Exceptional-living

11/06/2026

25/05/2026

Make time for your child to feel safe.
The world is at war in some form or another.
Parents are stressed and your children can feel it.

Keep them calm. Keep them safe.

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05/04/2026

Tired of the constant "don't run don't splash don't......

This explains why toddlers test you 😅 https://www.instagram.com/p/DWWtQrrjNgu/?img_index=9&igsh=MW43emdmaXdvYmRxNA==

24/03/2026

The Code Awakens… Mathbreakers Virtual Coding Workshops 💻

You’re invited behind the scenes of a game launching later this year.
Not just to watch… To learn, build, and be part of it.

💻 Coding for beginners & advanced (ages 9+)
🚀 Advanced students may have their ideas featured in the final release

Visit mathbreakers.com/workshops to register for our Coding Workshops.

🎁 To get your first session FREE (for a limited time only) use code: MATH2026

This is more than a workshop. It’s your chance to step into the game.

⚠️ Limited spots. Exclusive access. No replays. Computer with keyboard and mouse required.

16/03/2026

Instead of chores maybe reframe it to skills 👌

01/03/2026

Brain breaks is a real thing.

When you notice a child bouncing in their seat or wiggling while working, it is not a sign of bad manners. Science actually shows that movement is the brain’s way to stay alert and focused, especially in kids under age ten. The part of the brain that controls stillness and attention is still growing at this age, so children need to move to help themselves think clearly.

Instead of seeing fidgeting as poor self-control, try viewing it as a tool their mind uses to focus. Recent studies even find that certain types of movement, like tapping feet or squeezing putty, can let children pay better attention and remember information longer. This is especially important for those who learn differently or have extra energy to spare.

If you are a parent or caregiver, consider offering movement breaks during homework or using flexible seating. Encouraging safe and gentle movement lets kids do their best, supports their mental health, and upholds their natural way of learning. Sometimes, a little wiggle is just what growing minds need to shine."

20/02/2026

Being a new grandparent, I am privileged to help where help is needed, guide and learn again through trial and error. So many teaching and learning strategies and programs out there in the world, but I do still love the realistic approach of Montessori especially in the very early years of development.

14/02/2026

Don't assume children know.

They are being raised in a world filled with constant noise, distractions and labels for conditions they often have very little understanding let alone control over.

Prepare, explain, settle down for transitions.

11/01/2026

Free HOW I FEEL: FEELINGS CHART

Comment FEELINGS and we will send you a message with a link to a free printable PDF of this resource.

Children do not always have the words to explain how they feel. This simple feelings chart helps children recognise, name and talk about their emotions in a clear and visual way. It shows common feelings such as happy, sad, angry, scared, confused and tired, and gently links them to healthy ways of coping. It supports emotional awareness, emotional regulation and everyday wellbeing at home, in school and in direct work.

31/12/2025

Dear teenagers... make 2026 a year to remember! 💛