Creative Minds Retreat

12/03/2023

WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.

When you thought wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make my favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew that there is a God I could always talk to, and I learned to trust in Him.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good, and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw tears come from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw that you cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be..

When you thought I wasn't looking I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking I looked at you and wanted to say,’ Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.'

Each of us (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher, friend) influences the life of a child.

25/02/2023

thanks for the lovely reminder of the differences!

25/02/2023

Supporting your child to find their safe space and calming within is everything. When they are feeling out of control of their emotions and don’t know how to express them, it is our job to created that inner peace.

A Dozen Ways To Co-Regulate With Your Child:
- Lower your body position
- Lower your voice
- Soften your facial expression
- Model deep breathing
- Do heavy work together
- Walk outside
- Offer deep pressure
- Model a preferred sensory activity
- Move your body together
- Dim the lights
- Stop talking
- Change your proximity

Credit: Coastal Connections OT

23/02/2023

Indigenous Lullabies Available On ABC Kids To Play During Sleep and Rest Time

ABC KIDS listen commissioned six Indigenous language tracks for their Lullabies program. These beautiful songs, with themes about the natural world and sweet dreams, provide a soothing soundtrack to help little ones gently drop off to sleep.

For more information and to access the Indigenous lullabies, please read the following: https://aussiechildcarenetwork.com.au/news/childcare-news/indigenous-lullabies-available-on-abc-kids-to-play-during-sleep-and-rest-time

23/02/2023

The words “leave me alone!” can send any parent into a triggered state. You may feel angry, upset, and frustrated as to why your kid is acting this way. Remember that kids are still learning to express their emotions and this is a common phrase used to say, “I’m struggling!”

💡The power in reframing:

My kid is giving me a hard time ----> my kid is having a hard time. ❤️

22/02/2023

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22/02/2023

Do you want to be a family that accepts all emotions? 10 ways to stop yelling at your kids today and build emotional resilience!

20/02/2023

Absolutely 100% We all learnt in our own time!

20/02/2023

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20/02/2023

Love this! Interference in children’s self directed play, redirects them from self explorations and learning.

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Via

20/02/2023

Play based learning at a self paced rate, provides essential skills to help manage self efficiency, resilience and self confidence. Trust in their process and watch the rewards grow! 🌺

Love this. ❤️

18/02/2023

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