Kind & Collaborative Empowerment

18/12/2025

This is so wonderful - ADRA Community Centre ❤️🎄

Join ADRA Logan for a free Community Christmas Breakfast on Thursday, 25 December, 7:00–9:00 am. Enjoy a hot breakfast, free food hampers, and gifts for children as we celebrate Christmas morning together. All families welcome

18/12/2025

When stress hits, the brain’s alarm system (the amygdala) activates, making it harder for both children and adults to think clearly, plan, or self-regulate.

🧠🔎 Research in developmental neuroscience shows that in these moments, what looks like “misbehaviour” is actually a natural stress response.

This is where connection and co-regulation matter. 🤝 Studies show that calm, supportive adults can help regulate a child’s nervous system, reducing arousal and promoting emotional control. Being present, offering reassurance, and modeling calm behaviour helps children feel safe, manage big feelings, and build lifelong self-regulation skills-especially during the excitement and unpredictability of the holiday season. 🎄💚

17/12/2025

Not every moment has to be perfect. Flexibility and understanding create a more peaceful season, so try to enjoy each moment as it comes.💚🥰

17/12/2025

LESS THAN 1 WEEK LEFT - This is your reminder to enter our awesome Holiday Giveaway! 🎄💚

To say thank you to our wonderful community for constantly supporting us, we’re gifting ONE lucky winner a $250 gift card plus a curated bundle of holiday goodies valued at over $300 - a heartfelt gift of joy, care, and appreciation from our KCE family to yours.

Entering the giveaway is simple:

✨Follow us on our social media pages
✨Share our giveaway post (pinned on our page) to
your story & tag us
✨Tag 2 friends in the comments of our giveaway post

Our winner will be announced Christmas Eve 💚🌱

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16/12/2025

The holidays can be magical… but also overwhelming, especially for neurodivergent individuals. Creating spaces where they feel safe and grounded supports self-regulation and reduces stress. 🧠

✨ Tips for a sensory-friendly holiday space:
- Reduce noise: Quieter areas or soft background sounds help invite calm.
- Adjust lighting: Soft, warm, consistent lighting reduces sensory overload.
- Create calm zones: Spaces to retreat support self-soothing and prevent overwhelm.
- Give choice: Autonomy to decide when and how to engage boosts confidence and resilience.

A little planning goes a long way in making the season joyful and inclusive for all! 🎄

16/12/2025

Big emotions are normal- give yourself and other grace, allowing for excitement, wonder, and even frustration. It's amazing to feel deeply 💚🌱✨

16/12/2025

🤍 Interruptions can't be put down to just 'bad manners'-they’re part of how children’s brains grow!

🧠 Skills like impulse control, attention, and working memory are still developing, so waiting their turn can be really hard. When a child interrupts, it’s often a sign they’re excited, curious, or trying to process something important. From a neuroaffirming perspective, interruptions show their brains are engaged-not that they’re being defiant.

Respond with patience, guidance, and clear cues. This helps them build self-regulation while feeling seen and understood-boosting confidence, connection, and emotional growth. 💡

16/12/2025

Everyone experiences the holidays differently. Remember to slow down and check in with your loved ones.💚❤️

15/12/2025

🎄 Why Holidays Feel So Big for Children 🎄

The holiday season can be exciting—but also overwhelming for children. From a neuroaffirming perspective, children’s brains are still developing the systems that support emotional regulation, executive functioning, and social understanding. Several factors make holidays particularly intense:

1) Heightened sensory input: Bright lights, loud music, new smells, and crowded spaces can increase stress and make staying calm harder.

2) Disrupted routines: Changes to sleep, meals, and daily structure can increase anxiety, especially for children with ADHD, ASD, or other neurodivergent profiles.

3) Social and emotional expectations: Navigating family interactions, gift-giving, and social niceties can overwhelm developing brains.

Research shows that high emotional intensity can temporarily reduce a child’s ability to self-regulate. Recognising these responses as natural—not “problematic”—helps caregivers respond with empathy, understanding, and effective support.💚🌱✨

14/12/2025

Connection is the secret ingredient of a joyful holiday season. Spend a few minutes of mindful presence with your loved ones-it matters more than you think.🤍✨

12/12/2025

Consistency Over Perfection ALWAYS ✨You don’t have to do everything perfectly to make a real difference - showing up consistently is what counts. Small, steady actions build trust, create predictability, and help people feel seen, safe, and supported. Over time, this consistent effort leads to meaningful growth, stronger connections, and progress that lasts far longer than chasing perfection ever could.