Small Wonders

19/09/2025

A classroom thrives not through control but through care.

When children experience:
Consistency, they feel safe.
Compassion, they begin to trust.
Connection, their hearts open.

Success isn’t found in strict rules, it’s found in spaces where children are free to explore, take risks and show up as their true selves. 💛

At Small Wonders, I hold onto this attachment-based approach: when children feel secure and understood, growth and healing naturally follow.

Safety, trust and connection, the real ingredients of thriving.

Through gentle approaches like Drawing & Talking and sand tray time, children are given a safe space to express feelings, process experiences and build emotional resilience.

👩‍👩‍👦 If you’re a parent or caregiver wanting to give your child this kind of supportive space, Small Wonders is here to help. Together, we can nurture their confidence and emotional wellbeing. Get in touch with me today.
📧 caroline.smallwonders@gmail.com

18/09/2025

Do you recognise this child?
The amazing child, who often cries without a clear reason.
The child, who struggles to sleep at night.
The child, who feels afraid or refuses to speak up in class.
The child, who keeps their feelings hidden, not knowing how to share them.

Drawing & Talking is here to help.

Through gently drawing a picture and talking about it in a safe space, children can:
Work through their emotions in a creative way.
Learn to express what’s inside without pressure.
Receive the support they need to grow, learn and thrive.

It’s a small step but one that can make a big difference to a child’s life.
Get in touch with me if you’re interested and we can chat to see if this would be right for your child.

📧 caroline.smallwonders@gmail.com

16/09/2025

Some children grow up surrounded by worries far bigger than they should ever have to carry. When family conflict spills into everyday life, it can leave them feeling torn, confused and very lonely.
I’ll never forget working with an 8-year-old girl who found herself caught in the middle of constant family conflict.
Arguments were a daily soundtrack and she often felt caught in the middle of it all, loving everyone but feeling totally torn apart inside.

She carried so much worry on her small shoulders.
At school, she became quiet and withdrawn, holding all her feelings in. She didn’t want to upset anyone so she kept everything tightly locked away inside herself.

Through Drawing & Talking, she finally had a safe place to let those feelings out. Her drawings became her voice. She began to process the confusion, the sadness and the worry in a way that felt safe and gentle.

Over time, I watched her start to feel more comfortable. She smiled more, her confidence returned and she began to see that her feelings mattered too.

Children don’t always have the words to explain what’s happening in their world but Drawing & Talking can give them a way to feel heard, supported and understood.

If your child is carrying heavy emotions they can’t put into words, this gentle approach can make all the difference.
Ready to see how Drawing & Talking could support your child?
Get in touch today to find out more.

📧 caroline.smallwonders@gmail.com

No child should have to carry the weight of grown-up worries on their own.

15/09/2025

Helping Children Find Their Voice

When a child is struggling with worries, friendships, school or change – it can be hard for them to talk about it.

I offer therapeutic sessions where children from around 5 years old can:
Share their feelings through drawing.
Create stories in the sand tray.
Feel heard, understood and supported.

Every child deserves a space where their voice matters, even if it’s spoken through play or pictures.

Contact me to learn more about sessions for your child.
📧 caroline.smallwonders@gmail.com

14/09/2025

Hearing from families about the changes they see at home is always so special…
One foster family recently shared how Drawing and Talking has helped their child grow and flourish.🧡
Thank you for letting me share this🫶🏼

14/09/2025

The Power of Weekly Self-Care

Imagine setting aside just 40 minutes each week…not for chores, not for work, not for anyone else but purely for you.

Drawing & Talking offers a gentle, creative space to slow down, connect with your feelings and give your mind the same care you give your body.

When you show up weekly, something special happens:
🧡You build a gentle rhythm of self-care
🧡You notice patterns in your thoughts and feelings
🧡You feel more grounded and supported

Self-care isn’t a luxury. It’s essential. Weekly Drawing & Talking sessions can be the perfect way to prioritise your emotional wellbeing.

Message me to find out more or to book yourself some sessions.
📧 caroline.smallwonders@gmail.com

13/09/2025

13/09/2025

Sand Tray Work – A Safe Way for Children to Explore Their Feelings

When a child is struggling, it can be hard for them to put their feelings into words. Worries may show up as tears, silence, outbursts or changes in behaviour, leaving parents wondering how best to help.

That’s where Sand Tray work can make such a difference.

In a calm and nurturing space, children use miniature figures, objects and the sand itself to create their own little world. Through play and imagination, they can:
Express feelings they can’t yet talk about.
Work through worries and confusing emotions safely.
Feel a sense of control over their world.
Discover calm, creativity and confidence.

The sand becomes their voice and the tray becomes their safe space.

For many children, this gentle therapeutic approach helps them feel lighter, happier and more secure in themselves and their environment.

If your child is finding life overwhelming, Sand Tray work could give them the safe place they need to explore, heal and grow.
Get in touch and I’ll book in a free consultation.
📧 caroline.smallwonders@gmail.com

12/09/2025

Sometimes a diagnosis can feel like the start of answers… but for a child, it can also bring new questions, worries and a sense of being different. I’ve seen this first-hand with children I’ve supported through Drawing & Talking.

One 10-year-old boy I worked with had recently received an autism diagnosis. For him, it felt confusing and overwhelming. He worried that being “different” meant he didn’t fit in. His confidence had faded and he began to shrink away from the world around him.

When we started Drawing & Talking together, he finally had a safe place to explore those feelings. Through his drawings, he could express what was too big to say out loud. Week by week, his confidence began to grow. He started to see his uniqueness as a strength, not something to hide. Most importantly, he began to feel free to be himself. 🧡

I’ve seen how powerful Drawing & Talking can be in helping children process their emotions, embrace who they are and rebuild their self-belief.

If your child is struggling with big feelings they can’t put into words, this gentle, creative approach could make all the difference.
Get in touch with me today and we can book a phone call to discuss your concerns.

📧 caroline.smallwonders@gmail.com

12/09/2025

Children don’t always have the words to explain how they feel – but that doesn’t mean those feelings aren’t there.