by sarah | Apr 24, 2020 | calm, de-escalation, non-violent resistance, parental presence, technology
I’m going to share some tips and strategies to help reduce the meltdowns in your house when it’s time for your child to come off whatever technology they are on. When children (or adults) are using technology, whether that’s gaming or watching YouTube, it... 
by Sarah Fisher | Apr 17, 2020 | calm, connection, de-escalation, gestures, getting support, Parents, professionals, strategies
The short answer is no, it won’t but it will definitely help. Often when I’m working with parents they really want to talk about de-escalation and learn how to do it, thinking that it will solve all of their problems. Obviously, learning how to calm a... 
by Sarah Fisher | Apr 10, 2020 | calm, comfort zone, fear, getting support, Hope, organised, Parents, Planning, professionals, strategies, technology
Right now many of us have a lot going on. Increasingly when I’m talking to parents they’re saying “I feel busier than I did before, there’s so much more to do!” We are all potentially trying to home educate, work from home and still manage the household stuff. Maybe... 
by Sarah Fisher | Mar 27, 2020 | calm, change, connection, fear, getting support, Holidaytips, parental presence, Parents, Planning, professionals, quality time, self care, strategies
How are you finding everything? I imagine some parents are happy that the stress of school is over for a bit, even if you are trying to home school. Others are probably starting to tear their hair out. We’ve had ups and downs! I’m trying to lower my... 
by Sarah Fisher | Mar 20, 2020 | calm, change, connection, fear, getting support, Hope, Parents, Planning, professionals, strategies
I’m focusing on helping us get through this mad crazy world we are currently living in. I know there’s a lot of uncertainty about what is going to happen, when it’s going to happen and I know it’s really worrying. It’s going to be ok, we’re going to have a plan and... 
by Sarah Fisher | Mar 13, 2020 | calm, change, de-escalation, organised, Parents, Planning, professionals, strategies
Managing transitions comes up a lot when I’m talking to parents. It can be a key part of de-escalation. Often we are trying to manage an escalatory situation which could be classed as a transition. Transitions cover a broad range. Everything from asking your child... 
