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02/09/2026

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01/09/2026

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01/09/2026

We have all been a situation where our kids are loosing it in public and we want the ground to swallow us. The fear of judgement is a huge reason for lashing out or giving in to behaviour. Step one is always to try and regulate yourself first. Then react.

For all the mom's and dad who are parenting strong willed children, we see you!

We will never judge you!

You are all doing amazing!

01/09/2026

Congratulations to our wonder therapist Chante on continuing to develop her tool box of skills. Sensory Integration Module 3!!

Your clients are so lucky to have you 💕💕

02/07/2026

Are we expecting too much of our children emotionally?

We often expect children to stay calm, make good choices, manage disappointment, cope with change, and express their feelings appropriately… even though the parts of the brain responsible for emotional regulation are still developing.

Emotional regulation isn’t something children simply “have”—it’s a skill that grows over many years through brain development, life experiences, and thousands of moments of co-regulation with safe, responsive adults.

When we understand what children are capable of at different ages, we can replace unrealistic expectations with support that helps them build lifelong emotional resilience.

Today’s visual explores how emotional regulation develops from infancy through adolescence.

See the visual for instructions on how to get your FREE copy of our A Bitesize Guide to Emotional Regulation.

29/04/2026

Sleep is important for growth. Sleep is the time your body goes into rest and digest. The time your body needs to heal and prepare.

09/04/2026

Meet our new team members!
Welcome Keoratile and Courtney!

17/03/2026

25/02/2026

What many adults see as defiance after school is often a child who has used every ounce of energy holding it together all day.

After-school restraint collapse happens when a child has spent hours masking, complying, concentrating, managing sensory input, following rules and meeting expectations. By the time they get home, their nervous system is overloaded and exhausted. The behaviour that follows isn’t deliberate or manipulative. It’s the body releasing stress once it finally feels safe.

That’s why meltdowns, tears, anger, shutdown or refusal often show up with the people they trust most. Home becomes the place where they don’t have to pretend anymore.

Understanding restraint collapse shifts the response from punishment to support. It invites us to prioritise connection, predictability, rest and co-regulation before correction.

If this is showing up in your home, the After-School Restraint Collapse Toolkit walks you through what’s happening in the brain, why it looks the way it does, and how to support your child without escalating the moment.
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25/02/2026

When it all comes out after school

You might notice your child holding it together all day… then everything unravels the moment they get home. This isn’t bad behaviour — it’s what we call after-school restraint collapse. And it makes sense when you understand what their nervous system has been carrying.

They’ve been coping all day

At school, children are managing noise, expectations, social pressure, transitions, and constant demands. Many are masking, suppressing emotions, and pushing through overwhelm just to get by. By the end of the day, their system is full.

Home feels safe enough to release

When your child walks through the door, their body recognises safety. And that’s when the lid comes off. What looks like shouting, tears, or refusal is often a nervous system releasing everything it couldn’t express earlier.

It follows a predictable pattern

This visual shows the timeline — from escalation, to crisis, to the slow return to regulation. Understanding these phases helps you respond with calm and confidence, rather than confusion or frustration.

Support looks different in each phase

There’s no “one-size-fits-all” response. Sometimes your child needs quiet presence. Sometimes space. Sometimes co-regulation. Knowing when to talk, and when not to, can make all the difference.

You don’t have to figure this out alone

We’ve been sharing more on this topic, so take a look through our recent posts for deeper support. If you want practical, step-by-step guidance, our After School Restraint Collapse Toolkit is designed to help you feel more prepared and less overwhelmed.
For the full toolkit, link in comments below ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in Bio.