Angels of Sunshine

Angels of Sunshine Specialised Coaching in Autism/Aspergers, ADHD and Mental Health conditions.

Pick Your BattlesParenting can feel like a battlefield but not every issue is worth fighting over. Choosing your battles...
30/09/2025

Pick Your Battles

Parenting can feel like a battlefield but not every issue is worth fighting over. Choosing your battles protects your energy, strengthens connection, and reduces daily stress.

Questions to ask before engaging:
Will this matter in 5 years?
Is it about safety or values or just preference?
Am I reacting emotionally, or is this really necessary?

Examples:
Socks don’t match? Let it go.

Homework forgotten? Let natural consequences happen.

Running into the street? THAT’s worth the battle.

Benefits of coaching:
Coaching helps parents set priorities and focus on the behaviors that truly matter, reducing constant conflict at home.

Call To Action: Share one battle you chose not to fight recently. Let’s normalize letting go of the small stuff.

The Importance of Being in NatureTime in nature is more than just fresh air it helps regulate emotions, reduce stress, a...
30/09/2025

The Importance of Being in Nature

Time in nature is more than just fresh air it helps regulate emotions, reduce stress, and calm sensory overload. For children (and adults) with ADHD or autism, being outside can make transitions smoother and meltdowns less intense.

Tips:
Try “micro-nature breaks” (5 minutes outside before homework or after school).
Bring sensory tools outdoors (fidget toys, weighted lap pad).
Create a daily routine that includes outdoor time.

Coaching Benefit: A coach can help you design realistic routines that include restorative time in nature.

Call To Action: What’s your favourite way to enjoy nature with your child?

Anger OutburstsAnger outbursts are rarely just “bad behavior.” For many kids, anger is the surface emotion hiding overwh...
29/09/2025

Anger Outbursts

Anger outbursts are rarely just “bad behavior.” For many kids, anger is the surface emotion hiding overwhelm, fear, frustration, or sensory overload.

Think of it like an iceberg what you see on the surface is only a small part of the story.

Tips to support during outbursts:
Stay calm yourself: Your calm nervous system helps calm theirs.

Provide a safe outlet: A “cool down” corner with pillows, weighted blankets, or sensory tools.

Validate feelings: “I see you’re angry. It’s okay to feel that way.” (Then discuss behaviors later.)

Talk after the storm: Reflection works best once emotions have settled.

Benefits of coaching:
Coaching helps families identify the triggers behind anger and develop tools for regulation. Parents gain confidence to respond with calm instead of reacting with frustration.

Call To Action: Drop a ❤️ if this reminder helped you rethink your child’s anger. Coaching can give you step-by-step strategies to reduce outbursts.

Self-Directed Funding: What It IsDid you know that you can pay for coaching and support services through Self Directed F...
29/09/2025

Self-Directed Funding: What It Is

Did you know that you can pay for coaching and support services through Self Directed Funding.

Self-Directed Funding (SDF) gives individuals and families the freedom to choose the supports and services that work best for them. Instead of one size fits all programs, SDF allows you to design your own care plan, hire the right people, and use funds in ways that suit your unique needs. This is especially powerful for neurodivergent families who want flexible, tailored support.

Tips to get started:
Research your local eligibility requirements.
Gather documentation early (diagnoses, reports, support needs).
Be clear on your goals—think about what outcomes would make the biggest difference.

Coaching Benefit: A coach can help you plan, budget, and navigate the application process with less stress.

Call To Action : Want guidance through the SDF maze? Coaching can give you the clarity and structure you need to apply successfully.

Parent Group Drop-In (Monthly Idea)I am putting the feelers out for this and can be online or in person.Parenting a neur...
28/09/2025

Parent Group Drop-In (Monthly Idea)

I am putting the feelers out for this and can be online or in person.
Parenting a neurodiverse child can feel isolating — but you’re not alone.

👥 Our monthly Parent Drop-In Group would be a safe, supportive space where you can:
Share experiences without judgment.
Swap strategies that actually work.
Learn from others walking the same path.
Leave feeling lighter and more connected.

✨ Because raising neurodiverse kids is a journey best shared.

Co-Parenting DifficultiesThis is something that I experienced in my personal life, unfortunetly it didn't work for me bu...
27/09/2025

Co-Parenting Difficulties

This is something that I experienced in my personal life, unfortunetly it didn't work for me but my boys are so much happier in their life with a sole parent and stepdad who are both on the same page.
However that but doesn't mean that it cannot work and I have seen it firsthand working perfectly.

Co-parenting in a neurodiverse family can be tough especially if one parent minimises or doesn’t understand the diagnosis.
Arguments about discipline, routines, or support can leave everyone tense. More importantly it impacts the child as they do not have consistent boundaries or expectations in their life, which can lead to more behaviours that challenge.

💡 Strategies that help:
Keep the child at the centre: “What works best for them?”
Use neutral language: “I’ve noticed…” instead of “You never…”
Create shared agreements on non-negotiables (bedtime, safety, school).
Accept differences: you don’t have to agree on everything to provide consistency.

Your child needs stability more than perfect alignment.

AuDHD Book Ideas from ParentsWe’re creating a resource for parents of AuDHD (Autistic + ADHD) teens, and we want your in...
26/09/2025

AuDHD Book Ideas from Parents
We’re creating a resource for parents of AuDHD (Autistic + ADHD) teens, and we want your input!

💡 What topics would you like included?
Confidence?
Emotional regulation?
Friendships?
Self-harm support?
Hormones and puberty?
Navigating diagnosis?

Your lived experiences shape the book because parents know better than anyone what’s missing. Drop your ideas below 👇

Self-Care for CarersCaring for a neurodiverse child can be joyful but also draining. Too often, carers put their own nee...
26/09/2025

Self-Care for Carers

Caring for a neurodiverse child can be joyful but also draining. Too often, carers put their own needs last until burnout hits.

🌱 Small self-care shifts you can do today:
Move your body for 10 minutes (walk, stretch, dance).
Step outside, breathe fresh air, change your scenery.
Call or message a friend who understands.
Release guilt looking after yourself gives your child the best version of you.

Think of self-care as maintenance, not luxury.

What Is Parent Coaching & How Can It Help?Parent coaching is not therapy, and it’s not a lecture on how to parent “bette...
25/09/2025

What Is Parent Coaching & How Can It Help?

Parent coaching is not therapy, and it’s not a lecture on how to parent “better.”

It’s a supportive, practical process where YOU get tools to:
Handle meltdowns without escalating.
Create calmer mornings and evenings.
Understand your child’s behaviour in a new light.
Build confidence in parenting decisions.

When parents feel equipped, kids thrive. Coaching helps you shift from reacting to responding.

School/Uni AnxietyThe leap into school or university can bring excitement and crushing anxiety for many neurodiverse te...
25/09/2025

School/Uni Anxiety

The leap into school or university can bring excitement and crushing anxiety for many neurodiverse teens. New environments, social expectations, and academic pressures can feel overwhelming.

🌟 Strategies to ease the transition:
Practice runs: visit the school/uni campus before term starts.
Anchor tools: playlists, sensory items, or calming routines they can use anywhere.
Break it down: instead of “a whole new term,” think first week, then first class.
Emotional validation: swap “don’t worry” for “I can see this feels big.”

It’s not about removing anxiety completely, but building coping strategies so they feel prepared, not paralysed.

Dynamics of a Neurodiverse FamilyIn a neurodiverse household, every member is affected not just the diagnosed child. Pa...
24/09/2025

Dynamics of a Neurodiverse Family
In a neurodiverse household, every member is affected not just the diagnosed child. Parents, siblings, and partners all adjust daily.

Common dynamics:
Uneven energy: one child needing more support than others.
Parent burnout: constant juggling.
Siblings feeling overlooked.
Misunderstandings with extended family.

💡 What helps:
Open conversations at home.
Shared routines that reduce chaos.
Making space for every child’s needs.
Boundaries with relatives who don’t understand.

It’s not about being “perfect” it’s about creating balance where possible.

Tourette’s Information + StrategiesTourette Syndrome is often misunderstood. It’s not “just swearing” in fact, only a s...
24/09/2025

Tourette’s Information + Strategies

Tourette Syndrome is often misunderstood. It’s not “just swearing” in fact, only a small percentage of people have coprolalia (involuntary swearing tics). Tourettes is a neurological condition with both motor and vocal tics that can vary in intensity.

👀 Common myths:
❌ “They can control it if they try.”
❌ “It’s just for attention.”

💡 Helpful strategies:
Lower stress where possible (tics often increase with pressure).
Give space at home for safe tic release.
Teach peers/teachers about Tourettes to reduce stigma.
Encourage tools like fidgeting, stretching, or calming activities.

Awareness and understanding go a long way toward acceptance.

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