Let’s be honest—parenting with ADHD can feel like trying to herd cats while riding a unicycle. Some days are chaotic, loud, and overwhelming. But then there are those magical moments when everything clicks—the toys are organised by colour, the Pinterest lunchboxes are packed, and you’re firing on all cylinders like a superhero with a to-doContinue reading “Hyperfocus & Hiccups: Celebrating the Intense Focus and Inevitable Stumbles of ADHD Parenting”
Category Archives: NICU & SCBU
Real Talk, Raw Love: Why This Tagline Speaks to My Soul
If I had to sum up everything I do—all the writing, podcasting, volunteering, book-making, and late-night thinking-while-doing-the-washing-up moments—it would be this: Real Talk, Raw Love: Championing Parents Through Prematurity, Neurodiversity, and the Unexpected. This isn’t just a tagline. It’s who I am. It’s for the mum who sits in the hospital ward, clinging to hopeContinue reading “Real Talk, Raw Love: Why This Tagline Speaks to My Soul”
A Good Life Isn’t Measured in Things—It’s Measured in Time, Gratitude and Giving Back
When I think about what makes a good life, it’s not money or material things. It’s the giggles at bath time, the unplanned chats over a cup of tea, the moments when someone helps you up when you’re struggling—and when you can do the same for someone else. It’s time. It’s gratitude. It’s giving back.Continue reading “A Good Life Isn’t Measured in Things—It’s Measured in Time, Gratitude and Giving Back”
Who I Spend the Most Time With – And Why That’s a Privilege
By Laura Johnstone When today’s blog prompt asked, “Who do you spend the most time with?” the answer came without hesitation: my daughter. She’s my little shadow, my sidekick, and the heartbeat of my day. Whether we’re having a quiet moment cuddling or she’s scaling the furniture like a tiny escape artist, I wouldn’t haveContinue reading “Who I Spend the Most Time With – And Why That’s a Privilege”
Why Volunteering Matters: Giving Without Expecting Back – A Value I’m Passing to My Daughter
By Laura Johnstone This week is Volunteers’ Week (1st–7th June), and I’ve found myself reflecting on what it means to give your time freely, especially when life is already full. For me, volunteering isn’t something extra I squeeze in—it’s a part of who I am. I volunteer for four incredible charities: UK Sepsis Trust, SepsisContinue reading “Why Volunteering Matters: Giving Without Expecting Back – A Value I’m Passing to My Daughter”
🎙️ Crafting Our Jingle: Behind the Scenes of Distracted Diaries
By Laura Johnstone This morning has been one of those wonderfully chaotic, creatively fuelled sessions that only makes sense if you’ve got ADHD—or are trying to parent while managing it! Georgie and I have been working on something really exciting: designing the intro jingle for our podcast, Distracted Diaries. Now, before you roll your eyesContinue reading “🎙️ Crafting Our Jingle: Behind the Scenes of Distracted Diaries”
Gathering Evidence for Your Child’s Autism Assessment: A Parent’s Guide
If you’re reading this, you may already be in the process of seeking an autism assessment for your child—or you’re wondering where to start. It can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re also navigating school meetings, waiting lists, or your own neurodivergence. I get it—I’ve been there. The truth is, gathering the right kind of supportingContinue reading “Gathering Evidence for Your Child’s Autism Assessment: A Parent’s Guide”
Three Books That Changed My Life
By Laura Johnstone Some books come into your life and shift something. They don’t just entertain you—they shape you, change how you think, and in some cases, even how you see yourself. These three books—each from very different parts of my life—have done exactly that. 1. The Diary of Anne Frank – A Window intoContinue reading ” Three Books That Changed My Life”
The Pressure to Keep Up: Why the Two-Year Review Isn’t the Whole Story
By Laura Johnstone Today Amelia had her two-year review with the Health Visitor. And I won’t lie—it left me feeling frustrated. Not because of anything they did wrong in particular, but because of the weight that these appointments can carry. That feeling of being assessed. That feeling of am I doing enough? Is she doingContinue reading “The Pressure to Keep Up: Why the Two-Year Review Isn’t the Whole Story”
🎙️ Introducing Our New Podcast: Distracted Diaries – Parenting on the Edge
By Laura Johnstone & Georgie Hammer Two mums. One mic. A thousand distractions. If you’ve ever tried to finish a sentence with a toddler hanging off your leg, a dinner burning in the oven, and a head full of mental tabs left open – you’re not alone. That’s the heart of our brand-new podcast: DistractedContinue reading “🎙️ Introducing Our New Podcast: Distracted Diaries – Parenting on the Edge”
The bad and your parenting journey 