About Me

Hi, I'm Jennifer, the mum behind Holidays & Kiddos.

I'm a mum to two amazing neurodiverse children, and like many families, the last few years have been a journey I never expected. We've navigated developmental assessments, nursery challenges, finding the right specialist school placements, endless appointments, and all the emotions that come with wanting the very best for your children.

Some days have felt incredibly hard. There have been times when I've wondered where I was going to find the energy to keep going. But somehow, as parents, we always seem to dig a little deeper and find the strength to get our children through another day. If you're reading this, I'm guessing you've probably had days like that too.

One of the biggest things I've learned is that having people who truly understand makes all the difference. The families we've met along the way have become our village. They understand the victories that seem small to everyone else but mean everything to us, and they know just how exhausting the difficult days can be.

Unfortunately, not everyone understands neurodiversity. I've experienced thoughtless comments from strangers, and I know many other parents have too. One moment that has stayed with me happened while watching my child at a sports activity. They were running around instead of joining in, and another parent said, "I'd be embarrassed if that was my child." I simply replied, "I'd be embarrassed if I said that about a child," and walked away.

I've also heard countless stories from parents whose children have had meltdowns in supermarkets, airports or restaurants, only to be met with judgement instead of kindness. If you've experienced that, please know you're not alone. Here, you'll never be judged—you'll be understood.

The idea for Holidays & Kiddos actually started with a conversation at the school gates. We were chatting about the weather, and I joked that I desperately needed a holiday. Another mum looked at me and quietly said, "I'll never be able to take my child on holiday."

Those words stayed with me.

At that point, we hadn't taken our own children abroad either, and I honestly didn't know whether it would be possible. I started researching everything I could about travelling with neurodiverse children. There was lots of information out there, but it was scattered across hundreds of websites, forums and social media groups. It felt overwhelming, and I didn't know where to begin.

That's why I created Holidays & Kiddos.

My goal is simple: to bring together practical advice, honest experiences and helpful resources in one place, so families don't have to spend hours searching for answers. I want to show that holidays are possible, even if they look a little different from the picture-perfect versions we see online.

I also know that every neurodiverse child is different. For some children, a holiday away from home may simply be too overwhelming, and that's completely okay. There should never be pressure to travel if it isn't the right time for your child or your family. But for many others, it's about finding the right holiday rather than giving up on the idea altogether. That might mean choosing a quieter destination, travelling during term time, booking a villa instead of a hotel, taking a shorter flight, or simply planning in a way that works for your child. Every family is on their own journey, and there is no single "right" way to make memories together.

You'll find destination guides, travel tips, accommodation ideas, airport advice, packing lists and honest stories from our own family adventures—the successes, the challenges and everything in between.

Most of all, I hope this website gives you confidence. Whether you're dreaming about your first trip abroad, planning a UK break, or simply exploring what's possible for your family, I want this to be a place that offers reassurance rather than pressure. My hope is that you'll find ideas, encouragement and practical advice to help you create holidays that work for your family, whatever that looks like.

Thank you for being here. I hope Holidays & Kiddos becomes a place you can return to whenever you need inspiration, reassurance or simply a reminder that you're not doing this alone.