See Brighter Days

02/11/2026

When a child’s emotions spill over, our nervous system often goes with them.
Before we can steady a child or young person, we need to steady ourselves.

This Parent Regulation Tip Sheet is a gentle reminder that regulation isn’t about being perfectly calm – it’s about having a few small, body-based resets you can reach for when things feel loud, fast or overwhelming.

Because your calm nervous system is one of the most powerful tools your child has.

Save this for the hard moments.
Share it with a parent who needs permission to pause.

02/06/2026

Shame often hides behind control, anger, detachment, humor, competence, helping others, which is why people say: “I don’t feel shame - I just feel empty / tense / irritated / tired.” Childhood shame doesn’t disappear - it becomes strategy. You don’t heal it by pushing confidence, forcing positivity, or “thinking differently”. You heal it by recognizing its disguises, separating past messages from present reality, and creating experiences of being seen without performance. If shame shows up in your adulthood, it does not mean something is wrong with you. It means something happened in your childhood when your sense of self was still forming. 💛

02/01/2026

.trauma.educator

01/23/2026

Nourished Wellness Group
Tara Brach

01/23/2026

DBTSkills. Mindfulness Module. Skill : Mindfulness & learning more about what mindfulness means.

01/20/2026

01/19/2026

01/06/2026

'DBT Skills. Mindfulness Module : Skill : 'Wise Mind'.
We can be too logical - reasonable mind, or too emotional
'emotion mind'.
Aim to be in the middle. Bringing both logic and emotion together - in moderation. (Balance)

01/02/2026

🧡 When we co-regulate with children, we’re not just calming the moment—we’re building their future. 🌱

✨ By guiding them through big emotions with patience and support, we help them develop the confidence and tools to self-regulate over time. 💪🧠

🤝 Regulation starts with us! Let’s teach, model, and nurture emotional growth together. 💖

01/02/2026

January's Affirmation 😍

12/31/2025

“It’s time to go.” said Bear.
“But where are we going?” asked Rabbit.
“Forward,” said Bear, “we can’t stay here anymore.”
“So much has happened here though. I don’t know that I can move on.” said Rabbit.
“You can stay if you want,” said Bear, “but life won’t wait with you.”
“It won’t?” asked Rabbit.
“No,” said Bear, “besides, up ahead there might be something wonderful.”
“You think so?” asked Rabbit.
“I think...” said Bear, “if you stay here, you’ll never know.”

©Tara Shannon, 2021