Tonight my daughter started gymnastics… and honestly, she loved it. Not just the bouncing and rolling, but that quiet confidence boost you see when they realise I can do this. It got me thinking how often we sign our kids up to things not knowing how it’ll land — sometimes it’s magic, sometimes it’s a hard no after week one 😅 Have you sent your kids to clubs or activities? Gymnastics, swimming, martial arts, drama, scouts… anything like that? Was it worth it? Did they stick with it, or did it turn into an expensive experiment? I love hearing what’s worked (and what definitely hasn’t) for other families 💚

Thanks to everyone who jumped into the poll — even noticing your reaction is half the magic. So far, snapping/irritation and push through/ignore are leading the way, I will continue to monitor the poll over the coming week. These results are a familiar story.. Some of us go a bit spiky under stress — short fuse, sharp tone, everything feels loud. Not because we’re “angry people”, but because that response once helped us get space, be heard, or feel safe. Others go full autopilot — head down, keep going, feelings later (or never 😅). Often that started as being “the capable one” or learning early that stopping wasn’t an option. And here’s the important bit 👉 none of these are flaws. They’re habits your nervous system picked up a long time ago. This week isn’t about changing who you are or digging up everything at once. It’s more like getting curious: 🧐 Ohhh, so THIS is what I do when stress hits… interesting. If you picked unsure, that counts too. Awareness usually sneaks up after the reaction, not before. Next up, we’ll look at what actually helps each of these patterns in real life — small shifts, no pressure, nothing “woo”. For now, I’m curious 👇 When you notice your stress response, what’s the first thing you feel in your body? You’re doing better than you think 💛

A huge hello to @Work With Lizzy , @Jackson Wang , and @Paul Longley — really glad you’re here. Grounded Roots Parenting is a space for real growth, creativity, and honest conversations. No masks, no pressure to perform, no “fixing” required. Just people showing up as they are and taking what they need. Jump in, share, explore, or just hang back and soak it in — all of it belongs here. Excited to have you with us 🌱