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One of the easiest places for this co-regulation to happen is outdoors, where nature naturally slows the body and softens the mind. How Nature Supports the Developing Nervous System Children’s brains are still building the systems that manage stress, impulse control, and big feelings. When they spend time with a calm adult, their nervous system “syncs” with the...]]></description><link>https://claireburgess55.wixsite.com/claire-burgess/post/synchronicity-in-nature-how-movement-and-breath-connect-parents-and-children</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6928cf3dd062fbd49d10a370</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 22:24:01 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Claire Burgess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helping Children Overcome Fear of Poo Through Play]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Play Dough to Toileting Confidence: Toilet training can be one of those parenting stages that takes everyone by surprise. Some children breeze through it, while others seem to get stuck — especially when it comes to doing a poo . If your child is anxious, avoids the toilet, or tries to “hold it in,” you’re definitely not alone. Many children go through a phase of being scared to poo, and while it can feel worrying or frustrating, there are gentle ways to help. 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