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Winter invites us to slow down, notice, and connect. From finding fractal patterns in the ice to frosty foraging walks, these seasonal moments are rich in sensory regulation, curiosity, and co-regulation.

When shared with a safe, emotionally available adult, these experiences become more than just play, they become opportunities for attunement, wonder, and belonging.

Fractal Finds ❄️
Activate that seeking system, searching for fantastical fractcal patterns in snowflakes.

Festive Forage Walk 🎄
Noticing foragable treasures like twigs, pinecones and holly leaves, with the added bonus of making natural decorations to bring the outside into the warm!

Snowy Stories ⛄️
Creating creatures in the snow and letting the imagination run wild sharing stories, lets those feel good neurochemicals thrive.

Whether it’s crunching through frost, spotting holly, or pausing to notice the morning light on bare branches, connection with nature helps calm the nervous system and restore balance.

This festive period, as we approach times of potential overwhelm and uncertainty, consider how we may be able to give gifts, not measured by money, but compassion.

The Gift of Connection, Safety, Playfulness and Empathy are just a few freebies that can help make a child or young person feel seen, listened to and supported whilst navigating Christmas.

As we plan our festive meals, let’s also consider how we can plan a menu to nourish our mental health too.

Creating a well-being menu, either for yourself or with your childre, can help prepare and reflect on potential moments of joy, stress, or overwhelm during the festive season. Whether you have 2 minutes, 30 minutes, or more - having go-to activities to regulate can help instil a sense of safety and support.

What will be on your Well-Being Menu? Use the included template to create your own and prioritise self-care this season.

🎄 Bwydlen Nadoligaidd 🎄
Wrth i ni gynllunio ein prydau Nadoligaidd, gadewch i ni hefyd ystyried sut y gallwn gynllunio bwydlen i feithrin ein hiechyd meddwl hefyd.

Gall creu bwydlen llesiant, naill ai i chi'ch hun neu gyda'ch plentyn, helpu i baratoi a myfyrio ar eiliadau posibl o lawenydd, straen, neu orlethu yn ystod tymor yr ŵyl. Os oes gennych 2 funud, 30 munud, neu fwy - gall cael gweithgareddau i'w rheoleiddio helpu i feithrin ymdeimlad o ddiogelwch a chefnogaeth.

Beth fydd ar eich Bwydlen Llesiant? Defnyddiwch y templed sydd wedi'i gynnwys i greu eich gofal eich hun a blaenoriaethu hunanofal y tymor hwn.

Here's a few gentle ways for children and young people to express their hopes, name their emotions, and share what helps them feel safe and supported. These tools turn invisible feelings into something tangible, helping them prepare for the weeks ahead with a greater sense of understanding and connection.

With the presence of emotionally available adults, transitions don’t have to feel like endings, they can become bridges, helping young people move into the next chapter feeling seen, heard and held. 💛

Follow along for more ideas, and feel free to share any others you use in your setting.

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