Welcome to Raining Minds

Hi, I’m Kirsty.

I am a classroom teacher, specialist educator, a mother, and a late-diagnosed ADHDer.

The Raining Minds Blog began at home, as our family began navigating the ADHD and Twice-Exceptional (2e) diagnoses of my children and eventually my own ADHD diagnosis.

The name Raining Minds was gifted to me by my son. To us, a "Raining Mind" perfectly captures the neurodivergent experience. It represents the constant downpour of ideas, the heavy clouds of sensory overload, and the clarity that comes when the right support finally clears the air. It is intense, it is beautiful, and it requires its own unique navigation.

From Frustration to Flourishing

I have worked in the education field as a classroom teacher ,early Intervention teacher, specialist teacher and a tutor. I have always had a a natural affinity with the students who “challenged” the system. I have never met a student I couldn’t reach, and therefore teach.

At the heart of my teaching and parenting is a single, transformative belief championed by Dr. Ross Greene:

"Kids do well if they can."

I would challenge anyone to prove it is not true for all children. When a child is struggling—whether in the classroom, on the sports field, or at home—it isn’t because they don't want to do well; it’s because they currently lack the tools or the environment to do so. My work is about finding those tools and creating those environments.

From Kitchen Tables to a Digital Corner

As I began to bridge the gap between my professional expertise and our lived family experience, I became a "pathway finder" for those around me. I found myself in conversations at kitchen tables, playgrounds, on the sidelines, in staffrooms, the supermarket carpark, and classrooms, talking about my personal and professional experiences navigating the neurodivergent landscape.

I realised that while I was helping the people in my immediate circle, the need was much larger. We live in an relentless world, and I don’t want to be another voice adding to the overwhelm we live. I want Raining Minds to be the place you come to when you need to feel heard, understood, and equipped.

My Mission

Raining Minds is an extension of my little corner of the world. It is a space where parents and educationalists can access the knowledge and resources they need, exactly when they need them—whether that’s for school, the workplace, or navigating the weekend.

My children and students have been my greatest teachers. Raining Minds is my way of sharing the lessons they—and my years in the educational field—have taught me.

I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. Let’s make the world a better place for the neurodivergent population, one conversation at a time.

3 Things I Wish Every Parent of a Neurodivergent Child Knew

"I’ve been where you are—at the kitchen table, staring at a stack of paperwork and feeling the weight of the 'what now?' Here is what I’ve learned from the classroom and my own living room."

1. You are the expert on your child. Professionals have the degrees, but you have the daily data. Trust your gut. If a strategy or a setting feels "off" for your child, it probably is. Your advocacy is the most powerful tool they have.

2. Connection is more important than compliance. In a world that constantly asks our kids to "mask" or fit in, your home should be the one place where they don't have to. When we prioritize our relationship with them over their ability to sit still or follow a neurotypical timeline, they find the safety they need to actually grow.

3. The diagnosis is a map, not a destination. A diagnosis doesn’t change who your child is; it just gives us the legend to the map of their brain. It tells us which pathways will be steep and where the beautiful views are. It’s the starting point for understanding, not a ceiling on their potential.

What’s Coming to Raining Minds...

I am currently busy behind the scenes building a digital home that lives up to its name. While the full website is still in the works, my mission remains the same: to provide the pathways and resources that make the neurodivergent journey a little less exhausting.

Soon, you’ll find:

  • Neurodiversity Resource Library: Strategies for the classroom and the kitchen table. Dive into a curated collection of resources and insights designed to support neurodivergent learners in school and everyday life. No fuff - just what works when things get complicated.

  • One on One Parent Support: Personalised coaching yo help develop home strategies and become a confident advocate for your child at school and on the sports field.

  • Educator workshops: Specialized strategies for teachers, tutors, and coaches.

Stay in the Loop

I’m currently sharing my "not-so-quiet" realisations and lived-experience insights right here on this blog.