Our kids: Our business

03/16/2026

When a child is overwhelmed, the goal isn't to talk them out of it — it's to help their body feel safe again first.

The nervous system responds to sensation before it responds to reason. That means the fastest path back to calm is often physical — not a conversation, but a cold splash of water, a tight squeeze, or a few minutes of fresh air.

This is the power of and in action — something many and educators see every day when supporting students’ .

03/03/2026

🌍 In an unpredictable world, children’s nervous systems are constantly taking in change, noise, and uncertainty.

💕 When the outside world feels unstable, attachment becomes what holds them steady.

This isn’t about comfort or dependence.
It’s about regulation and survival.

This is why children cling more during times of stress.
Why familiar routines matter more.
Why connection calms faster than control.

Attachment isn’t weakness.
It’s the steady anchor that helps children weather an unsteady world.

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02/02/2026

If you’ve ever been told to “send them to calm down” and it didn’t sit right with you — this is why.
Children don’t learn regulation through isolation. They learn it through connection. Through an adult who stays close, steady, and calm enough for them to borrow that calm until their own nervous system can catch up. This isn’t about spoiling or rescuing. It’s about building the brain skills that make self-regulation possible.

01/27/2026

01/26/2026

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MNAPT is committed to sharing resources to parents, teachers, therapists, daycare providers, etc. Children ask questions about what is happening at their schools, neighborhoods, what their friends are talking about. Here are some resources to help with current event conversations.

**Commenting will be turned off and previous comments deleted as this is not a place for discussion on these topics. It is a place for resources. If you have an additional resource you would like shared or have questions for MNAPT, please send us an email us at minnesotaapt@gmail.com.

Resource from https://www.childnet.org/immigration-resources?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPTLtxjbGNrA9Mu2GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHnFSQChsLTPKvaQ-ByzK2OCZ-XL5-Uxm1G1o6uC2wOYxCSiG3xkTkj3as7I7_aem_8-4t5dC79dBOgfhdOIIfKQ

Social Story for kids age 3-5 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vqYgjaMjKY3bWkMAHv6R3bUFq8jJSpAl/view?fbclid=IwY2xjawPTTS5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE4TllES1ZCc3hIYUZMVnA5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtBg9OzqL2XgFggFHz4YLEJmUyg7Bp-CmbWZFFrYCdcSWn2YUEeeCyASi7dh_aem_4Ue0m5eWvDaqxUI7hhdPig
Supporting Children who have witness ICE or Police Violence https://www.instagram.com/p/DTTTmJWknvS/?igsh=MWFsYmxwejFod240OQ%3D%3D&fbclid=IwY2xjawPTZzxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJRmtvakFGSTFDdGdZOFNDc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHq-mJ2ls8isASIqc65kWRE8apsd5mwOilL_RlqN490ISRXleB682iJxMcriF_aem_V7XQegNysQTFEiELdrytEQ

01/23/2026

Every child, regardless of age, background, or circumstance, deserves dignity, stability, and the opportunity to thrive.

In moments of uncertainty or crisis, our responsibility is to center the well-being of all children and families, respond with care and empathy, and ensure that systems intended to support children do not cause additional harm.

Children should never be used to justify fear-based, inhumane, or punitive responses. When we lead with compassion and prioritize prevention, we meet children’s needs in the moment and strengthen families and communities for the long term.

12/30/2025

We grow best when we feel accepted and supported, not when we're trying to fix ourselves.

12/30/2025

Play = vagal tone activation. It's how the nervous system LEARNS to regulate. It builds resilience, social connection, and emotional flexibility. When kids are "too hyper" or "can't focus," they don't need LESS play, they need MORE. Play isn't the break from learning. Play IS the learning. 📣📣📣📣📣📣📣📣📣📣

12/24/2025

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12/23/2025

The holidays are a time of joy and connection, yet for many of us, the approach of family gatherings brings a familiar knot in our stomach.

If we think of relationships as roads we travel together, the holidays often reveal just how many potholes have formed over time, those unresolved hurts, misunderstandings, and moments of disconnection that we've learned to navigate around rather than repair.

Perhaps the greatest gift Circle of Security offers us during holiday gatherings is perspective. When we understand that everyone is trying to manage their own Shark Music, we can hold space for both our own experience and theirs.

With Circle of Security as our guide, we can travel these roads with greater confidence, knowing that security isn't about having perfect family relationships—it's about showing up authentically and staying open to the connections that are possible, right here, right now.

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11/11/2025

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09/17/2025

Discover the power of mindful parenting with these gentle phrases to soothe after a moment of frustration!

What are some phrases you would add?