And breathe!! I’ve got a bit of a hectic one, but full of connection, and live music.. moving between London and Brighton. How about you?

@Jasmine Easton - Read your bio and here are some tips — solidarity first! The “terrible twos” are real, but so is your strength. Here are a few trauma-informed, sanity-saving tips: 🌱 Name the need, not the behaviourTantrums often mask unmet needs or big feelings. Try saying, “You’re feeling frustrated because…” to help your child feel seen and safe. 🧠 Offer choices, not ultimatumsTwo-year-olds crave autonomy. “Would you like the red cup or the blue one?” gives them power within boundaries. 💛 Regulate yourself firstYour calm nervous system helps co-regulate theirs. Pause, breathe, and ground before responding — even if you need to step away for a moment. 🎨 Play it outUse play to process tricky emotions. Puppets, drawing, or silly role-play can help them express what words can’t yet reach. 📚 Rituals over rulesPredictable routines soothe the chaos. Morning songs, bedtime stories, or “clean-up dances” create safety and connection. You’re not alone in this — and you’re doing better than you think.

How are you all feeling? Just one more day until the weekend — nearly there! Today was surprisingly productive, which felt good after such a full-on week. I leaned into a few regulation tools that really helped: starting with a grounding breath before client work, celebrating wins (which lifted my energy), and honouring my body with nourishing food and sticking to my intermittent fasting rhythm. I’ve also been pacing myself emotionally — letting joy land, not rushing past it. Now winding down and waiting for my man to arrive. All is calm, all is good. Tomorrow will be even better. How’s your nervous system doing today?

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THURSDAY CHECK-IN: You’re not hallucinating—it’s still the same week. But you? You’re nearly done. We’ve survived the emotional rollercoaster, the admin avalanche, the “just one more thing” spiral. You’ve supported, regulated, meditated, and probably muttered “I need a nap” at least six times. But guess what? You’re this close to the weekend. The finish line is flirting with you. Your nervous system is waving a tiny flag. Your coffee cup is whispering, “You legend.” So take a breath, shake out the stress, and give yourself a cheeky little wink in the mirror. You’re making it better now—and you’re doing it with style and grit! Let’s finish strong, Skool fam. We’re nearly there. 💪