Help! My son, who is adopted, finds it difficult to regulate his emotions. Often, when playing with his sister, the … Read More
The Benefits of Den Building
As a parent I’ve bought many play items for my children, but the one that has outlasted all the others … Read More
The GOOD ENOUGH Parent – Part 2
At Beacon, we talk a lot about connection. We know that when children are struggling they often need to feel … Read More
The GOOD ENOUGH Parent – Part 1
Many of the parents we support at Beacon Family Services tell us they need help as they are overwhelmed by … Read More
Understanding your child’s behaviours
We all want our children to be calm and happy, but in order to achieve that, as parents, we need … Read More
Preparing for the holiday festivities
The other week I had the joy of spending several hours listening to Dan Hughes, the founder of DDP (Dyadic … Read More
Order our Polyvagal and Theraplay®-based resources
Over the past few months we have created and distributed hundreds of resource packs to families, therapists, social workers and … Read More
Not a calm parent? Not everyone can be.
Every week we meet with parents who have been dealing with their children’s feelings of frustration, anger, helplessness, and disappointment … Read More
Think our children are experiencing the worst of the pandemic now? How do we help?
What research into Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can tell us about the impact on our children in adulthood and how … Read More
Supportive resources for parents, carers, teachers and Theraplay® practitioners
To celebrate the launch of our Polyvagal Theory and Theraplay®-based poster and resource cards, we interviewed Charlotte Jenkins, Founder and … Read More