Calm Cats

19/11/2025

Well said! And this photo is brilliant! 😂😂

I’m honestly getting tired of hearing the same old narrative that “kids are over-diagnosed” or that tools like ear defenders “shouldn’t be allowed” in classrooms.

Let’s be clear: children aren’t being over-diagnosed. They’re finally being seen.

For decades, autistic and ADHD children, especially girls, were ignored, punished or written off as problems because adults didn’t understand them.

Families aren’t chasing labels for fun; they’re fighting for their children to get the support they should have had all along.

And ear defenders? They’re not a trend. They’re not “pandering.” They’re a simple, cheap, life-changing adjustment that helps neurodivergent kids stay regulated and actually learn.

Classrooms are noisy. Overwhelming. Chaotic. If a pair of headphones stops a child from melting down or shutting down, why on earth would we take that away?

We give glasses to kids who can’t see.
We give inhalers to kids who can’t breathe.
But a child who struggles with sensory overload is expected to “just cope”?

No. Absolutely not.

Neurodivergent children aren’t the problem.
The problem is adults who refuse to understand them.

Inclusion isn’t optional. It’s a responsibility.

Photo credit: All credit for the photo to : Chronically Neurodivergent https://www.facebook.com/theincidentalparent

Richard Tice (Reform 🤮MP) who made sweeping, uneducated statements about neurodivergence (of which he is completely uneducated!)

18/11/2025

Thank you ICT with Mr P - Tech to Raise Standards 🙌🏻💛

It genuinely makes my stomach lurch with rage when I hear people with a political platform spout which sh*t about REAL barriers to learning that affect so many children that they know NOTHING about!!! 🤬

14/11/2025

Do you know we run ‘lunch and learn’ events in our Facebook group?

Simple, supportive sessions to help you raise calmer, more connected children. Designed to give you bite-sized, practical tools to support your child’s emotional health and development, without adding to your overwhelm.

✨ What to expect:

Short, informal online sessions you can join on your lunch break

Practical strategies to support your child’s emotional regulation, confidence, and wellbeing

A chance to connect with other parents who “get it”

Resources you can use at home straight away

💛 These sessions are about encouragement, not perfection. You’ll walk away feeling calmer, more confident, and more connected to your child.

Join us today for ‘Becoming a Feelings and Behaviour Detective’

12/11/2025

Give your child a bit of calm among the Christmas crazy and book them on to our last weekend wellbeing club of the year! It’s going to be a magical one full of winter themed ‘chill skills’ ❄️

Places are already filling up so book now to avoid disappointment 💛

P.S when’s the last time you heard Vanilla ice?! 😎

12/11/2025

Hmmmm 🤔 I call 🐂💩

Think she needs to walk a day in some other’s shoes before she can make that judgement

11/11/2025

It’s so fantastic that there is growing evidence in this area!

It’s also important to note that the interplay between hormones and neurodivergence isn’t limited to women in peri-menopause but all times of hormonal shifts in a girl/woman’s life

*puberty
*pregnancy
*post natal
And perimenopause/menopause

We need to raise awareness and support for our neurodivergent girls going through this 💛

(And if your house has a pubescent girl and perimenopausal woman shifting their hormones together 😅 well, I send virtual hugs, strength and wine to you!)

A groundbreaking new study has uncovered a powerful connection between ADHD and PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), revealing that women with ADHD are three times more likely to suffer from this severe hormonal condition. PMDD is an extreme form of PMS that brings intense mood swings, anxiety, depression, rage, fatigue, and even physical pain such as headaches and bloating.

Researchers believe this link comes down to how the ADHD brain processes hormones like estrogen and progesterone. These hormones fluctuate naturally during the menstrual cycle, but for women with ADHD, those changes can hit much harder. The shifts can amplify emotional sensitivity, disrupt sleep, worsen focus, and make impulsivity more difficult to manage — creating a storm of symptoms that can deeply affect daily life.

The study also highlights how underdiagnosed PMDD is, especially among women with neurodivergent conditions. Many spend years being told their symptoms are “just bad PMS” before realizing there’s a real medical cause. Experts emphasize the need for better screening and support, especially since hormone regulation plays a huge role in mental health stability.

This discovery is helping reshape the way doctors view ADHD in women, proving that hormones and neurodivergence are far more connected than once thought.

06/11/2025

Errr what?! How is this allowed to happen?!🤬

04/11/2025

What kind of weather or firework would you describe yourself as?

Teaching children emotional literacy and helping them to develop emotional intelligence is key in helping them to express their thoughts, feelings and emotions.

Using analogy and metaphor is a fun, playful and creative way of helping children to develop a broader and deeper understanding of what can sometimes be tricky concepts.

02/11/2025

2 spaces available for our November weekend wellbeing club next weekend helping children understand and manage big feelings. Come and join us!

https://bookwhen.com/calmcats25

02/11/2025

🙌🏻 ‘Cognition and emotion are inextricably tied’

Which is why incorporating emotional regulation into the school day is so important 💛

And why helping parents to lay the foundations through Co regulation is also fundamental 💛

New research finds social-emotional learning programs in schools lead to higher test scores and better GPAs. Here's why.