Bambinos and Me

31/10/2025

HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ALL OUR BAMBINOS (Big &Little) 👻🎃

Every brain is different and amazing - so whether you love the noise and excitement or prefer calm crafts and quiet treats, we hope you have a boo-tiful day your way!

30/10/2025

The Science behind play - Why its good for you

A fascinating read on the bendingof Therapeutic Play and why is isnt just for children.

Link - https://time.com/7327163/playing-good-for-you-science/

"Play isn’t just a frivolous pastime for children. It’s a powerful, even essential, tool for healing," writes Cas Holman.

01/10/2025

Yesterday was National Nonspeaking/NonVerbal Awareness Day.

A day for celebrating and recognising the many children who communicate in different ways.

Play is a child’s first language 💜 For non-verbal children, therapeutic play becomes a safe way to:
🎨 Express feelings without words
🧸 Build confidence and a sense of control
🤝 Practice social interaction
💭 Process experiences and reduce anxiety
🌱 Grow communication skills through creativity

Through play, every child has a voice — even without words. 🌟

✨

23/09/2025

I absolutely ❤️ this quote as it perfectly describes Therapeutic Play.

The Behaviour is what we see on the surface,
The Feeling is the emotion underneath,
The Need is the root cause.

As a Therapeutic Play Practitioner we use play to see the childs inner world to meet the need, not just stop the behaviour.

(Credit:unknown)

18/09/2025

Why fidgets matter in Therapeutic Play 🩷

What are fidgets? 🩷

Small regulation tools that keep hands busy and minds calm.
Examples: pop-its, putty, stress balls, bluetac, rollers, the list is endless as its whatever works for your child.

Why use fidgets in therapeutic play ?

Fidgets help children:
✔ Regulate emotions
✔ Stay focused
✔ Feel safe and in control

What are the Therapeutic benefits 🩷

When integrated thoughtfully, fidgets can:
🌱 Reduce anxiety
🌱 Support expression
🌱 Build lifelong coping skills

Fidgets are not distractions.
They’re bridges to engagement, comfort, and healing. Does your child use fidgets ?

We used this pack from with a child who loves space and he loved creating his own fidget.

16/09/2025

CHANGE IS COMING 🩷💙

As Im still completing my practical, Im beginning to make changes and get ready to start offering Therapeutic Play Sessions.

What do you think of my extra new logo ?

Ill still be doing private baby sessions but coaching will be another aspect of Bambinos & Me to continue to support wellbeing to children and their families.

11/09/2025

Yesterday was World Suicide Prevention Day — a reminder that no one should struggle alone. Reaching out for help can feel hard, but connection saves lives.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the Samaritans at 116 123 (UK, free 24/7) or your local crisis line, which for surrey is 0800 915 4644 💛

At Bambinos & Me we believe that play can be a powerful way for children to express feelings they can’t always put into words. While we’re not a crisis service, we provide a safe, therapeutic space for children and families to explore emotions and build resilience.

Let’s keep the conversation open, reduce stigma, and remind each other: you are not alone. 💛

08/09/2025

❤️ I had a day off from studying so Hope and I enjoyed giving a beautiful Baby Massage session today. Thank you to Baby M’s family for inviting me to their home.

💙 Now the children are back to school, its the perfect time for you and your little one to create a nurturing love bubble, just the two of you.

❤️ Newborn Nurture is perfect for babies under 6 weeks and Baby Massage is for babies over 6 weeks but we can also include colic support, Baby Yoga, Tummy Time, Developmental Play and mum and baby yoga exercise for you both.

💙 Sessions are tailor made for you and your baby.

03/09/2025

Thinking of you all 💙❤️

28/08/2025

Therapeutic Play guided by what matters - The Child !

Im back !! So grateful for an amazing summer, time with my family in Greece and lots of fun with my childminding family.

My ❤️ is a little sad today as my baby started secondary school but Im back planning and researching to support a child with ADHD.

The child likes Minecraft which is difficult to plan if you don’t know what it is 😂 so in the summer, the cinema is where my research continued.

Therapeutic Play is very personalised and focuses heavily on the childs interests. Healing begins when play feels safe.

.