You Matter Therapeutic Support - Pty Ltd.

09/02/2026

Breathe and know you've got this!

06/02/2026

Some children behave all day at school.

They sit still.
They follow the rules.
They do not complain.
They do not ask for help.

Then they get home and fall apart.

This is often called “bad behaviour at home”.
It is not.

It is called masking.

Masking is when a child hides distress, confusion, sensory overload, or anxiety just to get through the school day. It is common in neurodivergent children, including autistic children and children with ADHD, but any child can mask.

If a child uses all their energy holding it together at school, there is nothing left by the time they get home.

So when someone says,
“They are fine at school”

What they often mean is,
“They are coping at a cost.”

Masking is not success.
It is survival.

Children do not need to be taught to mask better.
They need to feel safe enough to stop.

If this made you think of a child you know, please share it.

Like the photo and comment "MASKING" and we will send you a message with a link to a free PDF of this resource.

08/12/2025

Sometimes we need to be the parent we may not have had. Pick up the shovel and pave the way and let God be your guide.

03/12/2025

Relationships are the foundation, don't underestimate the strength you have within mom and dad to set the stage for connection!

17/11/2025

Breathe and believe!

10/11/2025

You're far more capable than you realize! You've got this.

07/11/2025

Children borrow our calm before they learn to create their own. That’s why caring for your emotional state is caring for them.

How do you refill your cup so you can show up calmer for your child?

Begin your mindful parenting journey — take our 3-minute quiz to receive your personalized plan for more peace and connection:
https://bit.ly/Emotional_Intelligence_Quiz

03/11/2025

Take it one moment at a time, breathe. In the ups and the downs we're growing together.

27/10/2025

Let's continue to heal!

23/10/2025

You are more than good enough and absolutely capable!

09/09/2025

Being a regulated parent is crucial. Let's start somewhere, even if that's just acknowledging and validating our emotions and letting them exist. Remember, you've got this! You are capable! You have been chosen and set apart! I believe in you.

31/07/2025

Absolutely phenomenal training! A definite must.

🎯Don't miss this opportunity!

⏰ Join our PRACTITIONERS TRAINING on 18 and 19 August 2025 and learn simple yet effective safety strategies and life skills for kids! 🎉

☎️ Contact one of our Senior Trainers, Debbie Hemmens from Pilot My Future today to book your spot!