Sarah Fisher talks Connective Parenting
93 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago -This is the podcast for parents wanting to feel empowered and discover the wonders of connective parenting. We'll be talking about everything from managing meltdowns to anxiety to keeping healthy and so much more. Why not come and join us?
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When your family don't get it
February 10, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 9.66 MBIn this episode I'm answering the question of what to do when family don't get it. It's a topic that I'm often asked and I'm sharing some ideas to help. If you'd like more support as always your welcome to join my free Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR
Getting through Lockdown with some sanity
February 03, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this weeks episode I'm sharing some ideas to help you stay sane during lockdown. If you'd like help and support you're welcome to join my free Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR You can find details of all the help and support that's available for parents, carers and professionals on my website https://sarahpfisher.com/
Connecting and Developing with Creative Play
January 27, 2021 01:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBIn this episode I’m talking to Rebecca Hope from Hope Hive in this episode. We have an insightful chat about play, and how we connect with our children through it. The Hope Hive website is https://www.ourhopehive.com/ Sarah Check out my website: https://sarahpfisher.com/ You’re also welcome to join my FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR
Where to start with Connective Parenting?
January 20, 2021 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this episode, I talk about how to get started with Connective Parenting. For more information on the approach have a look at my website https://sarahpfisher.com/resources/ You’re also welcome to join my FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR
What is NVR?
January 13, 2021 03:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBThe brand new Season of my podcast kicks off again with todays episode covering one of my most asked questions... What Is NVR? As mentioned in the show, here's the link to listen to the episode on de-escalation https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-de-escalate-meltdowns/id1500402123?i=1000493897038 For more information on the approach have a look at my website https://sarahpfisher.com/resources/ You’re also welcome to join my FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectivep...
Presence not Presents
December 09, 2020 07:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this final episode of the series I talk about Presence not Presents. As always if you'd like help and support my free Facebook group is open to you to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR
10 Tips for Christmas
December 02, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this episode I'm sharing 10 tips to help create a fun and calm Christmas. I'll be in my free Facebook group over the Christmas period if you'd like help and support https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR
Have You Heard Of The BUSS Model?
November 25, 2020 00:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this episode I'm talking to Sarah Lloyd and the brilliant Buss Team. They are sharing how this model helps children fill in any gaps in their development. It's fascinating and sounds like lots of fun, with good theory underpinning it. For more information on this fabulous approach to go https://www.bussmodel.org/
Reflections from the Connective Parenting Conference
November 18, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this episode I reflect on my take aways from the Connective Parenting Conference.
Staying Calm in the Storm
November 04, 2020 01:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBSome useful links for you: My FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR Find out more about The Connective Parenting Conference: https://sarahpfisher.com/the-connective-parenting-conference-2020/
Keeping Safe Online
October 28, 2020 00:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBStaying safe online is something we are all aware of, but sometimes it's hard to know how best to do it. Our children are often very technically able and can work things out faster than we can! This week I'm chatting to Dr Jacqui Taylor all about staying safe online. You can download the document she talks about at https://zoom.jacqui.online/ For support from me come and join my free support group https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR We have the Connective Parenti...
Getting Supportive Support
October 21, 2020 00:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBToday I'm talking about how to get the support you need when asking for help is a hard thing to do. Useful Links: Join my free group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR Find out more about how we can work together: https://sarahpfisher.com/services/
One Woman's Story Of Trauma
October 14, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBJanine Wirth is known as the trauma whisperer and is a licensed psychotherapist, clinical hypnotherapist and coach. In this episode we are talking about trauma, her own experiences and how she now helps woman to heal. Useful Links: https://www.janinewirth.com; This link is for Janine's free quiz to help you work out what blocks you may have: https://bit.ly/KnowYourBlocks; https://www.instagram.com/therapist_janinewirth Sarah x
How To De-Escalate Meltdowns
October 07, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBIn today's show I'm talking about the different escalations of meltdowns, and understanding them so we can start to de-escalate those meltdowns. Useful Links Join my Free Group - Connective Parenting Using NVR - https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR Find out more about working with me: https://sarahpfisher.com/services/ Sarah x
The Benefits of Essential Oils for Self-Care & Families
September 30, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBAparna Venkataraman is a Parent Coach, Meditation Teacher, Motivational Speaker & Essential Oil Educator. In this episode we chat all things oils, meditation and a whole lot in between. As always I learnt a lot and have been putting it into practice. If you're ready to de-stress and find new ways to calm and care for your system this is the episode for you! Useful Links: Email: [email protected] Website: www.beautyinparenting.com Instagram: @beautyinparenting Facebook: www....
A Parents Experience of School refusal
September 23, 2020 00:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBTherese Langford is a CONTROL Practitioner, which is a Remedial Hypnotherapist and mum of two including one teenager. In this episode she is talking to me about her experience of school refusal and the journey they have been on. Useful Links: http://www.facebook.com/calmmindhypnotherapy; [email protected]; Sarah x
How To Connect Your Children With Emotional Intelligence
September 16, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBIn this episode I'm talking to Deborah McPhilemy, an Emotional Intelligence Master Trainer who specialises in relationships. We are talking all about emotional intelligence and how we can help our children understand their emotions. It's a fascinating discussion and an area that I think it often overlooked. Useful Links www.teddysinc.com www.deborahmcphilemy.com
Creating connection in present moment
September 09, 2020 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.32 MBWelcome to this first episode of series 2. I'm so excited about the interviews we have lined up. In this first episode I'm talking about connection, quality over quantity and living in the present. You can find me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sarahfisherparentcoach
How connection changes everything
July 29, 2020 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.02 MBIn this episode I'm talking all about connection and how it changes everything. This is the last episode of the series as well. I'll be back in September and I can't wait. If you'd like support over the summer you can find me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sarahfisherparentcoach/
Exploring Happiness
July 22, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode I'm talking to Simon Benn, Children's Happiness Expert, all about happiness. It's a thought provoking episode. You can find Simon at www.simonbenn.co.uk You find me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sarahfisherparentcoach/ or my website is https://sarahpfisher.com/
3 Steps to reducing the parental overwhelm
July 15, 2020 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.31 MBIn this episode I'm talking about multitasking and share a way in which you can reduce some of the pressure and prioritise the behaviours you want to deal with. It's an easy exercise, that makes a lot of difference. You can find the training I mentioned here, along with other short classes from my Pick and Mix Series: https://sarahfisher.podia.com/pick-and-mix-classes If you'd like help and support you'll find me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/sarahfisherparentcoach/
Do you respond or react?
July 08, 2020 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.64 MBIn this episode I'm talking about responding versus reacting. It may not seem that important, but it's one of the best ways to de-escalate a situation quickly. If you'd like more information and ideas you can find me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sarahfisherparentcoach/ or Twitter at https://twitter.com/fishercoaching
My story of hope
July 01, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this weeks episode I'm sharing my story - the brief version, of how NVR has helped changed my family life for the better. Don't forget if you'd like help and support come and join me in the Connective Parenting Hub www.sarahpfisher.com/connectiveparentinghub
Feel like you're failing as a parent?
June 24, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.22 MBIn this weeks episode I'm talking about that feeling many parents have of failing. I share my take on it and why I'm also failing at times. If you'd like more help and support from me, why not come and join me in the Connective Parenting Hub? You can find the details at www.sarahpfisher.com/connectiveparentinghub
Gestures of love
June 16, 2020 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.82 MBIn this episode I'm talking about Relational gestures and how they can help to you build or build the relationship with your child. If you'd like more support and information you can join my free Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR/ You can find out more about the Connective Parenting Hub and the support available at https://sarahpfisher.com/connectiveparentinghub/
What is life story work?
June 09, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this episode I talk to Ingrid Ayling about life story work, her approach to it and how it helps children to understand their identity. She shares some useful tips for parents wanting to support their children as well. It was a very thought provoking discussion. You can find Ingrid on twitter https://twitter.com/IngridAyling If you'd like support from me come and join my free Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR/
The magic wand of patience
June 02, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.22 MBIn this episode I'm talking about patience and the magic effects it can have on us. If you'd like help and support come and join my free facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR/
One ex-foster carers story
May 26, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBIn this episode we hear from ex-foster carer Neil Griffiths about his journey to understanding the needs of children who have experienced trauma, and how he worked on himself to change his approach. Neil's story is a powerful one as he shares the ups and downs, and a hope for the future. If this episode has intrigued you and you'd like help and support come and join my free Facebook group for ideas to get you started. https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR/
Neil Podcast
May 19, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBIn this episode we hear from ex-foster carer Neil Griffiths about his journey to understanding the needs of children who have experienced trauma, and how he worked on himself to change his approach. Neil's story is a powerful one as he shares the ups and downs, and a hope for the future. If this episode has intrigued you and you'd like help and support come and join my free Facebook group for ideas to get you started. https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR/
What is FASD?
May 19, 2020 02:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this episode I'm talking to Aliy Brown about FASD, Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Aliy leads the FASD Hub Scotland project which is run by Adoption UK Scotland. It's a fascinating conversation in which Aliy shares lots of information and ideas to help parents. FASD Hub Scotland support all parents, not just adoptive parents. Here are the contact details if you'd like support and information: FASD Hub Scotland – Scottish support service for parents and carers of people affected by ...
Supporting our children's mental health
May 12, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBThis week I'm talking all about mental health with therapist Nicky Edwards. We discuss how we can support our children's mental health through the current situation and beyond. As always Nicky shared some great advice and ideas for all of us. You can find Nicky at https://www.facebook.com/AstepatatimeTherapies/ or https://www.astepatatime.org.uk/ For support from me come and find me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sarahfisherparentcoach/ or you can find information on my website...
To consequence or not to consequence
May 05, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.3 MBIn this episode I'm talking all about consequences and how to use them to bring about changes in behaviour. If you'd like more help and support come and join my free facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingnvr The training I mentioned in the episode is 'Let's talk, later' which you can access at https://sarahfisher.podia.com/lets-talk-later
Parenting terrific teenagers
April 28, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode I'm talking to the brilliant Cai Graham all about teenagers. We had a wonderful chat on all things parenting teenagers. You can find Cai on facebook here https://www.facebook.com/thecaigraham/ and here website is https://www.caigraham.com/ You can find me on facebook here https://www.facebook.com/sarahfisherparentcoach/
Top tips for home educating
April 21, 2020 08:00 - 38 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this episode I'm talking to the brilliant Sharon Grimshaw from The Homework Fairy Godmother. The episode was recorded as part of a workshop that we ran when the schools first closed before Easter. Sharon is specialises in working with children with additional needs and helping parents who home educate. She shares with us her ideas and thoughts to get us through in a calm way. You can find Sharon at https://thehomeworkfairygodmother.com/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theho...
Top tips for home educating
April 21, 2020 08:00 - 38 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this episode I'm talking to the brilliant Sharon Grimshaw from The Homework Fairy Godmother. The episode was recorded as part of a workshop that we ran when the schools first closed before Easter. Sharon is specialises in working with children with additional needs and helping parents who home educate. She shares with us her ideas and thoughts to get us through in a calm way. You can find Sharon at https://thehomeworkfairygodmother.com/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theho...
Finding balance in our lives
April 14, 2020 20:00 - 14 minutes - 9.82 MBIn this episode I talk about the importance of finding balance in our lives and share one way in which I workout what's in balance and what's not. If you'd like help and support from me have a look at the Connective Parenting Hub, my membership group, where you get access to me whenever you need it along with a huge library of training materials. You can find all the details at www.sarahpfisher.com/connectiveparentinghub
Discover a new way to regulate
April 07, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this episode I'm talking to Jill Wootton all about EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). It's a wonderful way to help you stay regulated in the moment, manage emotions and release any emotions you are holding on to. EFT, also known as tapping, has a wide range of uses and a technique I have found very helpful. For more information check out Jill's website https://www.within-sight.com/ and you can find her on facebook https://www.facebook.com/withinsighthypnotherapytraining/ For more su...
Supporting your anxious Teen
March 31, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode I'm chatting to Vivienne Hill all about how we can help our anxious teens and she shares some great tools to help us help them. We focus on helping those exams have now been cancelled for this summer and how to support them, but also discuss helping our teens with more general anxiety worries and how we can help them. You can find Vivienne on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/funkhead.co.uk/ and at her website https://www.funkhead.co.uk/ If you'd like more support fro...
The Power of Communication
March 24, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this episode I talk to Jaclyn Morton about the power of communication and the importance of being conscious about how we communicate with our children. You can find Jaclyn on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lifethroughlittleeyes or on her website www.lifethroughlittleeyes.com If you'd like to be part of a supportive group of parents, parenting with connection then do come and join my free facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingnvr
Banishing those bedtime struggles
March 17, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this episode I'm talking to the wonderful Lauren Peacock from Little Sleep Stars and we are talking all about sleep and bedtime struggles. Lauren's knowledge is wide ranging and deep and she works with all types of needs. If you want to find out how to have a calm bedtime this is definitely the episode for you. You can find Lauren at https://www.littlesleepstars.com/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/littlesleepstars/ For information about Sarah and the support she offers pa...
7 Tips for helping your angry child
March 10, 2020 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.09 MBIn this episode I talk about anger and share 7 tips for helping your child. If you'd like further support come and join me in my free Facebook group for additional ideas and support from other parents. You can find us at www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingnvr
Top 3 Tips for Managing Meltdowns
March 03, 2020 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this episode I share my top 3 tips for managing meltdowns. If you'd like more help and support with managing meltdowns come and join my free facebook group, where I share tips and ideas. It's a wonderful, supportive and non-judgemental community of parents. You can find us at www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingnvr
Introduction to the Podcast
February 25, 2020 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.35 MBA brief introduction to the podcast and an overview of what we'll be discussing.