Thoughts on trauma, attachment, Theraplay® and the daily work of caring for children who have had difficult starts.
A sensory-informed guide to bedtime — light, sound, smell, taste and touch — for children who find it hard to switch off and sleep.
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How children show distress after bereavement, and gentle, practical ways parents and carers can help them feel held while they grieve.
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Developmental trauma happens in relationship — and recovery happens in relationship too. Why dyadic work with the caregiver–child pair matters.
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The four Theraplay® dimensions — Structure, Engagement, Nurture and Challenge — and what each one does for the child–parent relationship.
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A toolkit of sensory coping strategies — built around sight, sound, smell, taste, touch and thoughts — to reach for when feelings get big.
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Why rhythmic, coordinated movement helps children's nervous systems regulate — and a practical list of activities you can do together.
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Turn a simple bubble game into structured, nurturing, engaging Theraplay® play — with start prompts, bubble art and gentle challenges.
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10–15 minutes of playful, structured connection can fill your child's attachment bucket — a few easy ideas you can try today.
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Practical ideas to help children stay connected with friends when in-person play isn't possible — video play dates, letters and more.
Read more →Why what happens in the first years of life shapes how a child later thinks, feels and connects — and why "behaviour" is rarely the whole story.
Read more →A short introduction to the four dimensions — structure, engagement, nurture and challenge — and what makes Theraplay® feel different from other therapies.
Read more →Why working with carers, schools and teams is often as important as direct work with the child — and what "good enough" support for the supporters looks like.
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