Peace of Mind Daycare and Childminding
Mohawk and West 5th L9C Hamilton, ON, Canada

We have a few pregnant ghost shrimp. Today the kids and I are discussing why we use breeder boxes and how to use them.

You may know that self-regulation is ONLY learned through the consistent experience of co-regulation. This means that our children legitimately need our HELP to... reset when they are dysregulated! And I know that is a daunting prospect as a parent because you need to keep *yourself* regulated in order to provide that basic emotional life support for them. Here's a huge game changer in your capacity for self-regulation: YOU need reliable access to co-regulation too! Who in your life is giving *you* the high-quality listening and care to keep the base of your pyramid stable??

If your anticipating clean care....we are not the daycare for you! Messy is exploring bring extra clothes and keep the going out clothes at home

Yesterday we did some experimenting and created Chocolate Chip Mint Tea Playdough. Our whole room smelled fantastic! This playdough would be excellent for christmas, you could also make it with soothing teas like chamomile to give it more of a therapeutic, calming scent. Boil water in kettle and add into separate bowl 2 cups flour 1/2 cup salt... 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons cream of tartar Mix dry ingredients and brew tea 2-4 mins (left overs you get to drink so make left overs!) Slowly pour in 2 cups of the brewed tea and stir your dough, watch the consistency of your dough so you don't add too much water. Place dough on countertop with flour and add flour as needed. Place some of your loose leaf tea on top of dough and knead in. You can grab this particular loose leaf tea here: Www.sipology.com/emmyandme

And sometimes a swing with the fall leaves is the most peaceful place to be.