The Emotions Lab Blog

When perfect parenting met the new world and I sobbed in a theatre anxious behaviour biology parenting Sep 17, 2025

I sat in a dark theatre last week and hoped I wouldn’t sob out loud.

The play was Inter Alia at the...

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This is the crossroads. Double down on control… or wake up. anger parenting people pleasing social conditioning Sep 08, 2025

 

We grew up in homes where joy got applause but frustration, sadness, or rage? Silenced. We learne...

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Rigid. Focused. Unstoppable autism autistic traits rigid thinking Sep 05, 2025

 

I watch with equal parts awe and frustration the unique strengths and challenges of living alongs...

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Is your neurodivergent diagnosis a privilege? Aug 21, 2025

So, I took on some holiday reading. And no, it wasn’t anything mainstream. If you know me, you’ll kn...

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What Games, Autism, and a Sunny Holiday Taught Me About Real Connection autism connection Aug 21, 2025

We’ve just come back from a week away, seven full days of sunshine, sea, and slowing down. It’s not ...

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Neurodivergence vs Neurodivergence emotional regulation family conflict neurodivergence regulate Aug 13, 2025

So, you’ve got a diagnosis. Or maybe you don’t.
Maybe you just suspect that neurodivergence runs in y...

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My child is neurodivergent but...... neurodivergence sen Aug 07, 2025

This week I read a school newsletter that I’m still reeling from. 

It was sent to parents at the en...

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How heavy is your mask? adhd autism masking neurodivergence unmasking Jul 31, 2025

 

Neurodivergence runs in families. It’s deeply biological—shaped by a mix of genes and expressed t...

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When Memory Fades, Feeling Remains. dementia feelings grief love Jul 24, 2025

 

Our Mum Has Dementia

It’s an exceptionally cruel disease. It doesn’t just steal your memory, it ...

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How my autistic son’s struggles helped me make sense of my story. autism dyslexia neurodivergence parent learning Jul 08, 2025

My eldest is about to leave home after the summer. I find myself reflecting on all the things he’s t...

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