Songbird Music Space

09/12/2025

Sessions with wee ones are all about bathing in sound.
We're absorbing music like a baby absorbs new sounds in language... Little by little we become accustomed and can speak for ourselves.

08/12/2025

A wee reminder of what we're all about...

Songbird Music Space provides a safe, inclusive place for us to explore and express ourselves and our emotions through music, creativity and play.

05/12/2025

04/12/2025

🎄 This time of year isn’t magic for everyone… and that’s okay.

People talk about Christmas like it’s all glitter, excitement and kids ripping open presents in a whirlwind.

But for many parents I support…
December lands with a thud.

Because while other families are wrapping gifts with music on and hot chocolates in hand, you’re sitting on the floor thinking:

“I can’t wrap these… my child can’t cope with it.”

And instead of planning the “perfect morning,” you’re planning:

💫Gifts that stay unwrapped because the tearing noise is too much.

💫One present at a time across the whole day so they don’t shut down.

💫Predictable, familiar items because surprises push them over the edge.

💫A quiet living room while everyone else does chaos and noise.

💫A meal that isn’t a Christmas dinner because the textures won’t work.

💫Plans cancelled because their little body says “enough.”

💫A slower pace because their nervous system needs steadiness, not sparkle.

This isn’t you being over the top.
This is you knowing your child.
This is you choosing safety over expectation.
This is you doing Christmas in a way their body can actually handle.

But let’s be honest… you matter in this too.

Your nervous system needs support every bit as much as theirs.

So here’s a simple way to look after yourself this month:

🎁 The “Low Demand, High Connection” Plan

1. Strip Christmas back to what your family can actually manage.

Not what Facebook shows.
Not what your mam did.
Not what your neighbour’s kids can cope with.
Your version. Write it down. Stick to it.

2. Keep your own demand level low.

Your body can’t regulate a child in overwhelm if you’re running on fumes.
Lower your expectations of yourself — meals, decorations, the lot.

3. Protect connection over “making it magical.”

Sit together.
Share quiet moments.
Hold space for their needs.
Magic isn’t in the activities — it’s in the safety they feel with you.

4. Build yourself a small grounding routine.

A walk.
A hot drink alone.
Breathing while the kettle boils.
Something tiny that helps your shoulders drop.

5. Ask for help early, not when you’re ready to snap.

Even five minutes support can stop your own shutdown.

If this season feels emotional, or “not like everyone else’s,” it doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong.

It means you’re doing what your child needs.
It means you’re listening to their body (and yours)
It means you’re choosing connection, not chaos.

And honestly?
That’s the kind of Christmas you'll all feel safe remembering. 🎄💛

Kate xx

02/12/2025

We made a lovely thing!

19/11/2025

Lovely sessions today playing with space and flow in music ♥️

15/11/2025

If you follow me, you may have noticed that my page was unavailable for a few days and is now showing restrictions. I want to clarify what has been happening.
Recently, I had to make the difficult but necessary decision to report extremely serious safeguarding concerns regarding a family I work with.
No complaint has been made about me, nor am I under any investigation.
As a former foster carer, I take safeguarding incredibly seriously and will always report concerns, no matter how challenging it may feel. As always, children’s safety is at the centre of what I do.
Unfortunately, in response to this report, I have experienced backlash from the parent involved, who has used my page to retaliate via reviews and comments.
This situation has been distressing and affected my mental health, particularly as an autistic person; so, I have restricted comments for my own safety and wellbeing and ask for patience and understanding while I navigate this.
Although I cannot share any details of this situation, I want to reassure all Songbird parents that this situation relates to one specific case and does not affect any other child. If you would like a check-in for reassurance about your child’s support, you are welcome to contact me by email or arrange a phone call.

05/11/2025

Our piano based sessions involve lots of time away from the piano, developing understanding of how music works.
There's so much to think about... We don't try doing it all at once.
We're getting to the heart of music!

24/10/2025

thank you so much for this gorgeous tune... We love it!