Calm Space Psychology

Calm Space Psychology A therapeutic haven in Adelaide, South Australia, dedicated to bringing calm into the lives of our children

Toddler sleep is often about boundaries + safety (not willpower). If bedtime feels like a nightly negotiation, this fram...
12/02/2026

Toddler sleep is often about boundaries + safety (not willpower).

If bedtime feels like a nightly negotiation, this framework helps you stay warm and consistent.

For the full step-by-step routine + wording, see Calmer Bedtimes for Toddlers in the Calm Collection (link in bio). 🤍
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Your child is learning how to manage big feelings by watching how you move through yours. When you stay steady — even im...
11/02/2026

Your child is learning how to manage big feelings by watching how you move through yours. When you stay steady — even imperfectly — you give them something to anchor to.
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This doesn’t mean you need to be calm all the time. You’re human. You get overwhelmed. You get tired. And that’s okay.
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But each time you pause, breathe, and choose connection over reaction, you show them what safety feels like. You model what it looks like to come back to centre.
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Your calm isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence.
And that presence becomes the safest place in their world.
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You’re doing beautifully. One calm moment at a time. 🤍
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Screens affect sleep — because brains love stimulation & because the light from screens can interfere with our sleep hor...
10/02/2026

Screens affect sleep — because brains love stimulation & because the light from screens can interfere with our sleep hormones.​​​​​​​​
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A gentle reset idea: pick one “screen soft landing” habit this week. Create some space between screen time & bedtime (dim lights, quiet play, audiobook, cuddles). 🤍​​​​​​​​
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Small changes count.​​​​​​​​
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You can create sleep changes with gentleness, not pressure. 🌿Sleep doesn’t have to feel like a power struggle.When we le...
09/02/2026

You can create sleep changes with gentleness, not pressure. 🌿

Sleep doesn’t have to feel like a power struggle.
When we let go of “fixing” and instead focus on supporting, real change begins.

Gentle sleep support means slowing down, observing your child’s cues, and creating calm routines that meet their emotional needs — not forcing them into rigid schedules.

Because when children feel seen, safe, and understood, sleep naturally follows.
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Time to Talk Day — Talking isn’t always words. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀For kids, it can look like body signals, play, or simply staying...
05/02/2026

Time to Talk Day — Talking isn’t always words.
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For kids, it can look like body signals, play, or simply staying close.
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Start small, stay gentle, and keep the door open. 🤍
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Save this for later • Calm Collection in bio
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Supporting sleep doesn’t have to mean rigid rules or pressure. Gentle sleep approaches focus on creating predictable rhy...
05/02/2026

Supporting sleep doesn’t have to mean rigid rules or pressure.

Gentle sleep approaches focus on creating predictable rhythms, calm environments, and connection that helps little ones feel secure.

Spaces like this can set the scene, but it’s the comfort and steadiness you bring that truly supports rest.

Small, consistent cues can make bedtime feel safe for everyone.
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🌙 Bedtime struggles aren’t just about sleep, they’re a call for connection.Toddlers may resist bedtime for many reasons:...
03/02/2026

🌙 Bedtime struggles aren’t just about sleep, they’re a call for connection.

Toddlers may resist bedtime for many reasons:
💛 Separation anxiety — they need reassurance.
💛 Overstimulation — their bodies need a gentle wind-down.
💛 Emotional overflow — big feelings surface when the day quiets.

By noticing and responding to these cues with calm, connection, and validation, we help little ones feel safe and supported — and make bedtime a calmer, more peaceful experience.

✨ Want more gentle strategies for smoother nights?
Find practical guidance inside our ‘Calmer Bedtimes’ eBooks — links in our bio.
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"A calm adult helps a child feel safe enough to learn." 🌿Before a child can listen, focus, or learn... they need to feel...
02/02/2026

"A calm adult helps a child feel safe enough to learn." 🌿

Before a child can listen, focus, or learn... they need to feel safe.
When emotions run high, logic takes a back seat. What they need most in those moments isn’t more correction… it’s connection.

Your calm doesn’t mean you’re ignoring the behaviour, it means you’re creating the conditions for growth. When a child feels seen and soothed, their brain can finally shift from survival to learning.

So next time things get tough, pause, breathe, and start with regulation.
Because calm is the foundation where learning begins. 🤍
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A compassionate reframe for challenging behaviour.Just children with big feelings, unmet needs, and nervous systems doin...
29/01/2026

A compassionate reframe for challenging behaviour.

Just children with big feelings, unmet needs, and nervous systems doing their best.

When children are struggling, they don’t need labels... they need support, safety, and connection.

A gentle reframe for the moments that feel hard.
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“Your child isn’t giving you a hard time—they’re having one.”Children don’t act out to create conflict. Or to seek atten...
28/01/2026

“Your child isn’t giving you a hard time—they’re having one.”

Children don’t act out to create conflict. Or to seek attention.
They act out when their nervous systems are overwhelmed.

Sleep disruption, big feelings, and developing emotional skills can all show up as challenging behaviour.

On International Day of Peaceful Coexistence, we’re reminded that peace at home starts with emotional safety—and often with more connection, not more discipline.
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Sleep improves not with stricter rules, but with deeper understanding. 🌙It’s easy to think better sleep comes from tight...
27/01/2026

Sleep improves not with stricter rules, but with deeper understanding. 🌙

It’s easy to think better sleep comes from tighter routines or more structure... but often, it starts with slowing down and noticing why your child struggles to rest.

Are they seeking comfort? Feeling overstimulated? Going through a big change? When we pause to understand what their sleep is trying to tell us, we can respond with empathy instead of frustration.

Sleep isn’t something to control, it’s something to support.

Start by observing with curiosity, not criticism. You might find that calm begins to grow right alongside understanding, & sleep improves too. 🤍
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Bedtime routines don’t have to be complicated.Reading together helps children feel safe, connected, and ready to rest—ma...
22/01/2026

Bedtime routines don’t have to be complicated.

Reading together helps children feel safe, connected, and ready to rest—making it a powerful part of healthy sleep habits.

This National Reading Day, we’re celebrating books not just for learning, but for calm, connection, and better sleep.
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