Ilona

Hi, I'm Ilona. Life has taken me on quite a journey. I'm mum to two amazing boys aged 13 and 10, and much of my life revolves around learning, growing and navigating family life alongside them. My eldest son has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and my youngest lives with asthma and multiple allergies. These experiences have shaped our family life in many ways and taught me a great deal about adapting to challenges, finding what works for our family, and expecting the unexpected. I'm also a homeschooling parent, which means our days are often filled with conversations, creativity, problem-solving and discovering new ways to learn. It isn't always easy, but homeschooling has been a significant part of our family's journey. Alongside parenting, I have also experienced major life changes, including divorce. These experiences have shaped my perspective on family life, resilience, and moving forward through difficult periods. Some of the experiences I'm happy to talk about include: • Homeschooling • Parenting a child with ASD • Asthma and childhood allergies • Divorce and family change • Parenting pre-teens and teenagers • Family life with additional needs • The ups and downs of everyday parenting Any conversation with me is based on my own personal experience and what life has been like for me and my family. I enjoy meaningful conversations about parenting, family life, relationships, wellbeing, dreams, worries and the experiences that shape us. I'm naturally warm, open-minded and curious about other people's stories, and I genuinely enjoy hearing different perspectives and experiences.