Playful Connections - Play Therapy & Behaviour Consultant

Playful Connections - Play Therapy & Behaviour Consultant Supporting children and families in Mauritius through therapeutic play and creative arts 🎨 🎭

12/09/2025

Babies don’t need flawless.
They need connection.
Your presence. Your love.
That’s what helps them grow.

You’re exactly who they need, just as you are.

🐛 Parenting isn’t moulding, shaping children into who we want them to be — it’s about creating the space for them to bec...
11/09/2025

🐛 Parenting isn’t moulding, shaping children into who we want them to be — it’s about creating the space for them to become who they truly are

🦋 One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is the freedom to be fully themselves. It’s not always easy, but it’s where trust, resilience and connection grow.

💭 Parenting can be overwhelming at times, and yelling is often a sign of feeling dysregulated and struggling to cope in ...
08/09/2025

💭 Parenting can be overwhelming at times, and yelling is often a sign of feeling dysregulated and struggling to cope in the moment.

🌱 When we begin to notice our own triggers and stress responses, we can find healthier ways to reconnect with ourselves and our children. Regulation is a skill we can learn and model for our kids.

✨ If you feel you want to understand more about your responses or need guidance towards a calmer, more connected way to parent, reach out for a consultation.

💜 You don’t have to do it alone.

06/09/2025

💚 Parenting Green Flags 💚

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🌱 Children learn more from example.💜 The way we handle emotions, challenges, and relationships becomes their blueprint f...
03/09/2025

🌱 Children learn more from example.

💜 The way we handle emotions, challenges, and relationships becomes their blueprint for life.

✨ Every small action models for them resilience, empathy, and self-acceptance.

💭 What’s one thing you’d like to show your child more of?

30/08/2025

See the Strengths First. Always. 💖

In early childhood education, how we see a child shapes how they see themselves. This powerful quote reminds us:

“Supporting a child starts with seeing what is working… not what isn’t. Growth begins when we build from strengths, not deficits.”

Whether it’s through play-based learning, nature exploration, or creative expression, children thrive when we notice and nurture what lights them up. ✨

🌱 Instead of focusing on what a child can’t do yet, let’s:
✔ Celebrate their unique learning style
✔ Support them with sensory-rich, child-led invitations to play
✔ Encourage confidence by building on what they already know and love

From problem-solving in the block centre to making sense of the world through dramatic play, children are already capable learners. Our job is to recognize their potential and meet them with compassion, curiosity, and trust.

Let’s keep building classrooms — and homes — where every child feels seen, safe, and strong.

29/08/2025

Too often, without meaning to, we expect children to carry the weight of connection…

To come to us first,
to repair after conflict,
to prove their love through obedience or affection.

But that isn’t their responsibility. They are the child. We are the adult.

Our children shouldn’t have to wonder if they’ll be welcomed when they reach for us. They shouldn’t have to manage our moods, navigate our silences, or fight for our attention.

Their only job is to grow, explore, and trust that the bond will hold.

It’s on us to keep the door open. To return after rupture. To model repair. To show, again and again, that our love is bigger than the conflict.

Because the truth is this: children who know the bridge is steady don’t stop crossing it. They don’t shut down or run away — they keep coming back, even through the storms.

That is how trust is built.
That is how connection lasts.

And that is how relationships between parents and children grow strong enough to carry them for life. ❤️

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29/08/2025

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✨ Safety is the foundation of growth ✨In Play Therapy, creating a safe and trusting space allows children to truly flour...
26/08/2025

✨ Safety is the foundation of growth ✨
In Play Therapy, creating a safe and trusting space allows children to truly flourish.

💛When kids feel safe, they can:

🌱 Ask for help
🌱 Show their true self
🌱 Try new things
🌱 Express themselves

Through play, children find their voice, process big feelings, and discover the confidence to be who they are. 💫

12/08/2025

Gabor Maté 💗

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Beau Plan

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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