Flying Bagel Counseling Services

Flying Bagel Counseling Services Flying Bagel Counseling Services provides therapy and parent coaching for individuals and families.

02/05/2026

Learning to Be Heard Without Raising Your Voice

It often starts in the kitchen, a tired parent asking for the third time, and a child who seems to hear nothing at all.

The voice gets louder, frustration builds, and suddenly everyone feels dysregulated.

But yelling usually isn’t about discipline, it’s about a disconnect.

Children listen best when they feel seen, not shouted at.

Pausing to move closer, making eye contact, and saying their name can shift the moment.

A calm, steady tone tells a child their nervous system is safe enough to listen.

Short, clear directions land better than rapid-fire instructions.

When feelings are named first, resistance often softens.

Offering simple choices helps a child feel capable instead of controlled.

Over time, calm consistency builds trust and cooperation.

Connection, not volume, is what teaches children how to listen.



02/05/2026

Get some work done while the kids play! https://tinyurl.com/3ccx4y98

Take your laptop and plug-in alongside other grown-ups while your little ones play openly in the same room. Coffee, toys, and Wifi provided. BYO snacks.

A new space in downtown Port Orchard if you’re looking for an activity for the family!
01/29/2026

A new space in downtown Port Orchard if you’re looking for an activity for the family!

01/23/2026

Sheesh!!

Tonight from 5:00-8:00 we're hosting a community distro night - come drop, swap, or just take any hygiene items, clothes, seeds, food, general community wellness stuff.

We're *also* taking donations for displaced kids in Shelton - backpacks, kids' clothes, toys, treats.

Fliers for both those events in the comments

We’re taking this week off! We appreciate your understanding and hope to see you all next time 💕 🥯
01/23/2026

We’re taking this week off! We appreciate your understanding and hope to see you all next time 💕 🥯

Join us at this Parent Retreat Conference from Family Success Northwest at Newlife Training Center in Silverdale Saturda...
01/16/2026

Join us at this Parent Retreat Conference from Family Success Northwest at Newlife Training Center in Silverdale Saturday January 31st 9-5!

This ✨Free ✨ conference with childcare included provides offers practical support through breakout sessions and a special guest speaker!

Register now through qr code or by visiting www.familysuccessnw.org

12/17/2025

Parents don’t need all the answers—simply being present and listening to your child’s big feelings makes a difference. Asking clarifying questions like ‘I wonder if you’re feeling…?’ teaches them to name their feelings, one of the first steps to understanding and processing emotions!

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