“But where classroom discipline is concerned...a punitive climate isn’t in anyone’s interest..., it strains the fabric of the...

“You can influence & you can make a positive change in a child’s life - & in an adult’s life - all the way through because of the...

All behaviour is a form of communication and... “Behind intimidating messages are simply people appealing to us to meet their needs.” -...

“Behaviour is not perfect, it is communication. Embrace the imperfect and show children they are worth holding close...” - Kelly Bartlett...

“...being abandoned..., being robbed of the one-on-one relationships that allow you to feel safe & valued and to become humane - these...

“Kids everywhere need to feel safe, hopeful, connected and appreciated.” - Michele Borba “Kids everywhere need to feel safe, hopeful,...

“Take your time to understand. Don’t just do something, be there.” - Marshall B Rosenberg‬ #BreneBrown #Empathy #Development #Connection...

“Everyday in a hundred small ways, ‬children ask, ‘Do you see me?’, ‘Do you hear me?’, ‘Do I matter?’ ‬Their behaviour often reflects our...

“Our children were harmed in relationship and they will experience healing through nurturing relationships.” - Dr Karyn Purvis‬ ‪ NVR can...

“...it’s our job to share our calm, not join their chaos.” - LR Knost NVR can help... #DrRossGreene #LRKnost #ChallengingBehaviour #CPV...

“Take some time to tell your child you like them today & list the reasons why. Then watch in wonder as they blossom before your eyes....

“...most challenging kids already want to behave the right way. They don’t need us to continue giving them stickers, depriving them of...

The objective... “is not to change people & their behaviour in order to get our way; it is to establish relationships based on honesty &...

‪“Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are...

“...for children play is serious learning. Play really is the work of childhood.” - Fred Rogers ‬ #Play #DevelopmentalTrauma #Development...

“We rise by lifting others.” - Robert Ingersoll #DevelopmentalTrauma #Development #ChildhoodTrauma #Connection #Connectedness...

“Children don’t need more things, the best toys a child can have is a parent who gets down on the floor and plays with them.” - Bruce D...

“Anger is just loud hurt, sadness and unmet needs.” - Suzi Lula ‪#ChallengingBehaviour #CPV#DevelopmentalTrauma #Adoption#FosterCare...

“Play is an incredibly powerful way to learn, grow and heal.” - Bruce D Perry (The Child Trauma Academy) #Play #DevelopmentalTrauma...

“The key to fostering a connection in the face of a ‘no’ is always hearing ‘yes’ to something else.” - Marshall B Rosenberg...