The Bird's Nest Consultancy

23/05/2026

Yep

23/05/2026

Yes

We may be able to make them aware, if we are cautious with our wording, and explain in a developmentally appropriate way. But we cannot blame them or hold them accountable for our emotional burdens. They are not responsible for our responsibilities, even when they get in the way of them. Usually, this stems from us feeling emotionally overwhelmed.

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.

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23/05/2026

So true try slowing things down and see what happens.

When we slow things down, even just a little, something shifts. There’s more connection, more calm, and more space for curiosity to grow.

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22/05/2026

Let them move.

Society often tells children to sit still, stay quiet, and focus - but brain science tells a very different story. Movement isn’t a distraction; it’s a critical part of how children learn, grow, and regulate their bodies. When kids move, they’re building neural connections that support attention, memory, and emotional control. Expecting stillness for long periods can actually work against their natural development. Instead of asking “Why can’t they sit still?” we can start asking “How can we give them more opportunities to move?” Whether it’s wiggling, jumping, or taking movement breaks, these moments matter more than we realize. When we honor a child’s need to move, we’re supporting their brain - not working against it.



Source: Synergetic Play Therapy Institute

22/05/2026

So true

When anxiety lives inside a child or young person, it does not always come out as “I’m worried.” Sometimes it comes out as anger, silence, avoidance, perfectionism, control, or shutting the world out. Behaviour is often communication from a nervous system that feels overwhelmed or unsafe. When we pause long enough to listen beneath the behaviour instead of reacting only to what we see on the surface, we begin to understand the need underneath. That understanding is where connection, support, and healing can begin.

21/05/2026

So true

Somewhere along the way, indoors became the default and outdoors became the treat. Extra. Conditional. Something to be earned on a sunny Friday.

It should be the other way around. Outdoor learning isn't the exception — it's what childhood is supposed to look like.

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19/05/2026

So true behavior is how they communicate it is our job to help them work through this and feel safe to express themselves.