Nourished
Who this is for: Mothers and primary carers raising a child with SEND
Nourished was written for the mother who is holding the appointments, the paperwork, the meltdowns and the meetings — and quietly running on empty. It is not a lecture about self-care. It is a gentle, honest guide to why your mental health deserves a budget, what low-cost tools actually help (guided meditation, sound therapy, intentional rest), and a step-by-step way to build a wellbeing plan that survives a hard week. Includes reflective check-in pages you can print and write on.
Sample pages — swipe to browse.
- You matter too — why your mental health deserves a budget
- My story: why Sharleen created this series
- Why SEND mums need a wellbeing budget
- Guided meditation — a low cost, high impact tool
- Sound therapy — frequency as everyday medicine
- Step by step guide to creating your SEND mum wellbeing budget
- The ripple effect: what changes at home when you are resourced
- Your SEND mum wellbeing check-in (printable)
- What drains me / what supports me (free or low cost)
- My non-negotiable self-care commitments
- My monthly wellbeing budget planner
- Reflection: how do I feel after prioritising me?
- Mothers of children with SEND who are carrying the mental load
- Mums who feel guilty spending anything on themselves
- Anyone in survival mode who wants a realistic, low-cost plan
- Parent carers who want printable pages to work through slowly
I built this because I lived it. Every page is something I wish I'd had when I first walked into that room. If it helps even one moment feel calmer, it's done its job.
A practical toolkit helping parents walk into SEND meetings feeling calm, prepared and empowered.
A grounded wellbeing guide for fathers raising children with SEND — acceptance, silence, pressure, strength and reconnection.
A safe, reflective SEND wellbeing guide for young carers and siblings aged 11–16.