The Messy Mum Virtual Assistant
Helping you thrive not just survive
I Thought I Was Just Being Helpful I never used to call it people pleasing. I called it helping, being nice, doing my bit. It wasn’t until I was diagnosed with ADHD and started falling down that classic research rabbit hole that I realised what it really was: a full-on, unfiltered need to say “yes”… Continue reading ADHD & People Pleasing: Why I Say Yes (Even When I Shouldn’t)
If you’re a mum reading this with a niggling gut feeling that something’s not quite right with your child, this is for you. I’ve been there. I am there. What started as small differences with my daughter in preschool. Not smiling on cue, clinging to one friend, not responding to her name. Grew into years-long… Continue reading When Your Gut Tells You Something’s Up: Our Journey Through the ADHD/Autism Maze
ADHD and clutter. Two things that feel like they live hand-in-hand...especially when you’re a parent. For me, it’s not just about mess. It's not laziness. It’s dopamine, it’s survival, and honestly… It’s hope. We see something, and we think maybe this is the thing. The tool that finally helps us stay on top of cleaning.… Continue reading The Emotional Impact of Clutter on ADHD Families
Let’s talk bedrooms.....and not the Pinterest-perfect kind. I’m talking about the bedroom that somehow becomes the family dumping ground. It becomes a laundry hub and an unfinished DIY zone. It even turns into an emotional clutter monster. Sound familiar? Yeah. Me too. As a mum of four with ADHD, my bedroom is supposed to be… Continue reading ADHD-Proofing Your Home: Small Bedroom Changes That Make a Big Difference
Running a business as a neurodivergent or chronically ill person isn’t about laziness or lack of drive. It’s about juggling a thousand moving parts. Your brain or body simply doesn't work in the way the world expects. You might be bursting with creativity, passion, and ideas. Yet you trip up when it’s time to write… Continue reading The Secret Weapon of Neurodivergent and Chronically Ill Business Owners: Virtual Assistants
Would you believe me if I told you this journey started by accident? Over a year ago, I sat down to write a blog post. It was about an idea close to my heart. The idea involved creating and selling a Disney-inspired sticker. The goal was to help fund a dream trip to the most… Continue reading From Accident to Adventure: The Disney Sticker That Started It All
Hey there, lovely people in the world of adulting and ADHD! Let's talk about those quirky little things that make us unique, like our very own personal symphony of attention challenges. If you've ever felt like you were juggling a hundred thoughts and tasks while riding a unicycle, only to drop all the balls and… Continue reading Messy Mum Or Adult ADHD!
Parenting isn't always a piece of cake, especially when you struggle to remember simple tasks like brushing your teeth daily or feel overwhelmed with the world. Can you relate? Well, I'm Kaylie, a 31 (almost 32!) year-old mother of four, and I'm here to share my messy, but fun-filled journey of parenting as a neurodiverse… Continue reading Messy Mum Life: Embracing ADHD and Dyslexia
Ava’s birthday,So, What can we say about little Ava? She graced our presence, on Mother's Day four years ago. Lockdown birthday 1. Maybe I will upload a birth story for you all, if you would like to hear it. This is Ava's second lockdown birthday, and to make it even worse, poor Ava has had… Continue reading Ava’s 4th Birthday
What have we done today? A lazy morning of pjs and pj mask. Followed by some home-schooling. Home schooling going well. I have to say, Freya has really enjoyed the home-schooling today. We had fun with some arts and crafts, well… if I am completely honest the kids had fun, me on the other had… Continue reading Isolation, A day in the life.
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