Discovering more insights in parenting and living and exploring relational literacy.

I’m Suzanne—a mum, occupational therapist, and long-time listener to the quiet wisdom that families carry. Lead Together is a space where parents lead, services follow, and your vision for your child’s life is honoured from the start. You are the expert. I’m here to walk beside you.

Dear fellow parent,

You’ve made it back to this moment. Whether you're hiding in your bedroom for a breath or sitting on the couch between car trips, I’m grateful you’re here.

We’ve been moving through the LEAD Together path once again:

We’ve Leaned In to co-regulation.We’ve Engaged with self-care.We’ve Adapted to the transitions that the summer break brings.

And now, we meet the fourth pillar again:

D is for Discover

...new insights about ourselves, our children, and the invisible systems we’re entangled in.

This week in An Seomra Ciúin—The Quiet Room, I have added more content that I hope supports and offers new insight.

For your head:

I have always wondered about the language we as professionals and therapists use and what they may look like in the home and community of the children and families that I have been with over the years.

So this is my version of what that might look like, I have taken some of it from my own experience in my own home.

Pause for relational literacy

Try printing it. Or tape it to the back of your bathroom door.

For your heart:

During my research this month I can across this podcast. Another Irish one focusing on Self-Care for parents. Have a listen and maybe something might spark a light of inspiration for you.

Diverse Wellbeing Podcast · Ann Loh Wrenne · Welcome to Diverse Wellbeing, the podcast where parents of children with additional needs find support, connection and real conversations on embracing self-care. Each episode explores practical insights, expert advice and authentic stories to help you manage stress & nurture your wellbeing in day-to-day life. Join us as we discuss the unique journey of diverse families.

Finally, I came across this resource through Linkedin recently and thought it was a really useful information booklet for everyone to provide information on services and supports for children with additional needs.

https://www.cdi.ie/app/uploads/2024/11/CDI-Referral-Pathways-Update-Nov-2024.pdf

Before you go...

Take one breath for your child’s nervous system, pulsing to a rhythm the world may not understand.

And one for the version of you who doesn’t need to have it all figured out.

They are still worthy. You both are.

Take all of the care,

Suzanne

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