too late to reconnect. 💛

Swipe through to discover what’s beneath the surface of your child’s anxiety iceberg and how understanding it can bring more peace to both of you.

đź’« Save this for those tough days. Share it with another parent who might be feeling alone.

Together, let’s raise emotionally healthy kids, one gentle step at a time.

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Follow for gentle tools, hope, and support for mums navigating anxiety with their kids. 🌿

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