Relational Parenting

28/11/2025

Parents say heartbreaking things in sessions…
But underneath every word is love, courage, and a desperate hope for things to get better.
Struggling doesn’t mean you’re failing — it means you care enough to keep trying.
And that is always the beginning of change.

26/11/2025

25/11/2025

Negative attention seeking isn’t always about a child feeling unseen.
Sometimes it’s about the power they feel when their behaviour pulls you into a reaction.
The solution isn’t more attention — it’s less reactivity.
A calm boundary interrupts the cycle and teaches them a better way to connect.

24/11/2025

Boundaries aren’t about power struggles — they’re about presence.
When you hold the line gently, without shouting or giving in, your child learns something important:
“My parent is calm, consistent, and safe — even when I’m not.”
Love + limits = Relational Parenting

23/11/2025

Kids borrow our nervous system when theirs is out of control.
A warm, steady voice helps them find their way back.

22/11/2025

Validation is not giving in. It’s tuning in.
And it’s one of the strongest ways to build safety and connection.

21/11/2025

When your child is melting down, their brain isn’t “being difficult”… it’s overwhelmed.
Using as many words as their age isn’t a rule — it’s a kindness.
Short, steady phrases help their nervous system find its way back to safety. 💛

19/11/2025

Our neurodivergent kids aren’t trying to be difficult — their bodies are working overtime to keep up with the world. When we slow down our nervous system, we help regulate theirs. 💛

18/11/2025

Your calm voice speaks louder than any yell ever could. 🧠💬

16/11/2025

Your child’s dysregulation can trigger your own because of the parent-child bond. ⚓