childosophy /child-oss-o-fee/ noun
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Means 'child's wisdom'.
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A philosophy of wellbeing for children and our inner-child.
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A complete holistic healing system developed by Dr. Maxine Thérèse.
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A knowing that when we understand children, we understand life.
Hello
I’m Dr Maxine Thérèse. Childosophy is the meeting place of ancient knowing and contemporary science - a space where we honour the whole child and listen deeply to what their inner world is communicating.
My own journey began with a simple, heartfelt curiosity about the soul when I was a child. Those questions led me into years of doctoral research, exploring how a child’s emotional, mental and physical needs form the true architecture of their wellbeing.
Through the insights of epigenetics and nervous system science, Childosophy helps us understand how a child’s earliest experiences shape the way they feel, learn, relate and flourish. I created the Foundational Needs Model, which offers a compassionate, evidence-informed framework that supports children to thrive from within.
Childosophy invites us to see childhood anew - guided by intuitive wisdom, grounded in research, and always centred on the innate brilliance of every child.
Children's Wellbeing Checklist
The Childosophy Wellbeing Checklist helps you see where your child’s foundational needs may be out of balance.
Every behaviour offers insight into their inner world, and unmet needs can show as emotional or physical signs.
By understanding your child’s needs, and caring for your own, you foster balance, resilience, and a deeper parent–child connection, creating a space where you both can thrive.