Thought for the day – being triggered
This morning my son has refused everything. He is refusing to get dressed, to shower, to even come out of his room. He has tried to refuse to go to …
Thought for the day – The Professionals
I call myself a “professional therapeutic parent”. I am a foster carer, but I don’t think that says everything I do. Today I found myself juggling meetings, school various kids …
Therapeutic Tool – Music
Music! There is a reason for the saying “music calms the savage beast”. Music has a way of connecting with our emotions and easing our anxiety. With the right beat …
Thought for the day – Stop giving into demands
Stop giving into the demands Stop giving into the demands, especially if they are backed by violence and threats, don’t give in…instead give what is needed. How often have you …
Therapeutic Tool – not ‘adding’
Not saying anything, not ‘adding’. There are times in life when a response will make things worse and not better, when adding another sound or word will actually escalate an …
Thought for the day – Everyone is allowed to be safe
Everyone is allowed to be safe. In our home the mantra is “everyone is allowed to be safe” I will then walk through who “everyone” is, from the oldest …
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Therapeutic Tool – Saying “No”
Different ways of saying “no”. Sometimes the trigger that creates dysregulation is a word, and often that word is “no”. Parents and carers still need to say “no” as giving …
Thought for the day – Stopping violence
It is OK to stop a young child from hitting you. This might be a tough one to hear as we all do our best in a bad situation, but …
Therapeutic Tool – Extra!
Extra! Extra what? Extra everything! If you know your child needs it, if you know your child likes it, then have extra on hand. We have a child that goes …
Thought for the day – Searching for answers
Searching for the right answer? Children are allowed to be who they are and to search answers even when their values do not match yours. Whether birth or fostered, children …