Playful Connections - Play Therapy & Behaviour Consultant

14/01/2026

“When children feel heard, they feel valued — and that’s where confidence grows.”❣️

13/01/2026

So simple, but so true.

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09/01/2026

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06/01/2026

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04/01/2026

When a child is excited to share something, it’s more than just about the story they want to tell—it’s about connecting with you on an emotional level. They look to us for validation and understanding, seeking to be heard in a world that often seems too fast-paced. By embracing their enthusiasm and listening attentively, we affirm their sense of worth and importance.

As parents and caregivers, it’s easy to get distracted or to dismiss their excitement as insignificant. However, every moment they share with us is an opportunity to build a deeper relationship. These small exchanges not only strengthen the bond between parent and child but also teach children the importance of communication and trust.

Being excited to listen is more than just a polite gesture; it’s an investment in their emotional development. By engaging with their excitement, we foster an environment where they feel safe to express themselves, ensuring they grow up knowing that their voice matters. 🎉💬

26/12/2025

“Festivals pass quickly — the emotional memories stay.”

19/12/2025

17/12/2025

Your child doesn’t need the perfect response, the perfect words, or the perfect parent.
They need you — present, trying, and willing to repair when it’s hard.

That’s where safety is built 🤍

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15/12/2025

When children feel safe, seen and understood, their nervous system settles.
And when the nervous system settles, behaviour often follows.

Control might get short-term compliance.
Connection builds long-term regulation, trust and cooperation.

Before consequences, try curiosity.
Before power struggles, try presence.
Before control, try connection.

For practical, therapist-informed strategies to build connection and support behaviour, my book Guidance from The Therapist Parent is available here:
👉 www.thetherapistparent.com
👉 Amazon (search Guidance from The Therapist Parent)

13/12/2025

Perfectionism often starts quietly.

A child notices what earns praise. They learn how to please. They try to get it right every time, because love can feel safer that way.

Many children do not chase perfection for themselves. They chase it for us.

When we pretend to have it all together, we teach them that mistakes are something to hide. When we admit we are still learning, still messing up, still trying again, we give them room to breathe.

Letting our kids see our imperfect moments matters. Saying “I was wrong.” Saying “I made a mistake.” Saying “I am still learning too.”

This tells them they do not have to be flawless to be loved. They do not need to carry the weight of pleasing everyone. Not even their parents.

Calm grows where pressure leaves. Confidence grows where mistakes are safe.

You do not have to be a perfect parent to raise a grounded child. Being real is enough. 💛

✨ Emosyon Bibo
🌱 Raising emotionally safe kids
💬 Teaching feelings, not fear
🤍 Gentle parenting, real life

12/12/2025

When you trust your child’s journey, you help them discover their own strength.❣️