What parents are saying
The guide has reminded me to listen before I rush in to speak. I discovered that I'm trying to be the hero and save the day when my things go pear-shaped with my kids. Your resources just remind me to take a breath, drop my shoulders and remind me that the way I phrase things with the kids can have a huge impact on how our days unfold! Thanks Em!
The Soft Landing printables have already paid dividends as my 11 year old tweenager has them on her door. When she needs some space she used the cards to let me know what she needs. It's really helping build more respectful relationships in our house!
About Me
I’m a secondary science teacher with a Master of Applied Learning and Teaching from Deakin University, and a parent of three in a neurodiverse family. Our days are full of early starts, long days, big feelings and a lot of learning. At work I support teenagers with their emotional regulation while managing my own stress. I bring what I’ve learned in the classroom and in my professional development together with what I’ve learned at home.
This year I stepped back and asked myself what kind of home life do I want my children to experience. My main goal is a home where my children feel safe to tell me anything, and where they see me regulate my own big feelings. The Soft Landing is what I built to help get us there.
I’m a teacher and a parent, not a clinician. These resources share general strategies and one parent’s experience, and aren’t medical advice.