Better Me Better Us

26/02/2026

Whether you’re with a colleague, child, partner or friend. How you feel emotionally can shape the whole interaction.

When you’re outside of your own window of tolerance, feeling overwhelmed, anxious, shut down or reactive, it’s much harder to stay connected and present.

Our nervous systems are constantly communicating.

We can co-regulate by bringing calm, safety, and grounding OR we can co-dysregulate by adding to someone else’s stress without even realising.

Being aware of your own state is one of the most powerful tools you have.

Regulate yourself first, then respond.

22/02/2026

FREE IN PERSON WORKSHOP for parents/carers at the Hub on Understanding Autism!

Parents and carers are often overwhelmed when the term autism is mentioned to them, especially in relation to their own child. We are coming together at the Autism Hub on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 from 10am-11.30am to help you begin your journey into a better understanding of what it means to be autistic and how you as a parent/carer can feel more confident in supporting and understanding your child.

We will cover key areas and dispel common everyday myths using a range of materials and drawing on lived experience from autistic individuals.

Places must be booked to attend. Please email us at: autismhub@ttht.co.uk or call us on 0191 816 0550 (Our opening hours are from Monday-Wednesday, 9am-4pm).

If you contact us outside of our opening hours, please leave a voicemail and we will get back to you upon our return to office. We are expecting places to fill up quickly.

20/02/2026

Challenging behaviour is often a signal, not defiance. For children who’ve experienced trauma, their most overwhelming moments are often when they feel the most unsafe and the most unworthy of love.

What they need in those moments isn’t punishment or distance, but co-regulation.

Connection before correction. Always.

17/02/2026

Are you making time for things that make you happy or matter?

14/02/2026

Jo Montague is looking for 15 participants for her Masters dissertation, if you can help please do.
She's looking at the experiences of training and preparation in adoption Early Permanence (EP) as compared to the realities of lived experience.

If you email her she can give you more information.

11/02/2026

11/02/2026

Feeling a sense of belonging plays a vital role in children’s wellbeing, confidence and gives them the ability to thrive, both academically and emotionally.

This weeks guide explores why belonging matters and how small, everyday interactions can make a meaningful difference in helping children feel accepted and included.

Download your FREE copy here >> https://vist.ly/4r52x

10/02/2026

Information from UK Parliament on written questions & answers, written statements and daily reports.

10/02/2026

❤️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW ❤️

Episode 33 - Love

As February is the month of love, we thoughts we’d explore what love really means especially in the context of adoption and fostering.

What does love look like in real life? How do our different love languages shape the way we give and receive? And how does trauma affect the way children and adults experience love, connection, and safety?

We reflect on the powerful truth that while love is vital, love alone does not heal trauma and consider what children and families need alongside love.

🎧 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-adoption-and-fostering-podcast/id1164600703?i=1000749039502

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Email – info@bettermebetterus.co.uk

06/02/2026

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility!

We’ve been really enjoying the range of work we’re doing with different organisations at the moment, particularly around safeguarding.

From developing clear safeguarding policies, to creating more in-depth manuals and delivering training sessions, it’s been great to work with teams who are committed to creating safer environments for everyone.

Safeguarding isn’t just a process, it’s a shared responsibility, a culture, and a commitment to looking out for one another.

If you’re interested in how we could support your workplace or organisation with safeguarding, we’d love to hear from you, please do get in touch either via our website or drop us an email at info@bettermebetterus.co.uk

04/02/2026

How often do we, with the best intentions, correct, minimise, or challenge what a child says they are experiencing?

Comments like “You’re fine,” “It wasn’t that bad,” “You don’t need to be scared,” or “That didn’t happen like that” can unintentionally invalidate a child’s reality and shut down connection rather than build it.

Before we speak, it’s worth asking ourselves:
👉 Am I trying to be right or am I trying to be safe?
👉 Am I correcting or am I connecting?
👉 Am I dismissing or am I listening?

02/02/2026

Rather than seeing different opinions as a threat or a challenge, what if we saw them as an opportunity?

An opportunity to pause, to listen, and to view the world through a different lens.

Growth doesn’t come from everyone thinking the same, it comes from curiosity, openness, and the willingness to understand perspectives beyond our own.

This applies to all of us, whether you’re a parent, social worker, therapist, or practitioner. When we stay open, we learn more about others, and about ourselves.

Better Me = Better Us