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 | 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),... 
by Sarah Fisher | Mar 17, 2021 | connection, getting support, Letting go, Parents
What do we do when friends and family don’t get it? We’ve probably all been there at times when we have friends or family members who just don’t get the way we’re parenting. They don’t understand our children’s needs or why our children are behaving the way they are.... 
by Sarah Fisher | Jun 20, 2020 | de-escalation, getting support, non-violent resistance, Parents, professionals, strategies
When we de-escalate situations and don’t use imposed consequences on our children, it can feel like we are ‘letting them get away with it’ and this is a conversation I’ve been having a lot this week. I can understand why that is. If... 
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...
