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 | 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 | May 8, 2020 | Parents, professionals, strategies, understanding ourselves, working together
Being a single parent, whilst not easy, is I’m sure easier than sharing parental responsibility at times. I don’t have a partner with different opinions, different triggers and different beliefs about how we should parent. And, I don’t... 
by Sarah Fisher | Apr 3, 2020 | change, connection, fear, Parents, professionals, strategies, working together
I know lots of you are finding out about the joys of working from home when you have kids. I have been working predominantly from home for a few years now. Term times are ok, I’ve got a good routine going and it’s fine. Holidays and let’s be honest that can apply to... 
by Sarah Fisher | Feb 28, 2020 | change, comfort zone, fear, getting support, Hope, Parents, professionals, strategies, working together
Having people around you to help and support you is really important. The saying ‘it takes a village to raise a child’ is very true. Don’t stay silent when you’re struggling. Ask for help. It’s not a weakness to need help and support.... 
by Sarah Fisher | Jan 24, 2020 | connection, listening, parental presence, Parents, professionals, quality time, strategies, working together
It sounds a bit odd doesn’t it? – parental presence. Surely as parents we are present. We are often around our children and in their lives, so that’s being present isn’t it? In NVR it is a lot more than that. Being present, as in their lives, is very...
