Play Therapy & Parental Guidance Centre

13/08/2026

Development follows a sequence, not a schedule.

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22/07/2026

Stress doesn't just change how children behave—it changes what their brain is able to notice.

When the nervous system senses danger (whether the threat is real or simply perceived), the brain shifts its priority from exploring to surviving.

A child who was happily learning, playing and connecting may suddenly seem clingy, rigid, avoidant or overwhelmed. They're not choosing a smaller world. Their brain is creating one to help them feel safe.

Understanding what's happening beneath the behaviour helps us respond with curiosity instead of frustration.

Have you noticed your child's world becoming "smaller" when they're stressed?

📖 If you'd like practical, research-based strategies to better understand your child's emotions and behaviour, you'll find them in Guidance from The Therapist Parent.

Find it here: www.thetherapistparent.com

21/06/2026

A child can have food in the cupboard, clothes on their back and a roof over their head - and still be deeply neglected.

Some children grow up with no comfort when they are upset. No encouragement when they try. No attention when they need connection. No praise. No reassurance. No one truly noticing them.

The wounds from emotional neglect are often invisible. They do not leave bruises, but they can shape a child's self-worth, relationships, mental health and future for years to come.

Every child needs more than survival. They need to feel safe, valued, loved, heard and important.

Sometimes the most damaging neglect is the kind nobody sees.

Free NO EMOTIONAL SAFETY CHILD NEGLECT AWARENESS POSTER

LIKE the photo and comment "EMPTY" and we will send you a message with a link to a free PDF of this resource.

16/06/2026

The UK just made it official—kids under 16 are banned from TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, X, Facebook, and more. And honestly? This is a big deal. These are the same platforms your kid is probably on right now.

Tell us: What do you think about this ban? 👇