The Butterfly Effect

The Butterfly Effect Educational Therapy | Counselling | Play Therapy

25/10/2025

When big feelings don’t fit into words, play steps in.

Play Therapy gives children a safe, creative space to express, heal, and build emotional resilience.

Play is their language.

Counselling = connection + skills. Your child gets a safe, playful space (expressive therapies, role-play, sand tray) wh...
22/10/2025

Counselling = connection + skills.

Your child gets a safe, playful space (expressive therapies, role-play, sand tray) while you get practical strategies to support at home.

We go gently and track progress together.

13/10/2025

Time management struggles in ADHD aren’t moral failings — they’re neurological realities.

The ADHD brain operates with a nonlinear sense of time, making future planning and transitions difficult without dopamine cues.

Understanding this shifts the focus from compliance to support:
🔹 external prompts
🔹 visual timers
🔹 body-based transitions

Compassion first. Strategy second.

Ever wondered why reasoning doesn’t work when your child is upset?Their amygdala—the brain’s tiny alarm system—is in cha...
12/10/2025

Ever wondered why reasoning doesn’t work when your child is upset?

Their amygdala—the brain’s tiny alarm system—is in charge. It’s shouting “danger!” even when there isn’t any.

Before logic comes safety. Before teaching comes connection.

A calm adult helps the amygdala stand down so learning and problem-solving can return.

A calm adult helps the amygdala stand down, allowing learning and problem-solving to resume.

The ADHD brain is interest-based: motivation switches on with curiosity, novelty or urgency. That’s why getting started,...
11/10/2025

The ADHD brain is interest-based: motivation switches on with curiosity, novelty or urgency. That’s why getting started, staying focused and recharging looks different.

Thanks to Dr Marnie Cumner and Extraordinary Individuals 2.0 for these clear visuals. Dr Marnie Cumner .ndhub

“Child-led” doesn’t mean letting children do whatever they want.It means walking with them — noticing what they notice, ...
10/10/2025

“Child-led” doesn’t mean letting children do whatever they want.

It means walking with them — noticing what they notice, hearing what they say, and guiding them with warmth and boundaries.

When we slow down enough to truly see a child’s world, we discover that cooperation grows from connection.

08/10/2025

Children aren’t built for stillness—they’re built for discovery.

The next time you see a little one wiggling, climbing, or exploring… remember:

Telling a small child not to fidget is like telling a snail to leave its shell.
The louder you demand it, the more that soft soul retracts.

Let’s meet children where they naturally thrive—among trees, bees, and mud puddles.

03/10/2025

Kids learn best when they feel happy, safe, and regulated — because brains that feel calm are brains that are ready to grow!

Teachers play such a powerful role in setting the tone: a warm smile, a kind word, and a safe classroom space can make all the difference. Let’s celebrate the everyday superheroes who help kids thrive not just academically, but emotionally, too.

Families that play together, grow together! 💕These simple activities are little sparks of connection that help kids feel...
29/09/2025

Families that play together, grow together! 💕

These simple activities are little sparks of connection that help kids feel seen, safe and supported. At The Butterfly Effect, we know that laughter, creativity and play are powerful tools for building confidence and resilience. 🦋

Which one will your family try first—painting kindness rocks, cooking together, or maybe a chalk obstacle course on the driveway?

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual — and so much of what we learn, we discover along the way.These are 6 things I wish...
22/09/2025

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual — and so much of what we learn, we discover along the way.

These are 6 things I wish I’d known sooner:

✔️ Behaviour is a form of communication
✔️ Boundaries aren’t harsh — they actually create safety
✔️ Big feelings don’t need to be “fixed” or controlled
✔️ Discipline is really about teaching, not punishment
✔️ Connection always comes before cooperation
✔️ Behavior is a form of communication
✔️ Calm is more powerful (and lasting) than control

Parenting is messy, beautiful, and full of growth — for our kids and for us.

Why Kinetic Sand in Sand Tray Therapy? In our sand tray work, we choose kinetic sand over regular sand — and for good re...
19/09/2025

Why Kinetic Sand in Sand Tray Therapy?

In our sand tray work, we choose kinetic sand over regular sand — and for good reason.

👐 Sensory-Friendly – Kinetic sand is softer, smoother, and easier to shape, making it calming for children who may be sensitive to texture.
🎨 Creative Flow – It holds form beautifully, allowing little hands (and big imaginations) to build worlds, symbols, and stories with ease.
🌟 Clean & Contained – Unlike regular sand, it sticks to itself, not to kids or the room, keeping the focus on play and expression rather than the mess.
💭 Therapeutic Benefit – Its unique feel encourages regulation, grounding, and sensory soothing, creating the perfect environment for emotional processing.

Kinetic sand helps us provide a safe, engaging, and supportive space where children can explore their inner world through play.

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