by Family Connections Sydney | May 15, 2026 | Communication, Emotions, Parent Support, Regulation
As parents, it’s natural to want to shield our children from discomfort and big emotions. But what if the goal isn’t to eliminate stress, but to help our children—and ourselves—feel safe even when stress is present? True regulation is not about making all the hard...
by Family Connections Sydney | Feb 5, 2026 | Anxiety, Children, Emotions, Parent Support
The first drop-off at school or childcare is a significant milestone for families. For some, it’s a smooth transition; for others, it can be filled with tears, worry, and apprehension that persist well past the first day — on both sides. Separation is not just about...
by Family Connections Sydney | Sep 30, 2025 | Anxiety, Children, Emotions, Play, Proprioceptive System
As parents and teachers, we’re often told: “Just get them to do some heavy work—it helps.” But what exactly does that mean? “Heavy work” refers to activities that activate the proprioceptive system—our body gets information from our muscles and joints that helps us...
by Family Connections Sydney | May 6, 2024 | Children, Emotions
As a society we highly value the freedom of having the opportunity to choose. We like to weigh the pros and cons and consider the potential consequences and outcomes of each option. At times we allow ourselves to make impulsive decisions, or we might be influenced...
by Family Connections Sydney | Nov 8, 2023 | Children, Emotions, Toileting
Interoception is the body’s ability to sense and understand internal bodily signals. Interoception allows us to recognise our body’s cues for hunger, toileting, and sensations of various emotional states. In the context of toileting, children with poor interoception...
by Family Connections Sydney | Jun 23, 2023 | Behaviour, Children, Emotions
When a child is in a fight or flight state, it means their body and mind are experiencing a physiological and emotional state of not being safe. This response is a survival mechanism that prepares the body to either confront the threat or flee from it. When a child is...
