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... 
by Sarah Fisher | Mar 6, 2020 | calm, change, Hope, Mindset, Parents, professionals
How do you handle a day that starts off badly? Our mindset can have a huge impact on how our day goes. One recent morning started as usual, but my son was just grumpy. I had to remind him about a piece of homework he still needed to do and then he didn’t like my... 
by Sarah Fisher | Feb 7, 2020 | calm, change, getting support, Parents, professionals, quality time, self care, strategies
I’ve made a commitment to myself to be consistent this year in all areas of my life. For example, consistently look after myself. As a parent, we can often ‘forget’ to look after ourselves. We spend all our time focusing on our family, friends, work colleagues and... 
by Sarah Fisher | Jan 31, 2020 | calm, de-escalation, getting support, Parents, professionals, reconciliation, strategies, triggers
When your child starts escalating, try and stay calm. I know it’s not always easy, I certainly don’t always manage it, but it is very effective at reducing meltdowns. Learning how to de-escalate situations calmly and quickly can be one of the hardest... 
