Clarence Early Years Connections

20/10/2025

Due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to cancel playgroup today. We will be back up and running next week.

13/10/2025

Want to go in a draw to win a $250 gift card?

If you are a current Parent Pathways participant, you can! Refer an eligible parent/carer into the Parent Pathways Program with us and you BOTH go into the draw to win the prize!

Here’s the link: https://realfutures.net/parent-pathways-referral/

12/10/2025

When emotions run high, the prefrontal cortex — the part of the brain that helps us think, plan, and stay calm — can go offline.

Understanding this helps us see that an overwhelmed child isn’t being defiant, they’re dysregulated.

FOLLOW for more in our series When Worries Take Over until 12 October 2025.

IN THE RESOURCE STORE - instant electronic download with secure global checkout. Only £3.75, introductory price until 19 October 2025.
Toolkit to accompany our new series:
When Worries Take Over: Supporting Children With Everyday Worries
The Toolkit for Parents & Educators contains parent information sheets which capture the content of our posts over the series as well as tools, resources and activities to support them young person.
Electronic download available at link in comments or via our Linktree Shop in Bio.

12/10/2025

When a child is melting down, our instincts can take over — and not always the helpful ones.
We might lecture, rush to fix, or tell them to calm down… but these actually block co-regulation rather than build it.

Let’s talk about what not to do — and what to try instead — so we can truly help a child borrow our calm instead of our chaos.

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Managing Big Feelings: A Toolkit for Parents & Educators, a Parent and Educators Toolkit

Helping children turn big emotions into skills for life.

When a child’s emotions feel too big to handle, it can be overwhelming — for them and for you.
Managing Big Feelings: The Toolkit is your go-to resource for guiding children through strong emotions with empathy, clarity, and proven strategies.

What’s Inside:
• Step-by-step calming strategies for moments of overwhelm
• Practical activities to build emotional awareness
• Visual aids to help children recognise and name their feelings
• Scripts and prompts for supportive conversations
• Tools for parents, educators, and support staff

This toolkit is grounded in evidence-based approaches to emotional regulation. It’s designed to work in classrooms, at home, and in one-to-one settings, helping children learn how to manage their emotions in ways that are safe, healthy, and empowering.

Download now and start turning emotional overwhelm into growth, resilience, and connection.

Electronic download available at
link in comments.

01/09/2025

Dont forget PlayConnect+Playgroup at 9.30 to 11am tomorrow morning at 162 Turf Street.

08/07/2025

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This event sounds amazing. I will be attending if anyone would like to attend with me.

Join us for a FREE 1-day workshop and learn practical tools, strategies and skills to live well in challenging circumstances.

27/06/2025

We are currently waiting on Playgroup NSW to put through the approvals to run Playconnect+ for the school holidays or there after. At this stage the last session will be held in Tuesday 1st July 9.30am to 11am at 162 Turf Street.
We will keep you all posted on this as we hear more from them.

23/06/2025

Ready to dance and sing

15/06/2025

Unfortunately we will have to postpone playgroup this week. We will be back up and running next week.

07/06/2025

Forcing or pressuring eye contact can increase anxiety, which can then decrease focus. It's important to adapt to their individualized needs & pace.