by Family Connections Sydney | Aug 10, 2026 | Children, Emotions, Regulation
Who can put their seatbelt on first? Let’s see how fast you can put your shoes on? Johnny put his plate in the dishwasher first! Most parents would have used these statements before. While it can be a really good way to get our kids to do something, here is why it...
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...
