Child and adolescent psychologist providing neurodiversity affirming therapy, assessment and parenting support for children, teens, and their families
29/12/2025
As we wrap up the year, I’ve been thinking a lot about what I want to see more of in 2026 - in families, in therapy rooms, in schools, and in the way we support neurodivergent kids.
Because the truth is, some of the things we still treat as “normal” are outdated, exhausting, and honestly pretty harmful.
So this is the shift I’m hoping we keep building next year:
👉🏼 More honesty from parents (“I’m dysregulated too”)
👉🏼 More collaboration between therapists and families
👉🏼 More partnership with schools
👉🏼 More understanding of meltdowns as communication
👉🏼 More sensory support before expecting self-control
👉🏼 More rest without guilt
👉🏼 Less pressure to “fix” kids and more focus on truly understanding them
And most of all?
I want it to be normal for parents to get the same level of support we expect kids to receive. Your nervous system matters too.
Your wellbeing should not be an afterthought. It can’t be.
And you deserve real, regulated support, not perfection, not performance, and not pressure.
That’s what I’m building my practice around.
And I’m so grateful to every parent, teacher, therapist and supporter who is already part of this shift.
Here’s to making it louder in 2026
And if you’re ready to feel more supported next year, my programs, groups & resources are waiting for you.
25/12/2025
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Wishing you a day filled with warmth, connection, and moments that matter - however you’re spending it ❤️
22/12/2025
December can be such a tough month for ND kids and the next few days can feel especially tricky as excitement and anticipation builds.
There are changes in routine, sensory overload, late nights, social expectations, the rush of it all.
If things feel a bit wobbly at home right now, you’re not doing anything wrong. Their nervous system is simply working overtime.
Here are 3 gentle ways to support them this month:
1️⃣ Protect their sensory bandwidth
Give them pockets of quiet, predictable time. It makes a huge difference.
2️⃣ Lead with co-regulation, not correction
Your presence is more powerful than any script. (And if you want more practical tools, Mindful Meltdown Mastery goes deeper into this.)
3️⃣ Simplify everything you can
Your child doesn’t need a “perfect” holiday season, they just need one that feels safe and doable.
Want practical support?
My Rhythm and Routines Printables include visual schedules and routine charts designed especially to make this next week feel lighter for everyone.
Grab yours via the link in my bio!
19/12/2025
2025 - you were pretty amazing!
These therapy rooms saw lots of laughs, tears, breakthroughs, meltdowns, and more breakthroughs.
The year held:
👉🏼Tough days where nothing seemed to “work”
👉🏼 Late nights creating resources, typing notes and finishing reports
👉🏼Families who showed up session after session, asking for support and trusting me to provide what they needed
👉🏼 Wins both big and small
Thank you to every parent, child and family who let me walk a bit of their journey this year.
Thank you for leaning in when it felt heavy, for choosing support over shame, and for trusting that a nervous system first approach can hold real change.
Today was my last day of work for the year, but also my last day in my office at Illawarra Therapy Suites. For now, I’m closing this chapter and saying goodbye to this little space.
Next year I’m making space for new growth and new beginnings in a space all of my own, and I can’t wait for you to join me on that journey!
Wishing you a holiday season that’s gentle, and a new year that feels like possibility again.
See you when the new office opens on January 14th, 2026 💙
17/12/2025
✨ LEGO BRICK CLUB — NOW ENROLLING ✨
A fun, structured social club for kids 5+
Looking for a way to help your child practise social skills without pressure? LEGO Brick Clubs are designed for exactly that.
In each session, kids will:
👉🏼 Work together on LEGO building challenges
👉🏼 Practise communication in a natural, playful way
👉🏼 Learn teamwork & turn-taking (without being forced)
👉🏼 Build friendships through shared interest
👉🏼 Strengthen problem-solving & emotional regulation skills
👉🏼 Create something they’re proud of every time
Perfect for:
✔️ Neurodivergent kids (diagnosed or suspected)
✔️ Kids who love LEGO but find social play tricky
✔️ Children who benefit from structure & gentle support
✔️ Parents looking for a positive, strengths-based group
Details:
Held at my practice in Corrimal on Mondays from 4-5pm
Suitable for ages 5+
Groups are kept intentionally small for comfort & success
New groups are beginning Term 1 and spaces are limited.
Want more info or to claim a spot? Head to my website or send me a DM and I’ll send you the link!
16/12/2025
Christmas can feel like a lot for neurodivergent kids - and for the parents supporting them.
The lights, the noise, the changes, the social pressure… it’s a lot for nervous systems to handle this time of year.
So if things are feeling a little bigger, louder, or wobblier in your house right now, you’re not alone — and you’re not doing anything wrong.
This week I’ve been sharing gentle ways to make Christmas more affirming, calm, and joyful for ND kids (and ultimately, for you too).
Swipe through for simple, doable ideas you can put in place today ✨
Because a meaningful Christmas isn’t about perfection - it’s about your child feeling safe, accepted, and connected.
How do you create calm around Christmas in your home? Share your tips below — other parents will love you for it 🎄💛
14/12/2025
In moments like this, it’s easy for fear and anger to pull us apart. I hope we can instead choose compassion - to hold space for grief without blame, to listen without assumptions, and to stand together against violence in all its forms.
If you’re feeling unsettled today, that makes sense. Go gently. Check in on one another. Hold your loved ones a little closer. And let’s keep choosing humanity, even when it’s hard.
💔
11/12/2025
2026 groups are now open for enrolment!!
If you or your child are neurodivergent and looking for community, understanding, and a space to explore identity without pressure or masking - our 2026 groups are here to support you.
We’re running:
🌱 Building Your Neurodivergent Identity (kids, teens, adults & parents)
🧱Brick Club (LEGO-based)
🎲 Boardgame Buddies (interest-led social group)
All groups are designed with ND brains in mind - flexible, low-pressure, and grounded in neuroaffirming practice. No diagnosis needed. Come exactly as you are.
Now enroling for Term 1 and beyond.
Send me a message, or visit my website for details.
10/12/2025
In case you need this reminder today:
Your Christmas doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. Especially when you’re raising a neurodivergent child.
🎄Maybe your day looks quieter
🎄Maybe it looks louder
🎄Maybe it’s full of routines, sensory breaks, skipped events, or a meltdown before breakfast
🎄Maybe it’s cosy and connected
🎄And maybe it’s just about surviving the next few hours.
All of it is okay. Truly.
The holidays don’t need to be perfect.
They don’t need to be magical every moment.
They don’t even need to look “festive” from the outside.
What matters is your child feeling safe, you feeling less stretched, and your family finding the moments that feel good - however small or different they might be.
That’s enough. You’re enough. And your version of Christmas is exactly right for your neurodivergent family. 🎄💛
09/12/2025
Meltdowns aren’t solved by “better consequences” or firmer voices.
They settle when a child feels safe enough to come back into regulation.
This is nervous-system work - not permissiveness, not weakness, and not something you’re doing wrong if it takes time.
If you want more support with meltdowns, grab my free Decode the Meltdown guide - a simple, parent-friendly resource that helps you understand what’s actually happening in your child’s brain (and what to do).
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Our play based tools help you move away from punitive parenting, and towards mindful parenting that focuses on building skills, strengthening relationships and nurturing emotional intelligence in your kids. We believe that all kids deserve to grow up free from shame, blame, and fear. And we know that by focusing on connection, teaching skills to manage emotions and modelling these skills ourselves, we can build an entire generation of emotionally healthy kids. Kids that change the world for the better. Are you in?
Hi, I’m Sarah!
I’m a mum of 4, a child and adolescent psychologist and the founder of Mindful Little Minds. I’ve worked as a child and family therapist for more than a decade, and I am super passionate about the emotional health of your kids. I believe that ALL kids deserve a childhood without fear, shame or guilt. I also believe, no - I know without a doubt - that you are trying your absolute best to be the best parent you can be for your kids.
I also know that parenting is HARD. Managing their big emotions and challenging behaviours is hard. And managing your own emotions is probably even harder. Especially if you’ve never been taught how. But you can teach your kids these skills, even if you were never taught them yourself. You can give them the tools you never had. And in the process, you can raise emotionally intelligent, mindful kids that build a better future for all of us. If we want to change the world, we have to start by changing the way we raise our kids.
Here’s how I can help:
Tools:
In the shop you’ll find tools for parents and children. Our range of books, games, journals, toys and courses focus on building emotion regulation skills. Our tools help both you AND your child learn to better understand and manage emotions so you can reduce the conflict and reactivity in your home and build your child’s emotional intelligence and resilience. You can find our range of tools in the marketplace here
Information:
On the blog you’ll find information. Education. Free resources. Tips and strategies to help you parent in a more mindful way. I help you understand the WHY. We uncover the reasons behind your child’s challenging behaviour, and then I show you how to change your approach so that you can deal with the behaviour calmly and with intention. I show you how you can use these challenging behaviours as teachable moments that strengthen your connection, build your child’s emotional intelligence and self regulation skills, and help you feel confident as a parent! You’ll find the blog here.
Support:
And in the Facebook group, you’ll find support and community. This is where you can connect with other parents and educators on their own mindful parenting journey. Share information and support each other while we learn (and teach our kids) emotion regulation skills. Inside the group you can ask questions, share ideas, participate in challenges, get tips from me, and access exclusive freebies. You can join our community here
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Want more FREE resources?
Check out my FREE Mindfulness workbook for kids here
I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s change the way we raise our children. Let’s break the cycle of reactivity and shame. Together.
