About

Why This Work Exists

Raising sensitive, neurodivergent kids — or being one yourself — isn’t just about finding the right strategy. It’s about learning how to stay present in a body that’s tired, overloaded, and still trying.

Our kids’ nervous systems process the world differently. Big feelings come fast and loud. Meltdowns, shutdowns, and overwhelm can become daily visitors.

Parents and caregivers need regulation support too. We can’t offer steadiness we’ve never been allowed to have.

This work exists to say:

You’re not broken for feeling stretched thin.
Your nervous system matters as much as your child’s.

You’re allowed to rebuild at a pace that honors what you’ve survived.

How My Own Rebuild Began

After my divorce, I made a quiet promise to myself: our home would be grounded in peace, not chaos.

I was parenting neurodivergent kids, working as a special educator, navigating my own ADHD and health crises, and holding more than my nervous system could reasonably carry. On paper, I looked “fine.” In reality, I was surviving on adrenaline.

Learning about regulation — breath by breath, walk by walk, season by season — changed everything. It helped me become a safer place for my kids and a kinder place for myself.

That’s why I write.

That’s why I create.

That’s why I host communities where you don’t have to pretend you’re okay to belong.

Communities I Host

If you’re craving gentle community while you rebuild or parent through big emotions, you’re welcome in the spaces I hold.

Women Who Rebuilt

A free Facebook community for women who have survived hard seasons and are slowly putting a life back together that feels more honest and humane.

Inside, you’ll find quiet check-ins, gentle prompts, and real conversations about rebuilding after burnout, divorce, illness, caregiving, or loss — without hustle culture, toxic positivity, or pressure to “bounce back.”

Join Women Who Rebuilt

Big Emotions & Regulation — Parents of Neurodivergent Kids

A free Facebook community for parents and caregivers raising sensitive, neurodivergent kids who feel everything deeply.

We talk about meltdowns, school, sensory needs, sibling dynamics, and how to support regulation at home — with compassion for your child and for your own nervous system. No shame. No “perfect parent” expectations.

Join the Big Emotions & Regulation community

Explore My Work

Curious about what I create, write, or speak about? You’re welcome to explore.
These are the ways I share my voice and connect with others.

Invite Kate to Speak

Kate offers talks, workshops, and interviews on emotional regulation, parenting neurodivergent kids, creative healing, and rebuilding after burnout. Her style is grounded, practical, and story-rich — perfect for schools, parent groups, conferences, and podcasts.

Inquire about speaking

Read Her Blogs

Weekly reflections on rebuilding, regulation, creativity, and life in a neurodivergent family. Part story, part nervous-system education, always rooted in real moments.

Visit the Blog

Check Her Works

Picture books, guided journals, emotional support chickens, printable tools, and calm-practice resources — all created to help you and your kids feel a little more steady in everyday life.

Explore Collection + Resources

Interested in inviting Kate for a podcast, panel, workshop, or live event?

Whether you’re building a conversation around nervous-system-informed parenting, rebuilding after burnout, or the healing power of creativity, I’d love to hear from you. Share a few details below and we’ll explore what would feel most supportive for your community.