Lawrence Play Therapy

11/13/2025

10/31/2025

When a child’s emotional brain takes over, logic and reason switch off — and connection becomes the bridge back to calm.

These phrases don’t fix the feeling; they regulate the brain behind it.
Save this as part of your calm-down toolkit and share with anyone who supports children through big emotions.

You can find more brain-based strategies like this in The Child Brain Toolkit — download from The Contented Child via link in comments or Linktree Store in Bio.

10/04/2025

09/06/2025

Some children experience the world in a way that feels too much or not enough.

These are signs of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) – when the brain struggles to organise and respond to information from the senses.

Recognising these signs is the first step to understanding and supporting a child’s needs.

EXECUTIVE FUNCTION VERSION COMING TOMORROW

A sensory processing checklist is available in NOW AVAILABLE - only £3.25 until 15 September 2025.
Introducing the After School Restraint Collapse Toolkit for Parents & Educators
Electronic download available at https://thecontentedchild.co.uk/product/after-school-restraint-collapse-the-toolkit-for-parents-educators/

08/29/2025

Groundbreaking research from University College London and the Anna Freud Centre shows children exposed to family conflict display brain activity similar to combat veterans. fMRI scans revealed heightened responses in the amygdala and anterior insula, regions linked to threat detection. While adaptive short term, this rewiring raises long-term risks of anxiety and mental health issues, highlighting the urgent need for early intervention.

07/28/2025

Love it! Sharing for any families that could benefit from the connection and support!

One of our Positive Bright Start families has started an Autism Caregiver Support Group. Join the Facebook group to get connected with area families and resources. 💙

07/08/2025

100% TRUE.

(Thanks to High Love Parenting and Inside Parenting for this message 💞)

07/04/2025

05/18/2025

04/28/2025

Break this cycle!