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In This Reset We’re Exploring… 💛 why emotions can feel so overwhelming sometimes 💛 how to start noticing your nervous system patterns 💛 the different Energy Zones and what they might be telling you 💛 gentle ways to build awareness without shame 💛 plus your free Energy Zones Starter Kit 🌈

🌱 The Way We Were Raised (and the Dragons We Met Along the Way) Before we talk about connection… we need to talk about control. Because for many of us, growing up didn’t feel like calm conversations and emotional understanding. It felt more like learning to stay small. Stay quiet. Stay “good”. Sometimes it was spoken out loud: “Because I said so.” “Stop crying or I’ll give you something to cry about.” “Don’t answer back.” And sometimes… it wasn’t said at all. You just felt i

Let’s talk about the kind of parenting no one prepares you for. The kind where you love your children more than anything in the world…but still find yourself overwhelmed, triggered, or completely drained. Where a small moment suddenly feels huge. Where you hear your own reaction and think: “Why did I just do that?” And underneath it all, there’s often a quiet promise: “I don’t want to pass this on.” If you’re parenting with trauma, ADHD, anxiety…or a nervous system that’s

By Jodi Heyes – Founder of Worley’s World CIC & Rainbow Rebels Let’s talk about anger. Not the “naughty behaviour” version many of us were raised to believe in, but the real thing. The slammed doors. The shouting over something small. The meltdown that seems to come out of nowhere. For parents it can feel confusing, exhausting and sometimes even a little scary. You might find yourself thinking: Why does my child react like this? Why can’t they just calm down? Why does it seem

Hey lovely grown-ups... Let’s talk about anger. Not the scary, shame-filled version we’re often taught to fear, but the real, human kind. The kind that shows up as slammed doors. Or stomping feet. Or shouting over “nothing”. Or sulking in a huff on the sofa refusing to speak. The kind that leaves parents feeling frustrated, guilty and wondering, “Why does this keep happening?” or “Why am I getting so angry too?” Especially if you’ve got a spicy brain. Especially if your nervo

What’s Actually Happening During a Meltdown (And Why It’s Not Bad Behaviour) When a child is in meltdown, their brain isn’t choosing chaos. Here’s what’s happening underneath: Their emotional brain hits overload. Their thinking brain goes offline. Their body floods with stress energy. Words, logic, and listening disappear. In that moment, your child isn’t being naughty. Their brain is shouting, “I’m overwhelmed!” This is why: Reasoning doesn’t work. Consequences don’t land. A

Hey lovely grown-ups. If you’ve found your way here because you’re googling “how to stop reacting as a parent,” or you’ve had one of those days where you felt overwhelmed, stretched, guilty, or like you’ve snapped before you even realised — breathe for a moment. You’re not failing. Your brain is tired. And the good news is… there are ways to make this easier. This guide will help you move from A (overwhelm, reacting, chaos) toward B (calm, connection, responding) in a way t

A truly unique Christmas celebration took place this week at Benfield Football Club, hosted by Unite Club in partnership with NAPI (North East Action for Parents and Inclusion). Unlike typical festive parties, this event was created specifically with SEN families in mind, ensuring accessibility, emotional safety and thoughtful planning were at the centre of every decision. NAPI is known across the region for its commitment to recognising the diverse needs of children and thei

If you’ve been part of the Worley’s World community for a while, you’ll know that nothing here was created by accident. Every monster, every story, every tool and every workshop comes from a mixture of lived experience, therapeutic training and a whole lot of stubborn hope 💛 Worley’s World didn’t start as a business. It started as a lifeline. It started in the classroom. It grew during my own journey through PND, anxiety and PTSD. And it transformed when I started to underst

Hey grown-ups 💛 Not every monster loves fireworks. In fact, for some of us (big and small), Bonfire Night can feel like a sensory rollercoaster — beautiful, but a bit too much. The bangs, flashes, and smoky smells can send our nervous systems into full-on “uh oh” mode. If you’ve got a little one who hides behind the sofa, covers their ears, or asks when it’ll all be over — you’re not alone. I wrote this little rhyme about Larry the Scared Monster, who lives in a cosy shipwre

Who told Aldi they could change the honey bottle?! I swear it tastes different now — even though it’s technically the same. It sounds silly, but that tiny change threw me. My brain was like: “Wait… no. That’s not the right bottle.” And I realised — it wasn’t just about honey. It was about how much we crave familiarity in a world that keeps rearranging things. For many of us (especially those with ADHD, trauma histories, or tender nervous systems), routine isn’t boring — it’s

Rainbow Me and my littles I’ve been thinking a lot lately about who I’m really talking to through Worley’s World… and I realised...

The countdown to September has begun…(Mid August if your in Scotland!) It’s a mix of excitement, nerves, and “do we really have to go...

What Happens When Grown-Ups and Kids Connect At The HUB in Consett this week, something magic happened. It wasn’t just about glitter or...

When George has a meltdown, it’s easy to assume he’s just “being naughty.” But what if George’s outbursts, the flailing limbs, the...

There’s a question I’m asked more than any other through Worley’s World: "Can you help with anger?" Whether it’s explosive tantrums,...

Parenting often feels like walking a tightrope. One moment you’re trying to give your child space to explore, express, and grow and the...

From a girl who never felt like she fit in, to a mum building a world where every child does. Some thoughts stick with you long after the...

Helping Children (and Grown-Ups) Understand Emotional Energy with Worley’s World + Zones of Regulation Ever felt like your child is...

How finding your inner power (and a few rainbow monsters) can help you rise from the hardest moments Jodi - just being Jodi. Enjoying...