A calmer, nervous-system-informed way to parent and live! Shop--> 🛍️ Hi, I’m Ellie — UK based, mum of three, plant lover, and founder of this space. Grounded Roots was created for parents raising deep feelers, neurodivergent children, and kids whose behaviour often gets misunderstood. This is not a “fix your child” space. It’s an “understand what’s happening underneath” space. Here we talk about: 🌿 Regulation before reaction 🌿 What behaviour is really communicating 🌿 ADHD, autism, demand anxiety & sensory overwhelm 🌿 Boundaries with connection 🌿 Real-life tools that work in ordinary family life 🌿 The messy, beautiful in-between I’m Level 3 qualified in Childcare, Learning & Development, with over 20 years working alongside children and families — and I parent with lived experience of ADHD and autism too. Most of what I share comes from real life. From hard days. From repair. From staying steady when it would be easier not to. 📚 Make sure you explore the tabs at the top of the group. They hold structured resources, guides, pathways, and practical tools designed to support you beyond a single post. This space isn’t just conversation — it’s a growing library. You’ll also find: 🌱 Regulation card tools 🌱 Body-based language for children 🌱 Practical frameworks you can return to 🌱 Honest conversation without judgement If you’re here, you probably care deeply. You’re in the right place. Introduce yourself in a new post and tell us what’s brought you here. Let’s grow strong roots together 🌿

I just want to take a moment to appreciate the people showing up, sharing, reacting, asking questions, and helping this space feel alive 💚 Huge shout-out to this week’s top engagers: 🔥 @Jason Scott 🌱 @Michelle Peters 🌱 @Work With Lizzy 🌱 @Krystal Strickland 🔥 @Mark Lawrence 🔥 @Morgan Davis 🌱 @Mel Gram 🔥 @Robin Lewis 🔥 @Dylan Johnson 🔥 @Sierra Melcher Your presence matters more than you probably realise. Every comment, like, question, and bit of encouragement helps shape this community into the grounded, supportive space it’s becoming. Thank you for being here, for engaging with intention, and for growing this with me 🌿 (And if you’re quietly watching from the sidelines — you’re welcome here too) 💕🙏 Peace and love !

Something fun is coming to Grounded Roots Parenting 👀 And this time… there will be a giveaway involved 🎁 Think: 🌿 surprise moments 📖 a little something physical ✨ no pressure, no homework, no overwhelm You won’t need to be “on it” all the time — just keep an eye on the feed because these will pop up when you least expect them 👀 More details very soon… Root Drop season is almost here 🌱😉 @Zee Riter @Megan Van Massenhoven @Jackson Wang @Cornwell Sariah @Robin Lewis @Benjamin Ross @Dylan Johnson @Morgan Davis @Kelly McNally @Krystal Strickland @Mark Lawrence @Paul Longley @Oluwapelumi Akinyode

Truthfully I feel like I could have been a ND kid tho don’t quite know the official standard. My parents thought I had autism when I was really little. I would talk to myself a lot and have nervous ticks. Eventually I guess I learned the “social language”. It was as tho there was a social formula I didn’t quite understand yet …. I applaud you for caring so much about your kids to even make a group like this. Wow. It’s truly touching. Although I don’t have kids yet I do want to be extremely mindful when I do to make sure to catch myself when I was triggered for being different…awkward or they told me I was “weird” 😔 All the best ~

As we step into a new year, I just want to pause here for a moment. Not with big resolutions. Not with pressure to “do better” or “be more”. Just with intention. This space was created for parents who are tired of fixing, forcing, and pretending everything is fine — and I’m really proud of how quietly supportive this community has already become. The past year has held a lot: • growth • learning • survival • grief • and showing up even when it felt heavy All of that counts. This year, my hope for this space is simple: 🌱 more understanding 🌱 more regulation before expectation 🌱 more permission to be human — parents and children alike You don’t need to arrive here calm, organised, or certain. You just need to arrive. Thank you for being here, for reading, for reflecting, for trying — even on the days it feels like nothing is working. I would also like to welcome new member to the community it is great to have you hear 💕 Here’s to a year of quieter support, steadier ground, and doing less harm to ourselves while we learn how to do better for our kids. 💚 Ellie