MAGGIE POUPLIS
Bonding Nest |Books | Talks & Collaborations | Current work & thinking
I am the founder of Bonding Nest.
My work is grounded in child psychology, neuroscience, and nervous system literacy, with a clear focus on one essential shift:
understanding behaviour not as something to control, but as something to listen to.
Before stepping fully into my role as a parenting expert and author, I spent over two decades working as a creative director in international environments.
That experience shaped my understanding of communication, group dynamics, emotional intelligence, and human behaviour under pressure.
Today, I bring these worlds together to support parents, educators, and organizations who sense that “something isn’t working anymore,” even when they are doing everything right.
Neuroscience confirms what I see daily in my work:
connection doesn’t begin with techniques.
It begins with regulation.
And regulation always begins with the adult.
I don’t offer quick fixes or universal manuals.
I work with people willing to slow down, observe carefully, and take responsibility for the relational environments they create around children.
Bonding Nest was created in response to that need.
Not as a list of services, but as a framework — a way of thinking, working, and relating.
Within Bonding Nest, my role is to hold the scientific foundation, ethical direction, and long-term vision of our work.
Everything we create — workshops, groups, talks, books, and tools — emerges from the same core:
connection before correction, understanding before intervention.
I work internationally with people and institutions who value depth, clarity, and responsibility.
I’m not interested in noise or performative parenting.
I’m interested in work that is honest, grounded, and sustainable — for adults and for the children they raise.
Bonding Nest reflects how I think, how I work, and what I stand for.
Blog & Articles By Maggie
10 Effective Ways To Connect With Your Children
Human beings are born hard-wired for connection. Increasingly, research has shown that social...
Dispelling the myth of conscious parenting.
As more and more parents embark on the journey of redefining their approach to raising children, a...
Raising those wild, game-changing tiny humans to be mighty
In the grand tapestry of parenting, there are moments that shimmer with profound lessons....
Navigating Pre-School Stress with Empathy.
Ahoy, fellow parents and caregivers! 🚀 The time before our little ones head off to their...
Embracing empathy & Realistic Expectations for ages 0 to 5
Hey there, fellow parents, caregivers, and all-around champions of little humans! It's...
Empowering the Future: Guiding Our Little Ones on Their Journey
In the whirlwind of parenting, where sleepless nights, first steps, and endless questions...
Unveiling Brain Science through Connected Parenting.
Parenting is an intricate journey that requires understanding, compassion, and adaptability. In...
Respecting Individuality or the “Pick your battles” method
Parenting is a beautiful journey filled with love, joy, and countless challenges. As parents, we...
Why the World Needs to Pay More Attention and Respect to Children
As a society, we need to recognize that children are the most important part of our future. They...









