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14/12/2025

14/12/2025

Look at a child who seems distracted, distant, or “hard to manage,”
and you’ll often find a heart carrying weight no child should ever hold.

In so many families, what we call “attention problems” is really a child trying to survive an emotional climate that overwhelms them.

When a husband and wife are constantly fighting…
when the home is filled with yelling instead of love…
your child isn’t just overhearing it.
They’re absorbing it.

Every argument shakes their small body.
Every raised voice becomes a memory they never wanted.
They’re terrified, confused, and unsure of where to turn.

Some of you know this painfully well,
your child isn’t acting out.
They’re crying quietly in the corner, afraid to speak, afraid to move, afraid to trigger more tension.

And when the shouting stops, the fear doesn’t.
They carry it deep inside.
It settles into their hearts like a shadow that follows them everywhere.

They feel unsafe.
They feel unimportant.
They feel responsible for things far beyond their years.

This is why so many kids grow up insecure,
withdrawn, anxious, scared to make friends, scared to try, scared to exist in a world that already feels unsafe at home.

Their little brains weren’t made for adult battles.
So they disappear into themselves,
zoning out, shutting down, becoming “absent-minded.”
Not because they’re unfocused,
but because they’re overwhelmed.

These are not “difficult” children.
They are tender-hearted souls weathering storms no child should face.

Sensitive.
Empathetic.
Gifted in ways you only notice when the home is quiet and safe.

What they need isn’t pressure or correction.
They need emotional safety.
A home where love is louder than conflict.
A space where peace is normal.
A place where they can finally breathe and just be a child.

Be that change.
Protect their innocence.
Handle adult battles away from their ears.
Because they are listening…
they are absorbing…
and they will carry this weight forever unless we choose a healthier path.

14/12/2025

LOVE THIS FROM OUR FRIENDS 👌🏽

A little small talk can save a life ❤️

14/12/2025

According to the World Health Organization, 16% of the world’s population experiences significant disability, or 1 in 6 of us.
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Not all disabilities can be seen. Invisible disabilities—like chronic pain, mental health conditions, or neurological differences—can limit or challenge a person’s daily life even if they aren’t visible from the outside.⁠
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That’s why true inclusion at work means going beyond what you can see:⁠
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✅ Listening when someone share their needs⁠
✅ Providing accommodations without judgment⁠
✅ Building cultures of trust and respect

14/12/2025

When a child’s behaviour feels challenging, it’s easy to focus on what we see.
But every action is trying to tell us something underneath.

Shouting, hiding, refusing, hitting, or shutting down — these are not signs of a 'bad' child.
They’re signs of a child whose nervous system is struggling to cope.

When the Downstairs Brain takes over, logic disappears and survival instincts take the lead.
By decoding the behaviour, we start to see the why — and respond with empathy instead of punishment.

When we decode behaviour, we stop asking “What’s wrong with you?”
and start asking “What’s happening for you?”

Remember:
All behaviour is communication.

FOLLOW to explore our series on the Upstairs Brain, Downstairs Brain and links to behaviour to see what’s really driving behaviour beneath the surface.

NOW AVAILABLE IN THE RESOURCE STORE - to accompany our series on social media.

The Child Brain Explained: How the Upstairs & Downstairs Brain Shape Behaviour, a Toolkit for Parents & Educators
Electronic download available at link in comments ⬇️ or via our Linktree Shop in Bio.

14/12/2025

Ever wonder why some children can’t stop moving — spinning, hanging upside down, or constantly fidgeting?

Or why others avoid movement — hating swings, climbing frames, or even being picked up?

The answer might lie in their vestibular system — the sense of balance and movement that helps us feel grounded and safe in our bodies.
When this system is over- or under-responsive, the world can feel too fast, too spinny, or too still — and that can look like clumsiness, anxiety, or constant motion-seeking.

Understanding the vestibular system helps us see what’s really going on beneath the behavior — and how to support it through everyday movement and play.

via The Contented Child, Child Wellbeing Consultancy

14/12/2025

So true 🥰🎄

14/12/2025

When a child makes a mistake, they’re not just looking for consequences—they’re looking for connection.

They’re wondering:
“Am I still loved?”
“Am I safe?”
“Will you still accept me?”

If we respond with harshness or shame, they learn to hide.
If we respond with calm, compassion, and guidance, they learn to come closer.

We don’t need to excuse the behaviour—but we do need to protect the relationship.
Because over time, that trust becomes the foundation for honesty, accountability, and emotional safety.

Let’s be the ones they run to, not the ones they fear.

More information in my book
Guidance from The Therapist Parent
Available on my website www.thetherapistparent.com and Amazon

14/12/2025

Auditory processing disorder in children can be very challenging. When we are young, our day job is learning. Our primary focus is getting an education. With auditory processing disorder, a child’s school day may be more challenging, frustrating, and sometimes humiliating than anyone realizes.
He may be missing much of what the teacher is saying in class, particularly in noisy classrooms.
Homework can be frustrating and stressful. This stems from not understanding the assignment, an inability to follow the lesson in class, and/or reading problems.
Social conversations with peers are challenging, particularly in noisy playgrounds.
Sometimes she faces humiliation, having to answer in class before she understands the question.
Reading out loud in class or to a parent is often another daily struggle.
These daily frustrations erode confidence and self-esteem. Furthermore, they create a negative connection to reading and learning that over time will be hard to reverse. Consequently, many children with APD do eventually grow out of their processing delays, but they never become enthusiastic readers.

For more information, visit Learning ❤️

14/12/2025

When a child is melting down, our instincts can take over — and not always the helpful ones.

We might lecture, rush to fix, or tell them to calm down… but these actually block co-regulation rather than build it.

Let’s talk about what not to do — and what to try instead — so we can truly help a child borrow our calm instead of our chaos.

via The Contented Child, Child Wellbeing Consultancy

19/11/2025

19/11/2025

Your calm teaches more than your words.🩵