The Nurturing Bee

17/01/2026

What a beautiful space 👏👏👏

13/01/2026

The autistic Barbie is thoughtfully designed to reflect some of the ways autistic children may experience and interact with the world. 🌍👧

From side-gazing eyes and bendable limbs for stimming, to sensory-friendly accessories like a fidget spinner, noise-cancelling headphones and a communication tablet, every detail has meaning.

Barbie has been around since 1959, but disability representation only began in 2019. Toys like this help children feel seen, understood and proud of who they are. 🌈🌻

08/01/2026

Sometimes, being a safe presence is the most powerful lesson we can offer 🤍✨🌿

04/01/2026

Transitions take time 💛

If mornings feel harder or emotions feel bigger this week, know that this is a normal part of returning to routine.

With patience, connection, and consistency, children will find their rhythm again.

Supporting nervous systems, honoring big feelings, and building confidence as routines return—one step at a time 🎒✨

19/11/2025

I absolutely loved delivering our Yotism programme at the OLT. Thank you for having me, and a huge thank-you to all the amazing boys and girls who took part.🌀💨🌈

15/11/2025

✨ A little tapping to calm little minds.
Helping children breathe, settle, and shine — especially on big days like today. 🐝💗

At The Nurturing Bee, we use gentle EFT tapping to help little ones feel safe, centred, and calm.

Each tap reminds the brain:
“You’re okay. You’re safe. You can breathe.”

🌟 Good luck to everyone sitting their transfer test today!
You’ve worked so hard — just breathe, tap, and do your best. 🐝✨

28/10/2025

Holding Space for Emotional Flooding 🍃

When a child displays emotional flooding, it isn’t defiance — it’s a tender sign that their nervous system is overwhelmed.
Their little body is saying, “This is too much for me right now.”

In these moments, correction or disconnection can make the waves grow bigger.

What they truly need is our steady presence — our calm breath, soft voice, and gentle reminder that they are safe and loved. 💛

When we pause and co-regulate, we lend our calm to their storm.

Bit by bit, their body learns that big emotions can rise and fall — and that they don’t have to face them alone.

This is how regulation grows… not through punishment or control, but through connection, compassion, and safety in relationship.

25/09/2025

Excited to be delivering this two-part workshop at the OLT HLC FamilyFirst Hub! Please contact Natasha for further information.

✨ Two-Part Parent Workshop at OLT HLC FamilyFirst Hub

🧠 Session 1: Understanding Your Child’s Emotions
Empower yourself with practical tools to help regulate and support your child’s emotional growth.
🌿 Session 2: Wellness for Parents
Recharge, refocus, and renew—because your well-being matters too!

📍 Location: OLT HLC , Creggan, Derry
📅 Dates:
Session 1: Thursday, 2nd October
Session 2: Thursday, 9th October
🕕 Time: 6-8pm

Join us to connect, learn, and grow together—supporting both your family and yourself. 🌟

📞 Spaces are limited! To find out more, contact Natasha at 028 7137 3870

05/07/2025

This quote beautifully explains why rhythm helps kids regulate — Kids learn best when their brains feel safe and steady.🧠

Rhythmic, patterned movement — like clapping, rocking, swinging, dancing, or drumming — helps calm their nervous system. These simple activities regulate their bodies and emotions, making the thinking parts of the brain more accessible. 🌀💡

When kids are dysregulated (anxious, overwhelmed, shut down), they can’t reason or learn. But rhythmic sensory input helps bring their brains back into balance — so they can focus, connect, and thrive.

So next time your child is struggling, start with rhythm. Their body is the gateway to their brain. 🎵🚶‍♂️🧘‍♀️

04/07/2025

What a pleasure it is to be part of this incredible community, working alongside so many wonderful families 🙏🍃🧩🎨

28/06/2025

Move 💃| Play 🎨 | Connect 🤝

Last week, I had the privilege of speaking at a Building Active Schools event hosted in a special school. 💬✨

It was an inspiring space, surrounded by passionate educators and practitioners dedicated to creating more inclusive, movement-rich environments for all learners. I spoke about the critical role of movement and play in helping pupils—especially those with additional needs—prepare for learning by regulating their nervous systems.

When we think about learning, we often focus on curriculum and academic outcomes. But learning can’t happen unless a child feels safe, calm, and connected in their body. That’s where movement comes in. From sensory circuits to outdoor play, active transitions to calm, embodied activities—these aren’t “extras.” They are foundations for engagement, focus, and emotional regulation.

In special schools, where many pupils experience challenges with sensory processing, emotional regulation, or communication, movement is not just beneficial—it’s vital. It helps children self-regulate, process stress, and access learning with greater ease and joy.

Huge thanks to the team behind Building Active Schools for creating this platform . 🌟 Let’s continue advocating for movement-rich, emotionally responsive schools where every child can thrive.