Blossom Counselling

11/20/2025

11/20/2025

Childhood worries are a normal part of growing up and range from fears of the dark and monsters in young children to school-related stress, social pressures, and even abstract concepts like climate change in older children. Common worries include peer relationships, school performance, fitting in, family issues, and specific fears like dogs, heights, or thunderstorms. If worries are persistent, overly intense, or interfere with daily life, they may signal a more serious anxiety disorder and professional help may be needed.

Image The Contented Child, Child Wellbeing Consultancy❤️

11/20/2025

The signs of slow processing you may have missed...https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-09-processing-speed-slow-processing-speed-makes-simple-tasks-daunting-kids/

11/20/2025

11/20/2025

The adolescent brain is still under construction.
The emotional centres of the brain mature earlier, while the parts responsible for reasoning, planning, and self-regulation continue developing into the mid-20s.

This is why young people may feel things more intensely, respond quickly, or struggle to pause in the moment - especially when overwhelmed.
This is development, not defiance.

For neurodivergent young people, these differences can be even more pronounced.
Sensory processing, emotional intensity, and social fatigue can all shape how feelings show up and how support is needed.
Their brains are not behind - they are building pathways differently.

When we understand the brain, we can meet young people with connection, patience, and co-regulation, rather than correction or criticism.
This is how emotional regulation skills grow over time.

Contented Child, Child Wellbeing Consultancy

11/20/2025

So often, we use “Good job!” without realizing that our words can shape how students see themselves and their learning. In special education, meaningful feedback goes beyond praise it teaches self-awareness, effort, and growth.
This visual shows how small changes in language can make a big impact. Instead of generic praise, try phrases that validate effort, recognize progress, and build intrinsic motivation. These simple shifts help students understand what they did well and why it matters.

11/20/2025

11/20/2025

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/connected-parenting/id1445594568?i=1000736732578

Podcast Episode · Connected Parenting · 2025-11-14 · 24m

11/20/2025

11/20/2025

Because we love Elmo and we love Jonathan Bailey ✨

I was feeling sad till I saw this clip, and well you know me I have to draw any moment of love ❤️ Thank you for the magic x

11/19/2025

If your young person seems to “fall apart” the moment they get home from school, you’re not imagining it — and you’re certainly not alone. After-school restraint collapse is a real, brain-based response to a long day of holding it all together.

In today’s visual, I’m breaking down the steps of the collapse — from the build-up during the school day, to the quiet unravelling on the journey home, to the release you often see the minute they walk through the door.
Understanding these steps matters. When we can recognise why it happens, we’re far better equipped to respond with connection, not correction.

If you want practical tools, scripts, and step-by-step support for navigating these moments, the full After School Restraint Collapse Toolkit is available via the link in the comments below ⬇️ or through the Linktree Shop in Bio. Global checkout system.

It’s designed to help you spot the early signs, stay regulated yourself, and guide your child back to safety and balance.

What part of the after-school routine feels hardest in your home right now? I’d love to hear so I can create resources that truly help.

FOLLOW for new posts on this topic over the coming week.

11/18/2025

Hello Everyone,

If you are looking for a session this week I had a couple openings become available:

November 19th at 2:15pm
November 20th at 2:15pm

To book please email admin@blossomedmonton.com or call 780-756-6551