Why Shouting Happens in Families: A Nervous-System View of Escalation (And What Helps Instead)
Why Shouting Happens in Families: A Nervous-System View of Escalation (And What Helps Instead) If you’re a parent, you might recognise this… You don’t want to shout. You promise yourself you won’t. You try breathing, counting, coping. But in the moment – noise, mess, urgency, non-stop demands – your voice rises anyway. And then you […]
Siblings, Sensory Clashes, and Fairness: Why “Equal” Doesn’t Always Work
Siblings and Sensory Clashes, and Fairness: Why “Equal” Doesn’t Always Work If you’re a parent, you might recognise this… Two children. Two nervous systems. Two completely different needs. One child needs noise and movement. The other needs quiet and space. One child seeks touch and closeness. The other feels overwhelmed by it. One child can […]