The Connective Family Blog

Here’s where we talk all things Connective Parenting NVR with news and views from our very own Sarah Fisher, members of the Connective Family team and our associate team of experts. Remember, there’s no ‘one size fits all’ with the Connective Parenting approach, so you’ll find a whole host of useful topics here for all families. And plenty for professional practitioners.

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Have a browse below and, don’t forget, you can listen to the Sarah Fisher Podcast here, too.

Setting boundaries: Learn to say no and set healthy boundaries

Setting boundaries: Learn to say no and set healthy boundaries Do you say yes to everything? Can you write this report by tomorrow? Yes. Can you look after my kids on Saturday? Yes. Can you find me that really rare coconut milk from one of the many small supermarkets...

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Presents or presence?

Presents or presence?

How can you create a calmer Christmas in your home? Does the answer lie in presents or presence? What I'm talking about here is Connective Parenting presence, rather than the things we’re all worried about buying in time for Christmas! I talk about presence an...

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Looking after you
Hitting Rock Bottom
Hitting rock bottom

Hitting rock bottom

Hitting rock bottom is horrible.
I know, because I’ve been there. I’ve spent time sitting on my bed crying my eyes out, not knowing what to do next or fearful of the future.

Sometimes these were ‘little’ blips and I managed to pick myself up quickly and carry on, but other times those feelings lasted awhile.

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Day-to-day challenges
Sibling rivalry
Sibling Rivalry

Sibling Rivalry

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.   Now obviously there's...

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