Wendy’s Place

05/05/2026

I always use the word discombobulated when I talk to kids about being emotionally unsettled. My son purchased this patch for me today ❤️😌

02/27/2026

02/27/2026

Big feelings can look like “bad behaviour” on the outside…

but on the inside, your child is overwhelmed, not misbehaving.

When emotions are bigger than their skills,
their behaviour does the talking.

👉 Hitting
👉 Yelling
👉 Refusing
👉 Melting down

These aren’t signs of a “naughty” child.
They’re signs of a child who needs support.
Before we correct the behaviour,
we need to support the feeling.

Because children learn best when they feel safe — not when they feel ashamed.

✨ Instead of asking:
“How do I stop this behaviour?”
Try asking:
“What is my child struggling with right now?”

That’s where the real teaching begins.

You’re not raising a “well-behaved” child.
You’re raising a human who is still learning how to handle big emotions 🤍

11/22/2025

Many thanks to Debra Magee for revamping my exterior and creating a beautiful festive entrance.

11/19/2025

That’s better! First window sign was the wrong one 😁

11/18/2025

My weekend training has given me one more tool to use to help people heal from their trauma

11/14/2025

Wendy’s Place is closed the 14th to 17th of November. I am taking Brainspotting training level 1. 😁

10/24/2025

Signs have arrived for my new office!