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20/11/2025

Understanding meltdowns with no obvious trigger can make all the difference. 💜

This infographic created by The Contented Child, Child Wellbeing Consultancy explains how internal overload builds quietly and why a child may reach their limit long after the stressful moment has passed.

Meltdowns that seem to come from nowhere often have deeper roots. A child may have been managing sensory input emotions, expectations, masking and big feelings for hours. When we recognise meltdowns as part of a sensory and emotional cycle we can respond with compassion connection and nervous system support instead of punishment or confusion.

You can learn more by exploring the Timeline of a Meltdown and other resources created by The Contented Child. 🌿

14/11/2025

13/11/2025

Do you know the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown? 🤔

They might look the same on the surface, loud, emotional, and intense, but they come from very different places.
✨ A Meltdown is rooted in emotional overwhelm and distress.
✨ A Tantrum is goal driven and often linked to an unmet want.

Understanding the difference helps us respond with empathy, the right boundaries, and tools to support our children effectively. 💛

You can learn more about this from the infographic created by The Contented Child, Child Wellbeing Consultancy ().

05/11/2025

🎂Birthdays and Autism🎉

For many autistic individuals, birthdays can bring unique challenges. From sensory sensitivities to changes in routine and social expectations.

These helpful insights, created by The Autistic Teacher, share ways to make birthday celebrations more comfortable, meaningful, and enjoyable for everyone. To learn more, visit The Autistic Teacher and explore more valuable posts like this. 🌈

31/10/2025

30/10/2025

🌟Autistic Masking Explained

Many autistic individuals hide parts of who they are just to fit in — a process called masking. While it can help them navigate social situations, it often comes with a heavy emotional cost.

Let’s create environments where autistic people feel safe to be their authentic selves 💙

24/10/2025

🌍 True inclusion is about more than just words — it’s about action. Let’s build communities that embrace diversity and empower everyone to shine as their authentic selves. 💫

Beautifully said by The Autistic Teacher 💛

17/10/2025

💜 Children don’t need us to fix their feelings — they need us to feel with them.

When we stay calm and connected, they learn how to borrow our peace until they can find their own. 🌈

✨ Stay With Me — a gentle reminder that connection calms more than correction ever could.

16/10/2025

💜 When a child is melting down, they don’t need fixing — they need connection.

In moments of overwhelm, our instincts might tell us to lecture, rush to fix, or say “calm down.” But these actually block co-regulation instead of building it. True calm starts with us — helping children borrow our calm instead of our chaos.

✨ The Contented Child, Child Wellbeing Consultancy reminds us:
✅ Be their anchor, not their echo.
✅ Sit with feelings before fixing.
✅ Stay calm — you can’t pour from an empty cup.

📘 Learn more about supporting children through big emotions with The Contented Child and their resource — Managing Big Feelings: A Toolkit for Parents & Educators.