Why is Parenting So Hard? Help!
Tue 17 Nov
|Online group
Waiting for an assessment? Join us to explore what neurodivergence means, how low demand parenting and boundaries work in practice, and how to look after yourself, including if you're wondering whether you might be neurodivergent too.
Time & Location
17 Nov 2026, 10:00 – 11:30
Online group
About the event
Waiting for an assessment can feel like being stuck in limbo. You know something is different for your child, but the support, answers and next steps feel a long way off. This session is a chance to pause, ask your questions and begin to understand your child, how their nervous system works, and how we can work with it rather than against it.
We'll cover:
Neurodivergence: what does it actually mean? We'll break down the language and explore what you can do while your child is waiting for an assessment, because there is plenty that can help in the meantime.
Low demand parenting. What do we mean by it, and how do you even begin? We'll talk about what "boundaries" really look like in practice, and how they fit alongside a low demand approach.
What about you? Parents and carers often put themselves last. We'll talk about finding time for yourself, and about…