Letters to parents

Our Founder, Holly, has lived the journey as a parent of twice-exceptional teens. She brings stories, insights, and encouragement for parents navigating the same path. Grounded in experience, these letters explore the joys, challenges, and possibilities of raising bright, complex young people.

A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a floral red and white dress, is sitting at a table, holding a pen, and signing a document. There is a decorative box and a colorful book on the table.

A letter from Holly - June 2026

  • Scan of a handwritten letter on a piece of paper with a blue border, dated June 21, 2026, discussing parenting, teenagers, mental health, and responsibilities.
  • Handwritten text on a sheet of paper discussing feelings of well-being, parental stress, and achievement, with additional commentary on education and expectations.
  • A handwritten note on a piece of paper with cursive writing. The note discusses fostering healthy routines in teenagers, neurodivergent teens, and the importance of support from parents. The paper has a numbering circle at the bottom right corner labeled '3'.
  • A handwritten note on a piece of paper with cursive writing discussing expectations, student interests, and ways to improve learning and motivation, signed with a circled number 4.
  • Handwritten note on lined paper with cursive penmanship, discussing principles of applying small changes and starting with small experiments. The note emphasizes celebrating small wins and progressing through small steps. The note is signed 'Best, Holly' and numbered '5' in a circled at the bottom right corner.

A letter from Holly - February 2026

  • A handwritten letter on a white sheet of paper with a blue border, dated February 17, 2026. The letter discusses New Year reflections, public holidays, school, and student behavior.
  • A handwritten note on a white sheet of paper with blue border, containing cursive writing in purple ink discussing topics related to education, student engagement, and teaching strategies.
  • Handwritten letter on white paper bordered in blue, handwritten in blue ink, with some numbered circles in the bottom right corner.