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Nov '25 โขย
๐ฟ Welcome to Grounded Roots Parenting! (START HERE) A softer way to live, parent, and grow!
Hi everyone, Iโm Ellie โ thank you for being here. Please do introduce yourself in a new post!! I wanted to create a space that feels calm, gentle, and realโฆ somewhere we can talk about parenting, home life, plants, mindfulness, and the messy, beautiful chaos in between. This space is for: โจ Mindfulness that fits real life โจ Neurodivergent-friendly support โจ Activity Ideas โจ Understandin SEN, ASD and ADHD โจ Honest chats, no judgement at all A bit about me: Iโm Level 3 qualified in Childcare, Learning & Development having worked in childcare for 20+years, and a mum with lived experience supporting ADHD and autistic children. Most of what I share comes from real life โ things that have actually helped me stay grounded, connected and sane on the hard days. Iโm really glad youโre here. Letโs grow softer, stronger roots together. Please drop a post, say hello!๐ ๐๐ฟ
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โจ โญ ๐ฟ Something new is taking rootโฆ๐ โญโจ
Something fun is on the horizon in Grounded Roots Parenting! ๐ฟ Not a lesson. Not homework. Not pressure. Just little surprise moments that will pop up when you least expect them. If you like: โจ sharing โจ reflecting โจ showing up in your own way โจ gentle challenges with zero overwhe โฆkeep an eye on the feed ๐ Thatโs all Iโm saying for now ๐ More soon!!! @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 ๐ฑ
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๐๐ฑ A community update & whatโs new ๐ฑ๐
I wanted to pause and share what Iโve been working on this week, because I have been extremely busy and a lot has quietly come together behind the scenes. Iโve spent time building out deeper layers of support for this space โ slowly and intentionally โ shaped by the conversations I keep having with parents who are carrying a lot and wanting something more steady and supportive than quick advice. Out of that, two new options now exist alongside the free community. ๐ฟ Premium ๐ฟ Premium is about tools and understanding. It includes: โข mindset and nervous system tools you can come back to anytime โข an ND-aware framework for understanding behaviour โข resources designed for real life, not perfect days Itโs there to help you respond with more clarity and less overwhelm. โญ VIP โญ VIP is about personal support. This space is for those who want: โข individual guidance โข help unpacking specific situations โข a quieter, more focused level of support Itโs more relational and tailored, and not something everyone needs. About the introductory offers Both Premium and VIP are currently available at introductory rates as these spaces open and settle. Thereโs no pressure to join but the introductort rates won't be there forever! Nothing about the free space changes. These options are simply there for anyone who feels ready for: โข more structure โข deeper understanding โข or closer support Iโve put a lot of care into building this in a way that feels safe, accessible, and genuinely useful โ and I wanted you to know whatโs now available if you need it. As always, youโre welcome here either way. Weโre building this together Peace and love ๐ ๐ฟ
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NHS collapsing
Over capacity isnโt a headline. Itโs people. I want to talk about something thatโs been sitting heavy with me โ and I know I wonโt be the only one. (In the UK) The NHS isnโt failing because of the people who work in it. Itโs failing because itโs overwhelmed. A few weeks ago my mum fell and split her head open. A deep gash. Blood everywhere. She was left waiting for around 8 hours. In the end, they made the call to stitch her up at home. She fell again not long after. Same situation. Long wait. This time, thankfully, she did go in โ because if she hadnโt, she would have died. Her scan showed a shadow on her brain. Her potassium levels were dangerously high. Sheโs been confused, shaky, unwell. And now? Two weeks later, weโre still waiting on a follow-up brain scan to rule out a stroke. This isnโt rare. This isnโt dramatic. This is normal right now. Over-capacity doesnโt look like charts and statistics. It looks like: Elderly people waiting hours after head injuries Families making medical decisions they should never have to make Serious conditions sitting in limbo because there simply arenโt enough staff, beds, or scanners The people on the wards are doing everything they can. They are exhausted. They care. But a system stretched this thin means risk lives in the waiting. Iโm sharing this not for sympathy โ but because these stories matter. Theyโre happening quietly, behind closed doors, every single day. If youโre supporting an ageing parent, a vulnerable loved one, or navigating health issues โ remember to take care of yourself too ๐๐ค
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Emotional overload ๐ซ
Children with ADHD are often more sensitive to emotional intensity โ but itโs not just about anger. Research shows that many children with ADHD have differences in emotional regulation, threat detection, and sensory processing. This means their brains can register emotional tone (tension, urgency, frustration, raised voices) more strongly and for longer than neurotypical peers making them more sensitive. It isnโt that parentsโ emotions cause behaviour. Itโs that an ADHD nervous system can struggle to filter and recover from emotional input once activated. What this can look like: โข big reactions to relatively small stressors โข escalation when voices rise or situations feel urgent โข impulsive behaviour (hitting, shouting, bolting) before thinking kicks in โข shutdowns or overwhelm rather than reflection Importantly, this is not a parenting failure โ and it doesnโt mean parents must suppress all emotion. What actually helps, according to evidence-based approaches: โข calm, predictable boundaries (โI wonโt let you hitโ) โข co-regulation before self-regulation develops โข emotional repair after moments of rupture โข reducing repeated verbal correction during dysregulation โข modelling emotional recovery, not perfection Discipline works best after regulation โ not during overwhelm. Sensitivity to emotional intensity isnโt a weakness. Itโs part of how an ADHD brain processes information. When children feel safe enough to calm, theyโre far more able to learn skills like impulse control, empathy, and emotional awareness. Supportive environments donโt remove boundaries โ they make boundaries effective.
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