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Finding Your Groove

Life can often feel like an intricate dance, with the need to maintain balance. The Phoenix Cups framework offers us a insightful approach to understanding our needs and being able to maintain that al...

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25 Mar 2026

Why Some Children Need to Push, Pull and Crash

Heavy Work, Full Cups At Phoenix Support, we often say thatbehaviouris the bestattempta person can makeinthe moment to get their needs met, given the skills, experiences, andcapacitiesthey have at the...

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28 Jan 2026

Music and Wellbeing for Early Childhood Educators: A Phoenix Cups Approach

Finding your Groove Phoenix Support For Educatorsare delighted to announce a partnership with Boogie Mites! We know that music is a powerful tool for young children’s learning and development, not onl...

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6 Nov 2025

Taking Play Seriously: How Joy and Fun Support Children's Learning and Wellbeing

Taking the fun cup seriously A Day of Fun Cup filling (and why we need to plan for it!) Here’s the thing about children and young people: they are born scientists, comedians, and explorers wrapped int...

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5 Nov 2025

It is OK to be Angry – Why Anger doesn’t belong in the ‘Red Zone’

Anger is often misunderstood, particularly anger in children. Many adults perceive anger as a negative emotion that must be suppressed or avoided. However, modern research in psychology and neuroscien...

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8 Jun 2025

The Neurological Impact of Trauma

Trauma can have profound and lasting effects on children’s neurological, emotional, and social development. For educators, understanding these impacts is vital for creating environments where children...

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27 Nov 2024

Re-thinking “School Readiness” and how to actually support children to be ready for school

What makes a child ready for school? There is no singular answer to that question. Some individuals believe it may be self-help skills such as toileting, opening their own food or tying their shoes. F...

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31 Oct 2024

Child lashing out for no reason? Spoiler alert: There is ALWAYS a reason.

Hands up who has heard the following phrases (or felt them yourselves – we won’t tell) about children’s behaviour: He does it for no reason. She is just trying to get at us. The behaviour is completel...

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30 Sep 2024

The Power of Physical Activity in Supporting Healing through Trauma

Trauma can deeply impact children, affecting how they think, feel, and interact with others. Research suggests that about 5% of children will experience trauma before they turn 18. Symptoms can range ...

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23 Sep 2024