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12/18/2025

When a child pushes back, shouts, or refuses, it’s easy to label it as defiance.

But often, what looks like defiance is actually distress.

👉 Defiance says: “I won’t.”
👉 Distress says: “I can’t.”

Looking beneath the behaviour helps us respond with support, not punishment.

This script is available in
Misunderstood Defiance: the Vulnerable Child Toolkit for Parents & Educators
Electronic download available via link in comments or Bio.

12/01/2025

When a child is overwhelmed, our instinct is often to fix the behaviour — but in that moment, their brain isn’t ready for logic. It’s calling out for safety.
Today’s visual shares 5 calming strategies that work right there and then, helping ease the amygdala and settle the body so connection can begin again.

These are simple, brain-based tools that support co-regulation, grounding, and emotional safety — especially helpful for anxious, sensitive, or neurodivergent young people.

If you’re supporting a child who struggles with big emotions, you’ll find our full range of calming, anxiety, and behaviour toolkits so helpful. They’re practical, gentle, and designed to make those hard moments easier.

Explore the full range here: link in comments below ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in Bio.

What’s one strategy you find works best in the moment?

12/01/2025

TIME IN vs TIME OUT

What's the difference?

When a young person is overwhelmed or acting out, do we send them away to “think about what they’ve done”… or do we invite them in to help them feel safe and seen?

Time-Out often looks like isolation — a child left alone to “calm down”.

Time-In is connection-focused — an adult stays close, offering co-regulation and support.

Both approaches aim to manage behaviour, but only one builds emotional awareness, trust, and resilience. Can you guess which one?

Let’s shift from power struggles to connection moments. Because behaviour is communication — and connection is the key.

11/26/2025

As parents, it can be hard to know when to intervene and when to give kids space to figure it out.
But here’s the truth ⤵️
If the situation is unsafe → step in.
If learning is happening → step back.
If they become overwhelmed → step in with support.

Children need practice to build frustration tolerance, problem-solving skills and confidence…
but they also need us to step in when things move from growth to distress.

You don’t have to get it right every time.
Just staying curious and observing before reacting is already powerful parenting. 💛

Save this for later — and share it with someone who needs the reminder today.

For more practical tools to support emotional development, resilience and connection, my book Guidance from The Therapist Parent is available on www.thetherapistparent.com and on Amazon. 📘✨

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