The Growing Brain PH

15/01/2026

Young children aren’t “selfish”—their brains are still learning impulse control, patience, and empathy.

Forcing sharing can actually increase stress and conflict.
Instead, focus on turn-taking, which matches their developmental stage.

🧩 Try saying:
• “Ikaw muna, then siya.”
• “When you’re done, it’s her turn.”
• “Let’s use a timer.”

When kids feel safe about ownership, sharing eventually becomes voluntary—not forced.

True sharing develops later.
Right now, they’re learning how to wait, negotiate, and trust.

And that’s already a big skill. 💛

15/01/2026

✨ Today’s prompt: Step outside and notice five things that feel beautiful or grounding.

💭: Beauty doesn’t always announce itself. Sometimes it’s light, movement, or something quietly familiar.

14/01/2026

✨ Today’s prompt: Choose food that feels nourishing for you.

👩🏻‍⚕️: Nourishment isn’t just about rules—it’s about listening to what your body needs in this season.

I actually have moments in the month where a nice warm soup and cooked veggies trump a fresh salad.

13/01/2026

Food for thought (1:26):

A rather quaint little film that explains the social model so well.

13/01/2026

✨ Today’s prompt: Change something small in your routine and notice what shifts.

👩🏻‍⚕️: Even small changes can help us see familiar things differently. Today, I’m paying attention to what I usually overlook.

Curiosity over perfection.

12/01/2026

✨ Today’s prompt: Notice a moment of connection, however small.

👩🏻‍⚕️: On work travel to Thailand and meeting international folks today! Sometimes, connection is just a shared smile, a short exchange, or sitting quietly with someone. It doesn’t have to be deep to be meaningful.

11/01/2026

✨ Today’s prompt: Create a small buffer between screens and sleep.

👩🏻‍⚕️: I needed this reminder for myself that rest begins before bedtime. Slowing down earlier should help my body feel more ready to settle for the night.

Protecting rest as part of care tonight.

10/01/2026

✨ Today’s prompt: Thank someone—and name why you appreciate them.

👩🏻‍⚕️: Gratitude feels deeper when it’s specific. Saying why helps both the giver and receiver feel more seen. (Today I thank my adorable niece who usually helps me take care of my little puppy!)

09/01/2026

Sharing an opportunity to join one of our researches on autism.

Bridging the Gap is an interdisciplinary conference which aims to present updates on innovations and trends in knowledge on autism to health and allied health professionals, educators and students,...

08/01/2026

✨ Today’s prompt: Move your body in a way that feels doable today.

👩🏻‍⚕️: After turning 40, I realized the importance of movement and physical health among other things. My sister and I committed to this and it’s so helpful to have an accountability buddy!

Movement doesn’t have to be intense to matter. Even a short walk or a stretch can help the body reset and the mind settle.

08/01/2026

When children cry, they’re not being dramatic or manipulative—they’re communicating.

Saying “It’s okay” or “Wag ka na umiyak” often comes from care, but it can unintentionally dismiss what they’re feeling.

💬 Try validating instead:
• “You’re really sad… I’m here.”
• “Masakit yun, no?”
• “You really wanted that.”

You don’t have to fix the feeling.
Your calm presence helps their nervous system settle—and teaches them that emotions are safe to feel.

Big feelings need connection, not silence.

08/01/2026

Grateful to be invited by Tagumpay Media to talk about the role of parent coaching and DIR Floortime in interventions for kids.

Meaningful conversations matter.

Watch the full episode here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AWhMEnBKG/?mibextid=wwXIfr


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