Hey Reader!
Have you ever found yourself on opposite sides of the same goal?
A teacher wants more focus, a parent wants less pressure, a therapist wants measurable progress—and everyone is working hard, yet somehow, it feels like you’re not quite on the same side.
The truth is: we all want the same thing.
For the child to thrive.
When we start seeing each other as teammates instead of separate roles, everything shifts.
- The parent brings comfort and deep knowing.
- The teacher brings structure and insight from the classroom.
- The therapist brings tools to support growth and regulation.
Together, those pieces create a full picture of support.
But teamwork doesn’t mean perfect coordination—it means shared intention.
- It’s pausing before problem-solving to ask, “What does this child need right now?”
- It’s celebrating small wins, even when they don’t fit the plan.
- It’s staying curious when tension rises, trusting that connection builds more progress than correction ever could.
Because when we drop sides, we make room for trust, we make space for connection, and we show up as a full team—each playing our part—our children feel that unity.
✭ Let’s trade the “prison warden’s keys” for open hands. (Read more about this story here)
✭ Let’s play on the same side of the field.
✭ Let’s be a full team—one that leads with patience, empathy, and shared purpose.
💬 Book a Parent Consultation to explore collaborative, cross-cultural support for your family.
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Warmly,
Aya Porté
Occupational Therapist & Founder, Koi Wellness
