Kreate What U Want

12/11/2025

New email went out from Kreate What U Want for upcoming classes for December & January. Link in comments below.

12/10/2025

A Heart-Melting Moment Today 💐✨

One of my youth client’s parents surprised me with flowers and said,

"Happy Early Birthday!" ...As she handed me the flowers (in the picture).

My whole heart melted 🩷

Moments like this remind me why I pour so much care, intention, and connection into the work I do at Kreate What U Want.

One thing about my practice…

I build strong, healthy, supportive relationships with the parents of the youth I work with.

I offer direct communication ~ phone, text, email, zoom ~ so we can stay connected throughout their child’s journey.

And here’s why this matters:

✨ Teamwork speeds up progress.
When we share insights, wins, and challenges, the youth gets consistent support at home and in session.

✨ Parents feel supported, not alone.
You deserve a space to ask questions, share concerns, and celebrate your child’s growth.

✨ The youth feels safer and more seen.
When everyone is on the same page, they experience more stability, encouragement, and emotional understanding.

✨ Breakthroughs come faster.
Open communication helps us adjust tools, spot patterns, and strengthen coping skills in real time.

✨ It becomes a true partnership ~ not a drop-off service.
We work together for your child’s well-being.

Today’s flowers weren’t just a gift…
They were a reminder of the trust families place in me ~ and how grateful I am to be part of their child’s story.

Thank you to every parent who shows up, communicates, and believes in the power of this work.

It truly means more than you know. 🫶

And thank you SO much, (you know who you are), for the absolutely beautiful and stunning arrangement♡

12/10/2025

🧘‍♀️ Mindful Parenting Moment:

When Your Child Gets “Extra Sensitive” on Days You’re Stressed

Have you ever noticed that on the days you feel overwhelmed… your child suddenly becomes more clingy, reactive, emotional, or “needy”?

It can feel like terrible timing.

You’re trying to get things done, hold it all together, and then~ they fall apart over something tiny. Or they follow you room to room. Or they “poke” for attention in ways that feel draining.

It’s easy to wonder:
“Why today of all days?”
“Why can’t they just play on their own?”
“Why is everything a battle right now?”

But something deeper is happening:

🔹 Children are highly attuned to the emotional energy of their caregivers.
🔹 They feel the shift even before you say a word.
🔹 When your nervous system feels wobbly, theirs instinctively checks for safety.
🔹 Sensitivity is not misbehavior — it’s connection.

They don’t need perfection.
They just need presence.

Try this the next time your stress collides with their sensitivity:

• Name your own state gently. “My body feels a little tired and stressed today.”
• Offer reassurance. “You’re safe with me. We’re okay.”
• Invite them into a shared calm moment. A slow breath together, a 10-second hug, sitting beside you while you finish a task.
• Keep directions soft and simple. Their system is reading your tone more than your words.

In these moments, you’re teaching your child:

▪︎ “I can feel someone else’s emotions… and not be responsible for them.”
▪︎ “Connection doesn’t disappear when things are hard.”
▪︎ “Stress can be navigated ~ not feared.”

This is emotional modeling.
This is nervous system teaching.
This is mindful parenting.

💜 Have you noticed your child getting more sensitive on the days you feel overwhelmed?

Share below or save this for a reminder.

Kreate What U Want

12/10/2025

EXCITING UPDATE: Hand-Painted Wooden Coasters Are Now for Sale!

I’m excited to share that the coasters I post are now available for purchase, and I’m also offering custom designs if you’d like something meaningful, personalized, or made to match your style or space.

Pricing~

Standard:
• $8 each
• 2 for $14
• 4 for $26

Custom:
• $10 each
• 2 for $18
• 4 for $32

Each coaster is hand-painted, sealed with a protective coating, and created with so much love♡

They make unique, creative, and heartfelt holiday gifts: perfect for teachers, coworkers, neighbors, or anyone who loves something made by hand. 🎁

If you’d like to claim one or order a custom set, send me a PM!

I have a special folder dedicated to the coasters I make ~ feel free to check it out!

Every purchase helps support my creative studio, KWUW, and the work I do with youth, teens, and families.

This is the 2 sides of this coaster.

You can also purchase this in person at the Open Connections Winter Marketplace happening this Friday!

Made with Love,
♡ Dianne

12/09/2025

Are you more of an in-person or virtual type of person?

12/09/2025

This Friday, December 12th, Kreate What U Want will be at Open Connections for their Winter Marketplace.

I will also have my wooden coasters for you to purchase!!

Oh, and I will be baking my homemade banana bread that will be available at the bake sale!!

There are so many amazing and fun vendors that will be here. I will post the link in the comments below.

We hope to see you there!!

12/09/2025

With your hand on your heart, repeat:

My nervous system is calm and I am safe♡

12/09/2025

Make an arts-and-crafts Christmas Tree with me!🌲

I love exploring with different materials to see what I come up with for 1:1 sessions, classes & workshops at Kreate What U Want.

This holiday craft will be hosted as a class at KWUW studio. Sign ups are available on the website at:

Kreatewhatuwant.com

Lets kreate festivity ~ together!

Or feel free to try this activity at home with the family!!

Which holiday crafts have you kreated this year? Feel free to drop photo of what you worked on below👇

12/09/2025

🌿 Art + Mindfulness Tools to Support Anxious Thoughts in Tweens

Over the last three weeks, I’ve been working with a tween who is learning coping skills to reduce anxious thoughts and big feelings. One of the ways I support youth in sessions is through creative prompts that soothe the nervous system, deepen self-awareness, and make emotional processing feel safe and approachable.

✨ The Bead Fidget Tool

In this activity, my client chose a pipe cleaner and selected bead colors that represent her happy memories:

▪︎ Purple for her sister

▪︎ Green for nature

▪︎ Pink for family...

As she chose each bead, she shared stories, memories, and reasons behind her choices. This simple act of creating allowed her to open up, explore her emotions, and feel grounded.

The beauty of this tool is that it becomes something she can take outside of session: a reminder of calm, comfort, and connection. When she’s feeling overwhelmed, the colors and the act of moving the beads help bring her back to a regulated place.

We also explored how the shape of the beaded fidget can reflect her mood:

💜 A heart for when she’s feeling happy
💧 A teardrop for when she’s feeling sad

This helps her build emotional awareness, language, and confidence in understanding herself. When youth can identify what they're feeling, they’re better able to communicate needs, use coping strategies, and choose healthier responses.

If you’d like your child or teen to learn tools like this ~ creative, calming, empowering ~ feel free to schedule a free call at:
👉 kreatewhatuwant.com

What calming activity helps you or your child feel more grounded when emotions feel big?

Believe in yourself and you can Kreate What U Want 💜

12/08/2025

A Simple Truth About Parenting Teens: Connection Matters More Than Perfection

If you’re a parent of a teen, you’ve probably felt it…

▪︎ The guilt.
▪︎ The second-guessing.
▪︎ The “Am I doing enough?”
▪︎ The “Did I miss my window?”
▪︎ The “Why don’t they open up to me like they used to?”

Here’s something I want every parent to hear:

✨ Connection is built in tiny, ordinary moments ~ not the grand ones.

And it’s NEVER too late to strengthen it.

Most teens don’t need a perfect parent.
They need a present one.

Here are a few powerful ways to build connection (and quiet some of that mom-guilt we all feel):

💜 Be interested in what interests them ~ even if it isn’t your thing.

When your teen sees you lean into their world, they feel valued.

💜 Put your phone down and out of sight when they talk.

That one small act tells them, “You matter more than anything on this screen.”

💜 Look them in the eyes when they share something ~ even the little stuff.

Teens often test safety through small disclosures before trusting you with bigger ones.

💜 Spend one-on-one time, even 10–15 minutes.

A quick drive… listening to music together... getting ice cream together... taking a walk together...

Connection doesn’t require hours ~ just intention.

💜 Validate before you guide.

Kids don’t need you to fix everything.
They need to hear: “I get why that felt hard.”

Let them see you regulate. Your calm nervous system teaches their nervous system what safety feels like.

💜 Apologize when you miss the mark.
It doesn’t make you weak ~ it makes you human. And it models emotional responsibility.

💜 Notice the good out loud.

Teens rarely say it, but they crave their parent’s approval.

💫 And if you carry guilt… please hear this:

Guilt often shows up because you care. Because you’re trying. Because you love your child deeply.

Connection isn’t built by doing everything right: it’s built by coming back, again and again, with openness and presence.

This is the heart of what I do at Kreate What U Want.

I help youth feel understood…
and I help parents feel empowered, supported, and confident again.

Art. Mindfulness. Nervous system support.
👇
Tools that help families rebuild trust, communication, and emotional safety.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone ~ and your teen doesn’t either. Sometimes you both just need a space where connection can breathe again.

✨ What’s one small way you try to connect with your teen ~ or one you want to start trying?

I’d love to hear your ideas below 💬

12/08/2025

Just a friendly reminder:



https://www.kreatewhatuwant.com/post/self-care-self-love-tips-and-art-exercises?fbclid=IwdGRjcAOj4aVjbGNrA6PhoWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHiEmoco4NTsPuuo51t6fvPTcjUdGvSftu5JhO6ojxSxocwTiIWquOtH-6r0L_aem_rEfV7e6GVT2vmndhjyhRgw

Learn the difference between self-love and self-care and tips on how you can maintain both in your life!