Amazing Me, Amazing You – from autism ambassador, Christine McGuinness

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I shared this with some Y3 children, and it opened up great discussions about how everyone is different and how that doesn't matter. Amazing Me, Amazing You is the perfect positive picture book to help parents and children celebrate uniqueness. Recently diagnosed with autism along with her three children, Christine's message to parents and carers to help them talk with their children about neurodiversity is the perfect way to introduce the subject to any child. I end up spending all my energy thinking of the person in disbelief or outrage or frustration, and I simply stay stuck. Hello ✨I haven’t been here on the grid in a while, as I’ve been enjoying posting IG stories, but this morning I couldn’t record my morning video as my phone storage was full!

As a teenager Emily always felt she was very different and because of that she kept her voice to herself because she didn’t know how to express who she was. I am a qualified Hatha yoga teacher, and I love how moving consciously with our breath calms and nourishes our body, mind and soul. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Our programmes teach and embed transferable emotional literacy skills that are vital in both class and life. I might not like gritty sand or scratchy labels, busy places or messy tables, but with … a quiet walk …a gentle smile …and some time alone for a little while … I can be amazingly me – just like you.She was herself recently diagnosed with autism, alongside her three children, and she hasn't let that diagnosis stop her from living her best life. Ross Welford introduces Time Travelling with a Tortoise, the sequel to Time Travelling with a Hamster, and a whole new time travel adventure! Also, if you have any Boundaries questions or would like to receive a FREE copy of my BOUNDARIES CHECKLIST, let me know. Louise also speaks about the powerful role of the Vagus Nerve, in helping us feel calmer, and shares how we can stimulate our Vagus Nerve through some simple everyday practices.

All of a sudden, instead of ‘giving out’ (in my head) about the person, I make space to IDENTIFY how I’m feeling, which helps me CLARIFY what I need, and then MOTIVATES me to take loving action for myself. I might not like gritty sand or scratchy labels, busy places or messy tables, but with a quiet walk, a gentle smile and some time alone for a little while .

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I believed it was better to ‘keep the peace’ and ‘not rock the boat’ than speak my truth and look after my needs.Deirdre encourages anyone with mental health concerns to create safety for themselves, through the support of others, and how finding the therapist that suits you, with whom you feel safe, seen and heard without judgement can be life-changing. McGuinness commented: “I’m so excited and proud that I have written my first children’s book, inspired by our experience of autism. Amazing Me, Amazing You provides “strong messages of kindness, friendship and the importance of accepting each other”. The perfect picture book celebrating all children - everyone is unique,and it's that uniqueness that makes us all special!