Childosophy

Childosophy A Complete Philosophy of Children's Wellbeing - integrating body-mind-spirit based upon the ground-breaking research of Dr. Maxine Therese.

A complete philosophy and practical applications of this philosophy for children's needs and welllbeing

Assisting your child to be the best they can be...

All children are balanced and harmoniously whole but life's situations & circumstances can tip our children off balance or fragment their wholeness. Childosophy is an amazing approach that assists adults and children to identify why and when they have become imbalanced and help them to return to their natural harmony. Offering children and caregivers of children access to an enhanced way of interpreting their feelings, thoughts and actions and understand why they have needed to act in certain ways. Dr Maxine Therese teaches others to use the system and trains candidates to be certified as Childosophy Children's Wellbeing practitioners. Contact Maxine at www.childosophy.com
OR www.maxinetherese.com

There is something about summer holidays that naturally softens the edges of family life. The long daylight invites us o...
02/01/2026

There is something about summer holidays that naturally softens the edges of family life.

The long daylight invites us outside and the warmth coaxes us into slowing down. Days stretch out in a way that reminds us how good it feels to simply be together without the morning rush, after-school activities or work commitments. Families have time for curiosity, play, activities and conversations that wander gently from one moment to the next.

These are the days that help us notice what truly matters. In the stillness between ocean swims and shared meals, our children feel our presence in a deeper way and we reconnect with our own need for ease, joy and connection.

.Sometimes I feel like my parents don’t understand me. It’s not that I don’t want them to, it’s that I experience the wo...
29/12/2025

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Sometimes I feel like my parents don’t understand me.

It’s not that I don’t want them to, it’s that I experience the world in ways they can’t always see. I notice things before they happen, feel more deeply, and imagine worlds they think aren’t real. I sometimes hold fears or memories that aren’t even mine, yet they shape how I act and respond. I ask questions, not for answers, but to make sense of myself and the universe around me.

When I am rushed, corrected, or forced into their way of seeing things, I feel lost and unheard. I need space to explore, to feel my feelings fully, and to know that my thoughts matter.

When they pause, listen, and try to meet me where I am, I feel safe, seen, and loved. Until then, it can feel like I’m speaking a language only I understand.

.To know oneself is the deepest knowledge a child can hold. We often pour information into children from the outside, ho...
26/12/2025

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To know oneself is the deepest knowledge a child can hold. We often pour information into children from the outside, hoping it will prepare them for life. Yet the truest wisdom rises from within. When we create environments where children can question, feel, reflect and share their own insights, we teach them something far more powerful: that they already carry answers.

Children come into the world connected to a field of universal intelligence. They feel their truths before they have words for them. When we honour this, when we allow them to lead and trust their inner knowing, they grow into adults who value their own voice.

Children know more than we realise - they are not empty vessels. They are patterns of energy, curiosity and soul, shaped by the stardust from which we all come. When we give them the freedom to explore their inner world, we nurture their ability to think openly, discern wisely and recognise themselves as magnificent beings.
Every child deserves to know they come from the stars, and that their knowledge matters.

.Children often know things they have never been taught because they are already wired to learn from within. Their bodie...
22/12/2025

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Children often know things they have never been taught because they are already wired to learn from within. Their bodies and nervous systems gather information through rich, overlapping sensory experiences, allowing them to make sense of the world long before formal teaching begins.

They also carry inherited memories and emotional imprints that shape what they instinctively respond to. Connected to a broader field of consciousness, children can express insights that seem far beyond their years. They interpret life through feeling first, drawing on impressions held across time, and they arrive with a natural drive to understand who they are.

Through play, curiosity and exploration, they educate themselves in ways that are deeply intelligent and uniquely their own. This is why a child can say or understand things they have never been taught: they are drawing from a much broader system of knowing than we often assume.

You can nurture your child’s natural way of knowing by slowing down and honouring their inner world. Give them space to explore, listen beneath their behaviour, and let play guide their learning. Welcome their insights with openness and support their feelings as they move through. Create calm moments and stay curious about who they are becoming. In doing so, you protect the space where their own wisdom can shine.

.The Childosophy Children’s Wellbeing Chart has been created from the heart of Dr Maxine Therese’s Foundational Needs Mo...
22/12/2025

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The Childosophy Children’s Wellbeing Chart has been created from the heart of Dr Maxine Therese’s Foundational Needs Model. It is a guide to help adults see the whole child - body, mind, spirit - through their feelings, thoughts, actions, and unique expressions. It offers a visual guide to the emotional, energetic, and developmental needs that underpin a child’s behaviour and wellbeing.

Whether you're using it as part of a parenting journey, in professional sessions, or in the classroom, this chart supports deeper insight and soul-led connection with children.
This chart is not about correcting or directing a child, but about noticing, listening, and supporting them to stay balanced and connected to their own wisdom as they grow.

.The Need to Know isn’t about having all the answers.It’s about helping children understand their world.When meaning is ...
18/12/2025

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The Need to Know isn’t about having all the answers.
It’s about helping children understand their world.
When meaning is missing, confusion and anxiety can arise.
When we explore why together, children feel safer, more confident, and curious.
Your guidance turns uncertainty into understanding.

16/12/2025

Soul Led Parenting is not about doing more or focusing on input.

It’s meeting your child where they are, not where you think they should be.

Listening beneath behaviour.

Honouring emotion as communication.

Trusting that connection teaches more than control ever could.

When we parent from the soul, we remember that children are not here to be shaped, they are here to be supported as they reveal.

And in holding space for their becoming, we are gently invited to Know Thyself.

.I saw you roll your eyes when I started speaking about Max, my imaginary friend. I know you don’t understand why I talk...
13/12/2025

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I saw you roll your eyes when I started speaking about Max, my imaginary friend. I know you don’t understand why I talk to Max, but Max is always there when I need support, especially on days when things feel tricky, confusing, or a bit scary. He listens to my ideas, helps me figure out problems, and cheers me on when I try something new.

We build whole worlds together, go on adventures under the sea or in castles, and even argue - but that’s part of learning and understanding myself.

It makes me feel really safe when you notice Max without judging him, or when you ask me about our adventures, laugh with me, or let me play freely while keeping routines in place.

Even if no one else can see him, Max makes me feel stronger, braver, and ready to try new things, and knowing you support him too makes me feel even more okay with being me.

.Imagination is far more than play - it’s the foundation of learning. When children pretend, dress up, explore underwate...
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Imagination is far more than play - it’s the foundation of learning.
When children pretend, dress up, explore underwater worlds, or invent stories, they’re not just having fun - they’re strengthening focus, problem-solving, language, empathy, and social skills. Every act of imagination feeds their Need to See and nurtures their whole self in mind, body, and spirit.

Research from Piaget to Vygotsky shows that imaginary play unlocks the brain’s potential, while supporting the soul, and intuition keeps learning joyful and balanced. When we honour our children’s imagination, we help them grow not just smart, but whole.

Let’s give them space to dream, create, and imagine - because what they imagine today shapes who they become tomorrow.

.Watching your child talk to their imaginary friend can be equal parts amusing and exasperating. Endless conversations, ...
08/12/2025

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Watching your child talk to their imaginary friend can be equal parts amusing and exasperating. Endless conversations, rules that don’t make sense to anyone but them, and adventures that seem to last forever - it can leave you wondering, “Should I intervene, join in, or just let this run its course?”

Here’s the thing: imaginary friends are far more than play. They’re a safe space for children to process emotions, practice social skills, explore problem-solving, and stretch their creativity. They offer a way to experiment with feelings and ideas that can sometimes be too big, confusing, or scary for the real world.

Supporting this friendship doesn’t mean letting it take over. You can show curiosity - ask questions, listen, laugh at the funny moments - while keeping gentle boundaries around daily routines like mealtimes, school, and homework. Encourage real-world friendships too, so your child learns to navigate both worlds with confidence.

By valuing your child’s imaginary world while keeping it grounded, you’re nurturing their Need to See themselves fully - creative, capable, and resilient. Sometimes the most important thing is to step back, watch, and marvel at the brilliance unfolding in their imagination, even if it drives you a little crazy along the way.

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Childosophy & Dr Maxine Therese

Dr Maxine Therese is the founder of Childosophy, creator of the Foundational Needs Model, published author and Children’s Wellbeing expert. Her work is based on 20+ years of research and clinical practice and has been guided by a push to find a better way to assist the development of children.

Childosophy is a complete philosophy and practical application for children's needs and welllbeing. All children are balanced and harmoniously whole but life's situations and circumstances can tip our children off balance or fragment their wholeness. The Childosophy approach assists adults and children to identify why and when they have become imbalanced and help them to return to their natural harmony. Dr Maxine Therese teaches others to use the Childosophy system and trains candidates to be certified as Childosophy Children's Wellbeing practitioners. She regularly speaks at events and contributes to media publications. Contact Maxine at www.childosophy.com OR www.maxinetherese.com