If you’re touched out, overstimulated, and one interruption away from snapping… you’re not failing. You’re overloaded. Here’s what neurodivergent mum life actually feels like — and the simple systems that help me regulate, reset, and survive the long days with a little more calm.

Same kids, same snacks, same tantrums… different year. Here’s what mums are ditching in 2025 (guilt, burnout, forced yeses) and bringing into 2026 instead — peace, boundaries, JOMO, and a calendar that doesn’t require recovery.

There is nothing worse than rummaging at midnight while a hot, snotty child wilts on your shoulder. Our Sick Kit lives in a clear caddy in the linen cupboard and moves to our bedroom when someone goes down. It’s boringly practical—that’s why it works. So here's mine so you can create your own Sick Kit.

The mental load of motherhood is never ending and exhausting, and I know I'm not the only one who feels this way. I’ve realised that trying to control every little thing isn’t sustainable. I can’t do it all—and I shouldn’t have to. So, to all the mums out there who are feeling the weight of it all—this is your reminder: you’re not alone. We’re all in this together. And it’s okay to not have it all figured out.