Help! My son, who is adopted, finds it difficult to regulate his emotions. Often, when playing with his sister, the … 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
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
How to get your kid to sleep!
Even with a good bedtime routine, night time can still be a tricky, exhausting and anxiety-inducing time for families. Some … Read More
Picking Up Good Vibrations – using sound and music in therapy
A while ago I heard a parent talking about their experience with a therapeutic listening intervention, the Safe and Sound … Read More
The story of the Beacon Beanie.
When family life is tricky, having fun together feels impossible. Finding ways to be playful and to laugh together helps … Read More
Focus on the relationship
I’m not ashamed to say that BBC’s Race Across the World is currently the highlight of my week. For the … Read More
Here’s how to tell if your child is SAFE, STRUGGLING or DROWNING!
When it comes to behaviours, often our nervous system is to blame. For years I’ve specialised as a teacher … Read More