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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

16/11/2025

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Sibling rivalry is not just about arguing or misbehaving - it is a reflection of how children experience love, attention, and belonging. Every child carries the deep human Need to Love, which drives them to feel seen, valued, and secure. When this Foundational Need feels threatened, even subtly, jealousy, rivalry, and tension can emerge.

Children are learning how to navigate relationships, express emotions, and negotiate fairness. They do not yet have the full capacity to manage big feelings, and conflict often arises when one child feels overlooked or less important. This isn’t about bad behaviour, it’s a natural way for children to communicate their unmet Foundational Needs.

Parents can transform these moments into opportunities for growth. Encouraging children to pause and consider the impact of their actions, helping them reflect on how it feels to be on the receiving end, and modelling empathy and calm presence teaches them that love is not a competition.

When children feel secure in the knowledge that they are valued equally and loved unconditionally, they are more likely to cooperate, share, and nurture their bond. Guiding children in this way strengthens empathy, emotional intelligence, and the confidence to make loving choices - even in moments of conflict.

14/11/2025

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Every child experiences a wide spectrum of emotions, from joy, curiosity, and excitement to fear, frustration, or sadness. All feelings are welcome, but sometimes they can feel overwhelming for little ones.

The Childosophy Flower Essences, one for each of the Foundational Needs, were created by Himalayan Flower Enhancers to support the emotional and nurturing needs of children, and help them find a sense of inner balance in their daily lives. There is also a specially designed essence for parents, to support their own emotional wellbeing as they guide and nurture their children.

Flower essences carry the subtle energy of the flowers they come from. When used with children, this energy interacts with their own natural system, helping them release blocks, find balance, and navigate big feelings with calm and confidence, without forcing or masking their experience.

Whether it is easing fears, calming overwhelm, or nurturing confidence, these essences allow children to bloom from the inside out, helping them feel seen, supported, and secure as they move through life.

12/11/2025

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“All you need is love.” - The Beatles

Children naturally seek loving and harmonious relationships with themselves and others—extending out to animals, natural environments, and the whole of the world. Children love to know how things fit together and who belongs to who. The child is, in essence,
proclaiming Love Me.

Excerpt from ‘The Push for a Child Philosophy, What Children Really Need You to Know.’ Dr Maxine Thérèse

11/11/2025

In this episode of our mini-series, I discuss the Foundational Needs Model and the chakras. The Foundational Needs Model offers a map of the soul - a way to see the whole child (and the child within us) through the wisdom of the body.

Each of the seven Foundational Needs align with the energetic flow of the chakras, showing us that what a child needs emotionally and developmentally, is also what their energy body calls for to thrive.

When we understand these needs we begin to see behaviour not as something to fix, but as a message from the soul asking to be met, held, and understood.

The chakras remind us that energy moves in patterns of growth and healing - just like childhood.

When we honour both the psychology and the soul, we return to wholeness.

09/11/2025

How many times have you heard this from your children? And especially as our teens grow into adulthood, It is something most will feel. They’re old enough to know what matters to them, but for them, it feels like no one really listens or trusts them to make decisions for themselves. That frustration, the feeling of being held back, is part of the Need to Act.

The Need to Act is about having the autonomy to follow your own motivation, to make choices, and to learn from them. When our children are not given that space, it’s easy for them to feel powerless or misunderstood.

But that push inside them, the urge to make their own decisions, isn’t rebellion, it’s growth. It’s their soul learning how to claim power in their own lives.

It is important that we support them as they find their own way and remind them that their actions matter. Each choice they make helps them build trust in themselves and confidence in their direction. The more they honour that inner drive with awareness and respect, the more they’ll discover what it truly means to live from their own power.

06/11/2025

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Children are naturally driven to lead their own lives. When they feel restricted, frustration may show up as defiance, not as rebellion, but as a request for space and agency. While guidance is important, controlling their choices isn’t. The more autonomy children are given to act from their own will, the more they develop confidence, self-trust, and true personal power. When we trust children, they learn to lead with awareness and courage.

05/11/2025

When a child resists, argues, or pushes back, it’s rarely about disobedience. It’s often about power - their innate need to feel in charge of their own life. Every child is born with a drive to act from their own will, to make choices and experience the consequences. When that Need to Act is blocked or overly directed, they react. What looks like defiance is really a call for autonomy.

As parents, we can only guide from the level of awareness we hold. If we still feel controlled by life, or believe authority must come from outside us, we may unknowingly expect the same of our children. But when we allow them moments of genuine control, such as choosing what to wear, how to solve a problem or when to take a break, they grow in confidence, self-trust, and cooperation.

Letting go of control doesn’t mean letting go of guidance. It means creating the space for children to learn who they are, to act from their inner compass, and to feel capable of leading their own lives, while knowing that we are right there beside them.

30/10/2025

Children learn empowerment through action, not perfection.
When we offer choices, praise effort, and trust their ability to decide, we nurture their belief that they can shape their world.
At Childosophy, “The Need to Act” reminds us that action builds confidence, responsibility, and self-trust, the roots of true empowerment.
Your trust in them becomes their belief in themselves.

25/10/2025

Sometimes, even though you are right next to me, it feels like you’re somewhere else. I try to reach you by asking questions, telling you a funny story or showing you my drawing but it’s like you’ve disappeared somewhere.

It hurts, because I love how it feels when you do have time for me. When your smile reaches your eyes, when your arms hold me with warmth and you exclaim in amazement at my drawing.

I miss that. I miss you.

I don’t understand your exhaustion, but I can feel it. It fills the space between us. And when you turn away, I start to wonder if maybe I’m too much, or if my needs are the reason you’re so tired.

What I wish you knew is that I don’t need you to be perfect - I just need you to be with me. To look at me like I matter. To find your way back, not just for you, but for us.

24/10/2025

Tantrums and big emotions are often misunderstood as bad behaviour or manipulation. But the truth is far deeper. Every child has a Need to Feel - the need to flow through the variety of feelings that occur in daily situations, and express themselves authentically.

When this need is blocked, frustration builds. Overwhelm takes over, and the child may appear out of control. What we see as chaos is actually a cry of ‘Free me!’ - a call to reconnect, be seen, and be supported in processing their feelings.

As parents, it’s natural to feel stressed or judged in these moments. But pausing, creating a safe space, and meeting the child in their emotional world helps them release overwhelm and learn how to navigate emotions safely.

By honouring the Need to Feel, we teach our children that their feelings and choices matter, and in doing so, we also reconnect with our own capacity to feel, respond, and lead with presence.

Connection, understanding, and emotional freedom start here - in the moments we stay with them, not in the moments we push them away.

21/10/2025

Have you felt this type of exhaustion?

The type where you are depleted physically, emotionally and mentally. The kind of exhaustion that comes from giving, holding, and caring without pause – the type that stops you from being present.

Have you felt that too? The quiet ache of being everything for everyone.

This exhaustion isn’t failure; it’s information. It’s your body whispering that something within you also needs tending. When your child’s needs pull at every part of you, they might also be mirroring your own call to rest, to soften, to receive.

Parenting asks us to stay open to this dance - between giving and replenishing, between loving another and remembering ourselves. Each pause you take, each breath you allow, is not selfish.

It’s sacred. You’re not running out of energy; you’re being invited back to balance.

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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