I probably would do this if mine ever lay down whilst awake…

Thank you - this is extremely helpful.

It’s been difficult getting honest, balanced and intelligent input from people around us. We live in area with a big ‘alternative’ subculture and most people seem to have a bit of an axe to grind (both for and against), making it hard to get a useful perspective.

A couple of questions, if you don’t mind:

• Do you know what it was that your son struggled with about going school and what changed when he did start? Also, I didn’t know it was an option to go to school part-time these days. Is this arranged directly with the school and are they amenable to it?

• How did you go about finding groups and meetups? And what usually happens at them?

Everything you’ve said makes perfect sense and I can see how it would effect us.

Thanks again!

Thanks for sharing your perspective - it’s really helpful.

Do you find that social interaction has been accessible enough for your daughter?

It’s kind of amazing how captivating it is for our toddler just looking at family photos on a screen, and it adds weight to my theory that light-emitting colour screens themselves have a baseline addictive quality.

I will! We’re making a fresh start with bedtime routine this evening and we’re also going to change the bed situation. Will post again when I have some news :)

That sounds heavenly from where I am! What age are they?

Thanks for your advice. I don’t think we’ve been consistent enough with routine. What are your timings roughly, if you don’t mind me asking?