The Bird's Nest Consultancy

The Bird's Nest Consultancy I have 20+ years experience working in Early Years and Education; including Therapeutic Support.

I have a Masters in Psychology which provides me the psychological understanding on how children develop and grow.

Useful to know screen time is fine but it does need monitoring. Sleep is vital for brain development muscle and bone gro...
18/10/2025

Useful to know screen time is fine but it does need monitoring. Sleep is vital for brain development muscle and bone growth and mental and physical wellbeing.

Screen time before bed can have a big impact on children’s sleep. Watching TV or using devices too close to bedtime can make it harder for kids to fall asleep, stay asleep, and get restorative rest. The blue light from screens can interfere with the body’s natural sleep signals, and stimulating content may keep their minds active when they should be winding down. On the other hand, children who have screen-free routines before bed often fall asleep more easily and enjoy deeper, more consistent sleep. Establishing calming bedtime habits—like reading or quiet play—supports both sleep and overall well-being.



Source: Positive Parenting Solutions

Yep
18/10/2025

Yep

A “clingy” baby is one who is secure in their own ability to receive love from their attachment figure. They need you, it’s a matter of survival. They do not have much of a developed frontal lobe yet, so they’re all instinct. Tending to their need to be close to you will only further strengthen that bond and trust in you and ultimately, in humanity.” J. Milburn⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Learn more about how to hold space for your child and yourself in my latest 📖 👇⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Finding Your Calm: A Responsive Parents Guide to Self-Regulation and Co-Regulation⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Link to audiobook: https://www.patreon.com/posts/121594201?utm_campaign=postshare_creator

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Manner cost nothing either
18/10/2025

Manner cost nothing either

Raising good humans takes time—manner lessons bloom slowly but beautifully. 🌱

So true resilience skills will stand them in better stead than just winning
18/10/2025

So true resilience skills will stand them in better stead than just winning

🎯 The real lesson in life isn’t about always getting it right—it’s about having the courage to take risks, stumble, and rise even stronger.

💡 Every mistake is a chance to learn. Every setback is a setup for a comeback. 🚀

👏 Let’s teach kids that success isn’t just about winning—it’s about resilience, determination, and the bravery to keep going no matter what! 💪✨

It will always have a place
17/10/2025

It will always have a place

📱💻 As classrooms embrace digital tools, one-to-one computers, and voice-to-text technology, the role of traditional handwriting ✍️ is fading.

While typing is faster and more efficient, 🧠 research reveals that handwriting has unique benefits for the brain!

Educators, it’s time to rethink how we shape learning experiences—handwriting still matters! 🖋️✨

So true
17/10/2025

So true

Trust opens a very important door to learning!

Yep
17/10/2025

Yep

Words Worth Holding Onto is a gentle collection of quotes, reminders and affirmations for children and young people navigating big feelings. Sometimes, the right words at the right time can make all the difference.

NOW AVAILABLE IN THE RESOURCE STORE - to accompany our series on social media.

The Child Brain Explained: How the Upstairs & Downstairs Brain Shape Behaviour, a Toolkit for Parents & Educators - available for only £3.75 until 3 November 2025

Electronic download available at link in comments ⬇️ or via our Linktree Shop in Bio.

Yep
17/10/2025

Yep

🌟 Children don’t need perfection from us, they need connection. 🤝💛

You don’t have to say the perfect words.

You don’t have to stay calm every second.

You don’t need a perfectly planned strategy for every meltdown or moment of dysregulation.

What matters most is that your child knows they’re not alone. 💬💞

When we show up with empathy instead of anger, with patience instead of pressure, we teach them something powerful:
You are safe.

You are seen.

You are loved, even when things feel hard. 🧠💓

Connection is what calms the brain. It’s what helps kids learn, grow, and regulate over time.
So let go of the pressure to be perfect.
Be present.
Be warm.
Be human. That’s more than enough. ✨

So true.
17/10/2025

So true.

Every word, every glance, every interaction becomes a thread in the story your child will one day carry with them.

We’re not just raising children, we’re shaping their inner world. Their sense of home. Their self-worth. Their emotional safety.

This is why presence matters more than perfection.
It’s in the way we show up consistently, with warmth and patience.
It’s in how we listen, how we respond, and how we love, even on the hard days.

Our energy becomes their memory. Our presence becomes their blueprint for connection.

Let that be the legacy we leave. 🌿

Great post.
16/10/2025

Great post.

Causes of Low Self-Esteem in Kids

Everyone is different
16/10/2025

Everyone is different

Every child is unique, and recognizing their individuality is one of the greatest gifts we can give them.

Because here’s the thing. Parenting isn’t one-size-fits-all.

What calms one child might completely overwhelm another. What motivates one might shut another down. And I know how frustrating it can feel when the “usual tricks” just don’t work.

You’re doing everything you can, and still... it’s hard.

I hear you. I’ve been there too.

I remember wondering, "Why is this so easy for other parents and so hard for me?" But once I started looking at my son with curiosity instead of comparison, everything shifted.

He wasn’t trying to be difficult. He just needed something different.

So if your child struggles with transitions, or melts down at the end of a long day, or seems to explode over things that don’t bother anyone else... it doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. It means they’re trying to tell you something in the only way they know how.

And the more you learn their cues—their patterns, their triggers, their ways of asking for help, the more you’ll find your calm. Because you’re no longer guessing. You’re responding with understanding.

That’s the beginning of peaceful parenting. Not perfection. Just presence.

Save this for later if it spoke to you. You’re doing better than you think. 💛

Simple but affective difference and sets boundaries.
16/10/2025

Simple but affective difference and sets boundaries.

Permissive parenting and gentle parenting are often confused, but they are very different approaches. Permissive parenting means few boundaries or expectations, which can leave children feeling unsure and lacking guidance. Gentle parenting, on the other hand, balances empathy and respect with consistent boundaries. It focuses on teaching through connection, modeling, and guidance rather than punishment or leniency. This approach helps children feel secure while also learning responsibility and self-control.



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