My Space Play Therapy and Parent Support

01/05/2026

💜Ive worked with families for over 30 years and here is the truth

💜Parents think they need better strategies

✅️better rewards
✅️better consequences
✅️better scripts

💜But after decades of doing this work, I can tell you...

✅️children dont need perfect strategies
✅️they need regulated and emotionally available parents

💜when a parent understands their own triggers everything shifts, not overnight but with work

💜this is the work that transforms families
✅️no quick fix
✅️no half jobs
✅️but real lasting change

💥LIKE for more parenting support

30/04/2026

💜We’ve been taught that good parents give everything. But running on empty- That’s when the shouting happens, the overwhelm, the burnout.

💜Rest isn’t a reward.
It’s a requirement.

💜As I sit on a sun lounger taking time out for me, I am still reminding myself of this and have to be honest, it's hard as 1 of my daughters had a bit of an accident while we are away😫

💜Save this as your reminder: you matter too.

28/04/2026

💜You aren't overreacting but you are overwhelmed

✅️The mess
✅️The whining
✅️constant questions
✅️Constant demands

💜It builds and builds and eventually you snap

💜And then the dreaded guilt. But here's what I want you to understand.

✅️Your reaction isnt about the moment its more about your nervous system shouting "im done, I cant take any more".

💜When you are dysregulated you can't regulate your child so the goal isn't to be a perfect parent but a REGULATED one. And thats what changes everything

💥SAVE THIS for the next hard moments

28/04/2026

💜Parents ask me this all the time.
And the truth is it’s not a bad sign.

💜Your child falls apart with you because you are their safe place
They hold it together all day and then release it at home. Holding it together all day takes SO much emotional and physical energy they are exhausted at home time

💜But here’s the part no one tells you…

💜What you do in those moments teaches your child what to do with big feelings.

If we meet them with stress, frustration, or shutdown,
they don’t learn to regulate.

💥If you want to find out how to respond in these moments and what your child ACTUALLY needs DM to see how I can help with that

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27/04/2026

25/04/2026

💜How many of us say this to ourselves and worse, how many actually believe this is the case

💜I know it feels really personal at the time when they seem to be deliberately ignoring us or just not doing what they are asked to do....but

💜As a mammy of 3 for 23 years and as a professional working with families 30 years I can tell you that there us no such thing as a BOLD child or a MANIPULATIVE child despite how it feels

💜Then what's the problem....well here it is and you may not want to hear this ...... its us, we are being triggered because we have unresolved issues from our own childhood! That doesn't mean you run to therapy and hope your child stops ignoring you....it means we become AWARE of what's happening

💜If aware we can change our responses. We need to feel the feeling and physical reaction thats coming up for us in the moment, acknowledge it and breathe ...

💥Share this post so another mum.or dad understands their child

22/04/2026

💜 Bedtime can be so tricky and also triggering for us parents and you keep saying you need more patience but here's the thing

💜You dont but you do need a different perspective

💜Because your child isn't trying to delay sleep though i know thats what it feels like

💜They are trying so hard to feel safe enough to let go

💜Now how does this change your viewpoint and how you respond to them at night when all you want to do is go downstairs

💥When you respond to this it all changes

💜If this resonates pop 💜 in comments

20/04/2026

💜Only 2 spaces left.
I know what your evenings might look like right now

✅️You’ve asked nicely 5 times.
✅️Your voice is getting louder.
✅️They’re not listening.
✅️You snap.

Then comes the guilt
✅️ “Why did I react like that?”
✅️“I should be handling this better”
✅️“What am I doing wrong?”

💜Meanwhile your child is still struggling and you’re left feeling exhausted, frustrated, and unsure what to do next.

💜This is the part no one talks about.
The bit where you love your child deeply… but parenting feels really hard.

💜You don’t need more generic advice.
You need someone to look at your child, your situation and show you what’s actually going on.

💜In our 1:1 hour together, I will help you:
✅️understand your child’s behaviour (so it finally makes sense)
✅️know exactly what to say in those heated moments
✅️respond in a way that actually works (without shouting)
✅️feel calmer, clearer, and more in control

💜Because right now, you’re reacting.But you can feel confident in what to do.

💜There are only 2 spaces left until September
Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

💥If this feels like your home right now don’t wait.

💜DM me “MAY” to take one of the last spots

19/04/2026

If nothing changes… nothing changes.

✅️The meltdowns.
✅️The tension at home.
✅️The walking on eggshells.
✅️It doesn’t just “pass.”

And deep down… you already know that.

💜You’ve tried staying calm.
💜You’ve tried being stricter.
💜You’ve tried everything you can think of.

But without the right understanding of your child, you’re stuck in the same exhausting loop.

💜Here’s the truth most parents aren’t told:

💜It’s not about trying harder, it’s about knowing what’s actually driving the behaviour.

✅️That’s where I come in.

💥I’m opening a limited number of private parenting support spots.💥

✅️With 30+ years as an award-winning therapist and lived experience as a mum of 3, I help you cut through the confusion and finally understand:

✅️ Why your child is reacting the way they are
✅️What actually works (and what doesn’t)
✅️ How to bring calm back into your home

When they’re gone, they’re gone.

💜If you’re ready to stop guessing and start seeing real change then DM ASAP before these spots are gone - likely to be no more before September!!

17/04/2026

💜Have you a child who is "fine" all day long but suddenly at bedtime becomes a philosopher with 100 questions

💜If you are shaking head in agreement and some of these questions are hitting home then let me tell you ... this is anxiety in disguise !!!

💜Its not random

💥Waiting list to my 4 week Parent programme....Supporting Your Anxious Child at Home is now open for the next round

11/04/2026

💜FYI- You need to hear this especially if you are fed up.of dealing with big behaviours, constant rows and tears at home

💜If they’re having more meltdowns.
If they’re anxious, angry, overwhelmed. It’s not a phase to ignore. It’s a signal.

💜And the answer isn’t doing more. it’s doing things differently.

💜But You don’t need to figure this out alone.

💜Doors are open for a few more days for the Mum Reset. This is your chance to put things right. Imagine less rows at home, less tears, but more time having fun with your kids, being able to go out for the day and even looking forward to putting them to bed because its easier 😍

💥If you dont take action to change the mood at home then nobody will

10/04/2026

💜 Mum Reset – April 17th 💜

I’m so excited to be hosting another Mum Reset alongside the amazing Fiona Dorey from

💜This month, we’re focusing on something so important…
how we can support and nurture our children’s mental health and wellbeing.

💜I’ll be sharing an honest, informative talk packed with practical, easy-to-use tools that you can start using straight away in your everyday life.

We’ll explore:
✅️ Simple ways to better support your child’s emotional wellbeing
✅️ The small changes that can make a big difference
✅️ How our own mental health impacts how we respond to our children
✅️ What we can gently improve without overwhelm or guilt

💜 And most importantly, what this can lead to:
✅️Happier, more settled kids
✅️ Fewer tears and emotional outbursts
✅️ Stronger connection between you and your child
✅️More confidence in how you respond in tricky moments
✅️A calmer house

💜Fiona will then guide us through a deeply relaxing sound bath, giving you the space to slow down, reset, and recharge 🧘‍♀️

💜And just as important… you’ll be surrounded by other mums who get it. A space to connect, share, and feel supported

💜If you’ve been feeling stretched, unsure, or just in need of a reset after the Easter holidays, this is for you.

📅 April 17th
📍 The Village Hotel Bettystown
⏰ 10am-12pm

💥💥Spaces are limited, DM or me . Tickets also in Bio


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