Busy Bees Remedial

04/02/2026

When your child is bright, capable,
but something just isn’t clicking,
they don’t need pressure…
they need the right support.

We specialise in Foundation Phase learners who need a gentle but structured approach to thrive academically and developmentally.

If you’re looking for thoughtful, professional remedial support — not quick fixes —
send a DM or enquire today to book an initial assessment.

Because when the foundation is strong, everything else follows 🐝

19/01/2026

Children aren’t meant to perform beyond where they are.

They aren’t meant to understand what their nervous systems can’t yet hold,
or meet expectations that belong to a later stage of development.

When we ask more than they’re ready for,
they don’t rise to the challenge —
they protect themselves from it.

Acceptance doesn’t mean lowering standards or avoiding growth.
It means recognising what is realistic right now.
It means meeting children where they are,
instead of asking them to become someone else to be worthy of care.

Every stage has its own needs.
Its own limits.
Its own way of making sense of the world.

Children deserve a childhood where they are allowed to grow into themselves —
unrushed past who they are in the meantime. ❤️

Quote Credit: Stacey Shannon ❣️

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06/12/2025

When my kids are melting down, I try to remember: they’re not doing anything I don’t do, too.

I get irritable when I’m hungry.
I get uneasy with change.
I feel frustrated when things don’t go my way.
I get overwhelmed when life feels too big.

The difference is that I’ve had years to build language and skill. They’re only just beginning to learn.

So when the storm hits, I try to pause and remind myself: we’re all still learning.

We’re all trying to find our footing.
We all need moments of patience,
a listening ear,
and a whole lot of grace.

They’re not giving me a hard time — they’re having a hard time.

And sometimes the most powerful thing I can do, is remember that their struggle is not so different from mine. ❤️

Quote Credit: Mommy Mannegren ❣️

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06/12/2025

Between ages six and nine, something subtle but powerful begins to shift.
Emotions grow stronger. Friendships feel deeper. Reactions get bigger.
It’s not attitude — it’s adrenarche, the brain and body’s quiet rehearsal for puberty.

Children at this stage are learning to ride emotional waves that feel new and intense, without yet having the brain maturity to manage them smoothly.
They need calm guidance, not correction.
Understanding, not shame.

Explore Managing Big Feelings: The Toolkit for Parents & Educators — practical, brain-based support to help children navigate the emotions of these in-between years. Link in comments ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in Bio.

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