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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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...
Embrace Your Inner Zen: A Journey into Self-Care and Mental Health First Aid
Embrace your inner zen: A journey into self-care and mental health first aid In today's fast-paced world, where we are always super busy and stress levels run high, taking care of our mental wellbeing often takes a back seat. However, self-care is not just a trendy...
Schools are a big part of the jigsaw puzzle
Kelly is a Connective Family Parent Coach and Trainer I have been using non-violent resistance (NVR) in my work for quite some time and I love how the approach can be moulded to fit any setting, school included. Having worked more recently in a mainstream...
Are you worried about Christmas?
Are you worried about Christmas? Is it a difficult time of year? I know this time of year is hard for many parents. Everything changes and goes a little mad which can be hard to manage. Our children can get overexcited and or very anxious which causes its own...
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...
How do I stay calm when my child is having a meltdown?
How do you stop yourself getting drawn in? It’s a great question and one I thought I’d answer here as I know it something that a lot of parents, including me, struggle with.
If you’re hoping I’m going to say ‘here’s one guaranteed way to stop it’ I’m afraid I’m going to disappoint you...
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.
Reflective Conversations
A reflective conversation is a conversation we’re having with our child to reflect with them on a situation that has happened, whether that be an escalation or something you can see they’re struggling with.
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...
You can turn a bad day around
How do you handle a day that starts off badly? Our mindset can have a have a huge impact on how our day goes.