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The time trap: why racing the clock doesn’t always work best for our Neurodiverse kids.

The time trap: why racing the clock doesn’t always work best for our Neurodiverse kids.

by Family Connections Sydney | Aug 10, 2026 | Children, Emotions, Regulation

Who can put their seatbelt on first? Let’s see how fast you can put your shoes on? Johnny put his plate in the dishwasher first! Most parents would have used these statements before. While it can be a really good way to get our kids to do something, here is why it...
Regulation is not about reducing stress. It is about feeling safe with stress.

Regulation is not about reducing stress. It is about feeling safe with stress.

by Family Connections Sydney | May 15, 2026 | Communication, Emotions, Parent Support, Regulation

As parents, it’s natural to want to shield our children from discomfort and big emotions. But what if the goal isn’t to eliminate stress, but to help our children—and ourselves—feel safe even when stress is present? True regulation is not about making all the hard...

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