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
Why teaching resilience is so important
Like many other parents, I have spent much of lockdown trying to make sense of this unusual situation for my … 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
Helping to steady the ship – at a distance
When supporting families, we talk about how parenting is like trying to sail a ship on a steady course. Covid-19 … Read More