Playing Together Being Together

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🍦✨ Five Years of Playing Together, Being Together ✨🍦

What started as an idea rooted in connection has grown into a community that continues to inspire us every single day.

Last week, we celebrated five years of Playing Together, Being Together with an ice cream social surrounded by so many of the families, children, and supporters who have been part of this journey. Looking through these photos, we are reminded that our program has never just been about play—it has always been about relationships.

Our mission has always been simple: to help children and the adults who care for them build stronger connections through play, understanding, and shared experiences. We believe that when children feel seen, heard, and supported, they thrive. And when adults have the tools and confidence to connect with their children, entire families benefit.

Over the past five years, we have laughed, learned, played, problem-solved, celebrated milestones, and navigated challenges together. We have had the privilege of watching friendships form, confidence grow, and countless meaningful moments unfold.

To every family who has attended a class, every child who has walked through our doors, every caregiver who has trusted us, and every supporter who has cheered us on—thank you. Your participation, encouragement, and belief in our mission have made these five years possible.

We are incredibly grateful for this community and excited for what lies ahead. Here’s to continuing to play together, grow together, and be together for many years to come.

Thank you for celebrating with us. ❤️

So true!

Motivational Monday-

Mark your calendars!!! Mud Day is June 27th from 9am-12noon. Here is the link to register: https://forms.gle/r5rv1eyQ5aZwNhBP7

Co-Regulation in Action: What to Do in Hard Moments

When your child is melting down, the first step is to not meet their chaos with your own.

Pause, lower your voice, soften your body language, and focus on becoming the calm anchor they need.

Instead of rushing to stop the crying or fix the behavior, slow down and connect with the feeling first.

Get down to their level, offer comfort, and say simple things like, “I’m here with you” or “That felt really hard.”

Remember that their big emotions are not a personal attack or a sign you’re failing as a parent.

Meltdowns are often signals that a child’s nervous system is overwhelmed and needs support, not manipulation.

During dysregulation, avoid long lectures or too many questions because overwhelmed brains cannot process much language.

Your calm presence, gentle tone, and physical reassurance often communicate safety more effectively than words.

Sometimes sitting nearby quietly, offering a hug, or taking slow breaths together is enough.

Co-regulation also means paying attention to your own nervous system before reacting.

If you feel triggered, pause for a moment, take a breath, unclench your jaw, and ground yourself before responding.

When children experience calm, connected support during hard moments, they slowly learn how to regulate themselves too.



Image credit: .and.montessori