Not quite finished but this is pretty near to complete 🤗 Now just to wait for them to arrive and craft 100 together !

I stayed up too late and I’m tired and irritable today. Then I caught myself thinking — imagine being small, exhausted, and not having the words or regulation skills yet. Sometimes behaviour is just a nervous system running on empty. When adults are tired we lose patience faster, everything feels louder, and small things take more effort than they should. Most of us still have years of practice masking that — children don’t. Their nervous systems are still learning how to cope, so tiredness comes out as tears, defiance, silliness, or shutting down rather than “I need rest”. It’s a useful reframe for parents because it shifts the question from “what’s wrong with this behaviour?” to “what’s the child carrying right now?” Sleep debt, sensory load, transitions, growth spurts — all of it lowers capacity.

Lovely to have you here @Nova Maree-Prophet @Dawn Fleming & @Rae Tull and if you haven't already please feel free to introduce yourself! Hope you find this space valuable and inviting, do check out the classroom for resources. There is also a 'Root Drop' event currently on, details in the pinned post! ✌️Peace & Love 💕 Ellie

Not every step forward feels exciting. Sometimes it feels ordinary — sending the message, starting again after a slow week, choosing to try even when motivation is low. Growth isn’t always loud or obvious. It often looks like quiet decisions made in the middle of a normal day — choosing progress over comfort, or showing up even when no one else sees it. So today, don’t wait for a big burst of energy or a perfect moment. Pick one thing that matters to you and give it a little movement. Small actions build confidence, and confidence builds direction.

Welcome @Nova Maree-Prophet so excited to have you here with us in Grounded Roots Parenting! You’ve just stepped into a space full of support, real conversations, and people who truly get it. Slow down, settle in, and explore at your own pace — you’re part of the roots now 🌱 If you feel comfortable, come say hello and share a little about you or what’s helping you reconnect lately — we’re really glad you’re here 🔥🤍