Happy Hearts at Home

21/09/2023

This is so great at explaining......

A D H D

Take my hand and come with me,
I want to teach you about ADHD.
I need you to know, I want to explain,
I have a very different brain.
Sights, sounds, and thoughts collide.
What to do first? I can't decide.
Please understand I'm not to blame,
I just can't process things the same.
Take my hand and walk with me,
Let me show you about ADHD.

I try to behave, I want to be good,
But I sometimes forget to do as I should.
Walk with me and wear my shoes,
You'll see its not the way I'd choose.
I do know what I'm supposed to do,
But my brain is slow getting the message through.
Take my hand and talk with me,
I want to tell you about ADHD.

I rarely think before I talk,
I often run when I should walk.
It's hard to get my school work done,
My thoughts are outside having fun.
I never know just where to start,
I think with my feelings and see with my heart.
Take my hand and stand by me,
I need you to know about ADHD.

It's hard to explain but I want you to know,
I can't help letting my feelings show.
Sometimes I'm angry, jealous, or sad.
I feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and mad.
I can't concentrate and I lose all my stuff.
I try really hard but it's never enough.
Take my hand and learn with me,
We need to know more about ADHD.

I worry a lot about getting things wrong,
Everything I do takes twice as long.
Everyday is exhausting for me...
Looking through the fog of ADHD.

I'm often so misunderstood,
I would change in a heartbeat if I could.
Take my hand and listen to me,
I want to share a secret about ADHD.

I want you to know there is more to me.
I'm not defined by it, you see.
I'm sensitive, kind and lots of fun.
I'm blamed for things I haven't done.
I'm the loyalist friend you'll ever know,
I just need a chance to let it show.
Take my hand and look at me,
Just forget about the ADHD.

I have real feelings just like you.
The love in my heart is just as true.
I may have a brain that can never rest,
But please understand I'm trying my best.
I want you to know, I need you to see,
I'm more than the label, I am still me!!!!

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Copy and paste this as your status if u know someone with A.D.H.D or know the struggle yourself. When people tell you it's an excuse just read them this!

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19/09/2023

After a meltdown 😭 your kids want you to know….

When our kids experience BIG emotions, there can be feelings of guilt and shame.

�We want our kids to feel safe in their emotions, even when they have a meltdown.

19/09/2023

🩵 Children deserve a childhood where they are…

🩵 loved and seen for who they truly are.

🩵 emotionally safe in expressing their feelings.

🩵 empowered and heard.

🩵 not burdened by their parent’s unhealed wounds.

🩵 given the space to fly as their most authentic selves.

👉What else would you add?

🩵 We LOVE this quote by Stacey Shannon 🩵

28/08/2023

Had another amazing day at Willow's Farm on Friday! We watched a couple of shows, and R won a badge at the races 😂 He guessed that the red goat would win (well actually he guessed two - red and black).

The boys love the tractor ride and this time we went into the maize maze, and bagged ourselves some popcorn! We had a picnic lunch before the boys enjoyed the giant bounce cushion.

Then the boys enjoyed splashing in the sprinklers / fountains for a while. It is always a battle when it's time to leave this bit because they have so much fun in water!

Noticing how much R's confidence increases from one visit to the next. This time, he held a guinea pig by himself; he was so gentle. R also hand-fed the sheeps and was so proud of his bravery.

A quick meet and greet with Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny, then we ended the day at the JCB driving centre, and in Cottontail's Village, to unwind after a long and fulfilled day.

26/08/2023

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After a Meltdown Your Child Wants to Know

CREDIT GoZen: Anxiety Relief for Children

20/08/2023

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17/08/2023

All of this 🙌🏽

14/08/2023

12/08/2023

What do children really need from their parents and carers?

What’s most important to you?

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11/08/2023

Paradise Wildlife Park today! We love coming here and have definitely made good use of our memberships! Mr R is recognising and naming more of the animals now, so I used this opportunity to extend his language. Little Mr L also attempts to name what he sees, and also tries to scare the larger animals 😂

11/08/2023

We have just had the pleasure of meeting the talented Daniel and Adelaide, of Photography by Jenkins, at Paradise Wildlife Park. They showed us this stunning photo that they captured and I am mindblown by it's beauty 😍

The stunning male Jaguar from Paradise Wildlife Park

10/08/2023

We were practically melting today, so decided some water play was the medicine we needed. A simple activity that kept the boys cool and happy.