The Bird's Nest Consultancy

07/04/2026

Yep

Time in the garden gives kids so much more than fresh vegetables. It builds patience, curiosity, confidence, and a connection to the natural world that grows alongside the plants.

Whether it’s a backyard bed, a few pots on a porch, or a tiny patch of soil, gardening has a quiet way of nurturing all of us. 💚

07/04/2026

So true and we need to stop doing this.

🗣 I had to let go of the fear I was raised with. Some of it was cultural. Some of it was just insane. But it didn't "work" to raise a human with a healthy sense of self. Some kids internalize the fear and appear to "behave," but they're not learning skills. They're learning to survive.

07/04/2026

Well said.

This is a little excerpt from my book….

Finding Your Calm: Responsive Parents Guide to Self-Regulation and Co-Regulation
�This book combines my knowledge of child development, brain science and trauma to offer parents a unique resource that includes lots of exercises, reflections, insights and also… links to additional research, articles and videos that can help support your healing and learning journey.

Links in comments

04/04/2026

They are like sponges they see, feel and absorb everything.

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04/04/2026

It really is.

We spend so much time helping our children learn to read, write, and succeed… but emotional skills are just as important.
Because a child who can recognise, express, and manage their feelings is building the foundation for relationships, resilience, and wellbeing for life.

Big emotions aren’t a problem to fix — they’re skills waiting to be taught.
And when we slow down, stay close, and guide rather than correct, we’re teaching something far more powerful than behaviour… we’re teaching emotional safety.

If your child struggles with big feelings, you’re not doing it wrong — they’re still learning, and they need you alongside them.

03/04/2026

Yep

When children play in nature, something special happens.
Without scripts or structures, their imaginations take the lead — inventing games, solving problems, and exploring the world on their own terms.

Those moments of free play aren’t just fun. They’re building creativity, independence, and confidence that can last a lifetime.

Sometimes the best playground is simply the outdoors.

03/04/2026

Just pause stop and read this and the just sit with it.

03/04/2026

Yep

When behavior feels challenging, it’s often a signal — not a problem.
Support begins when we respond with curiosity instead of control.

For positive parenting support and free resources, visit:
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03/04/2026

It defiantly helps

Wishing you a very happy nature filled Easter weekend! 🌿☀️🌳

02/04/2026

Yep

Sometimes people think TimberNook is just recess. It’s not.

TimberNook is deeper, more complex, and stretches every part of a child – physically, socially, and emotionally. The environment, the autonomy, and the type of play are key players in the TimberNook Developmental Model.

Children create entire societies and execute elaborate play schemes for hours in the woods. This kind of richness can’t be replicated during a quick recess with limited space, materials, or trained experts supporting the experience.

TimberNook isn’t just “free time.” It's play that transforms. ✨