Together Growing Strong

Together Growing Strong Tammy is specialist who works with children and young people from pre-school to young adulthood.

Together Growing Strong envisions a future where it is normal for people of all abilities to receive the support they need to live their best life, without being disadvantaged. A world where neurodiverse children and young people are empowered to reach their full potential through compassionate, personalised, and innovative support. Our mission at Together Growing Strong is to provide compassionate, personalised, and research-informed support to children and young people. We focus on individual needs and use innovative strength-based approaches to foster growth, partnering with clients to facilitate their personal goals. Together, we aim to help everyone thrive with dignity and integrity.

What Indecision Is Actually Communicating 💛When a child can’t decide, it’s often misunderstood as avoidance or lack of e...
27/01/2026

What Indecision Is Actually Communicating đź’›

When a child can’t decide, it’s often misunderstood as avoidance or lack of effort. But indecision is usually communication — not a problem to fix.

It can mean fear of getting it wrong, sensory overload, too many steps to hold in mind, or a need for reassurance that it’s safe to try. 🌱

When we understand what’s underneath, we stop labelling the behaviour and start supporting the child. That shift matters — especially in spaces where children are too often misunderstood.

This isn’t about lowering expectations. It’s about meeting kids where they are so they can move forward with confidence.

đź’› Save or share this with someone who supports children at home or at school.

💛 Play That Builds Real-Life Skills 💛It might look like pretend play — but this moment is full of meaningful learning.Us...
26/01/2026

đź’› Play That Builds Real-Life Skills đź’›

It might look like pretend play — but this moment is full of meaningful learning.
Using a fork and knife to prepare a playdough meal and feed her doll, she’s practising cutting skills, coordination, and control, all while building independence and confidence.

At TGS, we use purposeful play like this to support fine motor development, real-life skills, and emotional regulation — without pressure. Children learn at their own pace, in ways that feel safe, engaging, and fun. 🌱

✨ This is what learning through play looks like at TGS.
đź“© Message us to learn more about our programs or upcoming term enrolments.

Common Mistakes When Kids Can’t Decide 💛When a child struggles to choose, it’s easy to jump in with urgency — to rush, a...
25/01/2026

Common Mistakes When Kids Can’t Decide 💛

When a child struggles to choose, it’s easy to jump in with urgency — to rush, add more options, or apply pressure to “move things along.” But indecision is often a sign of processing, overwhelm, or a nervous system that needs support — not defiance.

Pauses aren’t refusals. They’re information. 🌱

When we slow down, simplify choices, and remove pressure, we reduce escalation and help children feel safe enough to decide in their own time. Less guilt for parents. Less frustration for educators. More trust all around.

💛 Save this for the moments when choosing feels hard — for everyone.

💛 Indecision Isn’t Inaction — It’s Processing 💛When a child pauses, hesitates, or seems “stuck,” it’s often mistaken for...
24/01/2026

💛 Indecision Isn’t Inaction — It’s Processing 💛

When a child pauses, hesitates, or seems “stuck,” it’s often mistaken for not listening or not trying. But for many neurodivergent kids, that pause is their brain doing important work — weighing options, filtering sensory input, and thinking through outcomes.

Processing is invisible.
Taking time doesn’t mean disengaged. 🌱

In this moment, you’ll see children building a bridge so a boat can pass through. It looks like play — but underneath, they’re planning, testing ideas, adjusting when things don’t work, and deciding what to try next. That pause before action? That’s problem-solving in real time.

This is why we don’t rush. We support thinking, exploration, and flexibility instead of labelling children as lazy, unmotivated, or oppositional. When kids feel safe to take their time, confidence grows — and action follows. 💛

💛 A Gentle Truth 💛Children don’t learn best through fear. They learn when they feel safe, supported, and given the time ...
22/01/2026

đź’› A Gentle Truth đź’›

Children don’t learn best through fear. They learn when they feel safe, supported, and given the time their nervous systems need to respond.

Obedience culture often asks children to comply quickly — but connection asks us to slow down and listen. When safety comes first, trust grows, and learning follows. 🌱

This is a reminder to choose support over scare tactics, and relationship over control.

đź’› Save or share this with someone who believes in raising children with care and compassion.

Compliance Is Not the Same as Cooperation 💛🧠A child who complies may be acting from fear, fawning, or shutdown — not und...
21/01/2026

Compliance Is Not the Same as Cooperation 💛🧠

A child who complies may be acting from fear, fawning, or shutdown — not understanding or readiness. True cooperation grows from trust, safety, and connection.

When we focus on regulation first, behaviour follows naturally. This approach protects emotional wellbeing, reduces burnout, and creates relationships built on respect rather than control. 🌱

Shifting from “make them obey” to “help them feel safe” changes everything — for children and for the adults supporting them.

đź’› Save this for the days you feel stuck, and share it with someone who works with kids.

21/01/2026

💛 What Helps Instead of “Do It Now” 💛

When children struggle to respond, pressure often makes things harder — not easier. What actually helps is slowing down, offering processing time, getting down to their level, and giving clear, predictable cues like “in one minute” or visual supports for transitions.

Support works better than pressure. 🌱

These small shifts reduce stress for children and adults alike, easing burnout and making everyday moments feel more manageable. This is the kind of support we practise every day in our programs — because regulation comes before expectation.

đź’› Save this for the moments that feel hard.

20/01/2026

🧠💛 Why Kids Don’t Respond Instantly (And That’s Normal) 💛🧠

When we ask a child to do something, their brain doesn’t switch tracks straight away. It needs time to finish what it’s doing, take in the request, and shift into the next task. That pause you see? It’s not defiance — it’s processing.

Processing time isn’t disobedience.
And a pause is part of regulation. 🌱

When we allow space for that transition, we reduce stress, support regulation, and help children respond in a way that feels safe and successful. This matters at home, at school, and everywhere children are expected to “just comply.”

If this resonates, take a breath with your child next time — that moment of patience can change everything. 💛

This is something I see again and again — both as a mum and in my work with children.When fear enters the picture, child...
19/01/2026

This is something I see again and again — both as a mum and in my work with children.
When fear enters the picture, children don’t become more cooperative… they go into survival.

Freeze.
Fight.
Flee.

That’s not “bad behaviour.”
That’s a nervous system doing its job.

When children feel safe, something very different happens. They can think, pause, make choices, and respond. Regulation makes learning and cooperation possible — not fear or pressure.

So when a strategy relies on intimidation, shame, or urgency, it may get a reaction — but it doesn’t build skills. Safety does. 🌱

This isn’t about blame or getting it “wrong.” Many of us were raised this way. It’s about updating what we know now and choosing approaches that support long-term wellbeing.

Because regulated children don’t just behave differently — they feel secure enough to grow. 💛

🧠💛 What We Think Compliance Looks Like vs What’s Actually Happening 💛🧠When a child doesn’t move straight away, it’s easy...
18/01/2026

🧠💛 What We Think Compliance Looks Like vs What’s Actually Happening 💛🧠

When a child doesn’t move straight away, it’s easy to assume they’re refusing or ignoring instructions. But often, something else is happening beneath the surface. Their brain might still be finishing a task. Switching focus may take time. Their body may need to regulate before it can move.

Behaviour isn’t defiance — it’s communication. When we slow down, offer clear cues, and support regulation, transitions become safer and more successful for everyone. 🌱

When we change the lens, we change the outcome.

đź’› Save this for the moments that feel hard, and share it with someone who supports children.

✨ Back to School: Expectations vs Reality ✨We often picture smooth mornings, focused afternoons, and steady progress — b...
16/01/2026

✨ Back to School: Expectations vs Reality ✨

We often picture smooth mornings, focused afternoons, and steady progress — but real life usually looks a little different. And that’s okay. 💛

Slow starts, big feelings, tired bodies, and uneven steps don’t mean something is going wrong. They mean your child is human. Regulation comes before routines, safety comes before speed, and progress doesn’t have to be loud to be real. 🌱

If back-to-school feels heavier than expected, you’re not failing — you’re adapting. And that matters.

đź’› Save this for the days you need a gentle reminder.

📚 Easy Back-to-School Regulation Wins 📚Starting school again can feel overwhelming for kids — and that’s okay. Small, th...
15/01/2026

đź“š Easy Back-to-School Regulation Wins đź“š

Starting school again can feel overwhelming for kids — and that’s okay. Small, thoughtful supports can make a world of difference. Giving them time to decompress after school, a snack and a rest before homework, a clear visual schedule, and celebrating even one small success each day helps kids feel calm, confident, and ready to learn. 💛

It’s not about perfection — it’s about making the day feel manageable, enjoyable, and full of little wins. 🌟

đź’¬ Which back-to-school routine will help your child the most?

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