by Sarah Fisher | Jun 19, 2022 | de-escalation, getting support, strategies, triggers
“How do I stop myself from getting drawn in when my child is having a meltdown?” This week in a Connective Parenting® NVR session, a parent asked me this question. It’s a great question and one I thought I’d answer here as I know it something that a lot... 
by Sarah Fisher | May 6, 2022 | de-escalation, getting support, non-violent resistance, Sibling rivalry, strategies, working together
Sibling rivalry Sibling rivalry is a big issue and it’s one that comes up a lot when I’m working with families. If you’re struggling, you’re certainly not alone. I’m aware that there are not a lot of resources around for to help either.... 
by Sarah Fisher | Nov 5, 2021 | calm, change, consequences, de-escalation, listening, parental presence, Parents, positive words, triggers, understanding ourselves
Do You Respond or React? I want to talk about how we can de-escalate situations quickly and how we can really change our responses in a very quick and easy way. This is one of the things that I don’t always get right – but it’s something that can make a big difference... 
by Sarah Fisher | Oct 13, 2021 | connection, de-escalation, parental presence, Parents
The power of the pause has so many potential benefits in our lives for us as parents, when we are with our children but also across our life in general. It can be so powerful in helping us to stop and think, and really changing the responses we have to people, the... 
by Sarah Fisher | Sep 25, 2021 | de-escalation, non-violent resistance, Parents, professionals, strategies, working together
My thoughts on Announcements… I was recently inspired by a conversation that happened in my free Facebook group – connective Parenting using NVR (come and join us if you aren’t already in there!). Announcements. This is an aspect of NVR which CAN be very good when... 
by Sarah Fisher | Jul 9, 2021 | connection, de-escalation, parental presence, Parents, self care, strategies
Where do you start? I hear this a lot from parents and I get it. When you’re struggling and feeling disconnected from your child or just don’t know what to do, where you start with making change can feel like a big thing. It can feel like the shifts are just too huge...
