Nectar Services

Nectar Services Enhancing children's overall emotional and functional development. Counselling children and adolescents. Training professionals in play and creative arts therapy

Connecting parents and children through play-based interventions. Local service

Today is a reminder that mental health is not a luxury, it’s a foundation. For children, for parents, for caregivers, fo...
10/10/2025

Today is a reminder that mental health is not a luxury, it’s a foundation. For children, for parents, for caregivers, for all of us. Let’s create space for emotions. Let’s listen without fixing, support without judgement, and talk openly about what hurts and what heals.
Because every mind deserves care, and every heart deserves to be heard. 💚

Allowing a child to be herself is not about shaping her into who you think she should be, but to make space for who she ...
22/09/2025

Allowing a child to be herself is not about shaping her into who you think she should be, but to make space for who she already is. When we stop correcting every quirk, quiet every question, or rush every feeling, we give a child the greatest gift: the freedom to grow into her own truth. Confidence, creativity, and resilience flourish when a child feels safe to simply be. That’s not indulgence, that’s love in its truest form.

What kind of parenting do you lean into and what impact does it have on your child’s emotional world?Do you find yoursel...
15/09/2025

What kind of parenting do you lean into and what impact does it have on your child’s emotional world?
Do you find yourself setting strict rules and expecting instant obedience even if it means disconnection?
Or do you avoid conflict and let things slide to keep the peace even when your child seems lost or dysregulated?
What would it look like to set boundaries and stay connected? To guide your child with empathy instead of fear, and firmness instead of control?
Can we raise children who feel safe, heard, and respected while still learning accountability and self-regulation?
Let’s talk about it.

Some people don’t say “I love you” with words, they say it through care.They say “Be safe”, “Did you eat?”, “Let me know...
08/09/2025

Some people don’t say “I love you” with words, they say it through care.
They say “Be safe”, “Did you eat?”, “Let me know when you get there.”
Their love speaks in concern, in small acts of attention, in the quiet gestures.
And that, too, is love.
But sometimes, those receiving the love need to hear it, see it, or feel it in other ways too, through words, affection, affirmation, or emotional availability.
So the question is: if love is spoken in actions but not in words, will the heart still hear it? What do you think?

When a child is raised on love, we see confidence, curiosity, and a sense of safety in exploring the world. They grow up...
25/08/2025

When a child is raised on love, we see confidence, curiosity, and a sense of safety in exploring the world. They grow up believing they are worthy, that relationships can be trusted, and that their needs matter. Their inner voice is nurturing and encouraging.
When a child is raised on survival, we often see hypervigilance, self-doubt, and a need to protect themselves. They may learn to silence their needs, to read the room constantly, or to anticipate danger. Their inner voice can become critical or fearful, shaped by the necessity to cope rather than the freedom to thrive.

Love builds resilience and openness. Survival builds caution and armour. Both leave deep marks, but with care and support, even children raised on survival can learn to feel safe enough to live, not just survive.

Listening with your soul goes beyond hearing the words a child says. It means being fully present, open, and connected t...
19/08/2025

Listening with your soul goes beyond hearing the words a child says. It means being fully present, open, and connected to their world. It’s noticing the silences, the gestures, the play, and the emotions behind their words. When we listen with our soul, children feel truly seen, valued, and safe. This kind of deep listening nurtures trust and gives them the courage to share their inner world. That's what we do in play therapy and more...

Dr. Seuss didn’t just write for children, he wrote for the child in all of us. Wrapped in rhyme and whimsy are reminders...
14/07/2025

Dr. Seuss didn’t just write for children, he wrote for the child in all of us. Wrapped in rhyme and whimsy are reminders we all need: to walk our own path, to speak up with courage, to care enough to make a difference, and to celebrate the beauty of standing out. His stories remind us that respect isn’t earned by size, that small voices matter, and that sometimes the most important change starts with simply caring a whole lot. In a world that’s often complicated, Dr. Seuss gave us simple truths that still guide hearts, no matter how tall we grow.

Asking the second question often ends in one-word answers. But asking specific, curious, and open-ended questions shows ...
30/06/2025

Asking the second question often ends in one-word answers. But asking specific, curious, and open-ended questions shows children we truly want to know them, not just check in, but wanting to connect. Connection deepens when we move beyond routine and into real curiosity.

A child at play is an artist, shaping meaning, emotion, and story without speaking a word. Through play, children say wh...
09/06/2025

A child at play is an artist, shaping meaning, emotion, and story without speaking a word. Through play, children say what they cannot yet express, and if we listen closely, we’ll hear everything they need us to understand.

Obedience is about control — compliance without question. Cooperation is about connection — choosing to work together ou...
02/06/2025

Obedience is about control — compliance without question. Cooperation is about connection — choosing to work together out of trust and respect. When we nurture cooperation instead of demanding obedience, we raise children who think, feel, and respond, not just react. Which one would you choose?

Children are already in becoming with their own spark, their own voice, temperament, curiosity, and personality. As adul...
26/05/2025

Children are already in becoming with their own spark, their own voice, temperament, curiosity, and personality. As adults, we are their safe base and our role is not to sculpt them, but to see them, to listen to them, to nurture them and to gently support their unfolding with curiosity, compassion, and trust.
How do you raise your children?

When children play outside, they come alive. The outdoors offers freedom to move, to explore, to imagine — and to just b...
20/05/2025

When children play outside, they come alive. The outdoors offers freedom to move, to explore, to imagine — and to just be. It strengthens their bodies, sharpens their minds, and soothes their emotions. Whether it’s running through grass, climbing trees, or feeling the wind on their face, being in nature helps kids grow in ways no screen or classroom ever could. For children growing up in dense, urban environments, outdoor play becomes even more critical. Just a few moments can help. Even a patch of grass or a tree-lined street can become a place of discovery, grounding children in something bigger than themselves.
How much time does you child spend and play outdoor?

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Villa Vogue, Ivandry
Antananarivo
101

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Monday 08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00
Thursday 08:30 - 17:00
Friday 08:30 - 17:00

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+959254084520

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