by Sarah Fisher | Mar 15, 2022 | consequences, non-violent resistance, strategies
When I became a parent I used the ‘traditional’ methods of parenting of imposed consequences. Some of the imposed consequences I used were, time out, shouting, bribes, and anything else I could think of at the time. The problem is that whilst these...
by Sarah Fisher | Mar 15, 2022 | blame, getting support, non-violent resistance, strategies
The blame game: I don’t know about you but I know that I’ve been blamed in the past for my son’s behaviour. The blame wasn’t always obvious, just sideways looks or slowly disappearing from our lives (to be fair, the disappearing hasn’t...
by Sarah Fisher | Mar 7, 2022 | connection, gestures, non-violent resistance, Parents, professionals, quality time, strategies
Use little gestures to show your children you love them. They are a great way of connecting and are easier to accept sometimes than words. Often referred to as Reconciliation Gestures these are one of the key aspects of NVR. Increasingly I’ve been using the term...
by Sarah Fisher | Feb 28, 2022 | listening, positive words, strategies
Words are powerful and convey many messages. As humans we use words to express how we feel and sometimes our choice of language can be hurtful to others. Other times it might not express the true problem but is the only way we know how to express our feelings. How...
by Sarah Fisher | Feb 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
We’re delighted to share this article with you from the lovely Nicky Edwards. Information on how to find more from Nicky is at the foot of this article. Changes to the EYFS (PSED) In the new EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stages Statutory Framework),...