Nature, Laughter, and a Little Magic 🐌 🪄

School holidays! Phew... (Yes, imagine a long, slow exhale here.)
I hadn’t fully realised how intensely we’d been working this term at Dyslexia Unpuzzled until that moment of pause arrived—and with it, a much-needed elongated breath.

What a glorious day: time spent with my grandies in Hamilton, far from the usual demands of the office and the persistent hum of keyboard clicks.

We had a chilled day at Chartwell Mall where shopping took a backseat to the unexpected delight of the Science Roadshows. Bright, interactive exhibits invited curious little hands to explore, and the brief, engaging presentations sparked conversations that lasted well beyond the venue.

Lunch was a relaxed picnic in the sun, followed by a visit to the incredible Magical Bridge Playground in Claudelands. If you haven’t been, I sincerely encourage you to go. The space is magical in every sense—fully fenced, family-friendly, and nestled beneath magnificent trees just beginning to turn golden as autumn settles in.

Slides you can ride with little ones and not so little ones tucked in front of you. Laughter echoing beneath the branches. Time in nature. Time in joy. A day where the only thing we needed to schedule was togetherness.

Experiences like this remind me just how vital it is—for all of us, but especially for neurodivergent minds—to step away from the ever-present buzz of screens. The constant, on-demand world we live in can be overwhelming, even more so during school holidays when routines shift and screens often become default babysitters.

If you're curious about how screen time uniquely impacts neurodivergent brains—and how to gently create more balance—I’ve just shared a short YouTube video:
“School Holidays, Screens & Neurodivergent Brains: What You Need to Know.”

In it, I explore why downtime, nature, and being grounded matter more than ever—and offer practical insights you can use right away.

Click the link here to view: