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Sarah Fisher talks Connective Parenting

by Sarah Fisher · English · Kids & Family

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?

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 13 min
Latest: 2 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

2 Oct 2026 · 13 min

When they don't listen!

In this episode I'm talking about those annoying moments when your child doesn't listen and you wonder if talking to a brick wall would be more helpful! If you want to join our free webinar where I'm going deeper into this topic do to: https://learning.connectivefamily.com/products/261760-Webinar-What-Do-We-Do-When-They-Dont If you miss it live, you can get the recording on that link to. As always there's lots of information on our website, including free resources and our courses: http...

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S9 · E2 · 24 Sep 2026 · 14 min
Reducing overwhelm with baskets
I've had lots of conversations recently with parents who are feeling totally overwhelmed and I get it. Life can feel very busy sometimes, and if our children our struggling we might not know where to start. In this episode I'm sharing an idea that can help - it's one I use all the time and hear from other parents how much it's helping them. As always, if you'd like more support or information pop over to our website where you'll find loads of free resources, as well as information on th...
S9 · E1 · 16 Sep 2026 · 13 min
I'm back - a little update
In the first episode back after the summer break, I'm sharing some thoughts and ideas and some of the life changes happening at home. If you'd got questions you'd like me to answer on the podcast pop over to our website and send me a message.
S8 · E27 · 8 Jul 2026 · 1 hr
Struggling with bedtimes and sleep?
This is episode is the recording of our recent free webinar on bedtimes and sleep! It was very popular so I thought I'd share it here. As always any questions or thoughts after you've listened please do get in contact. I mention the Connective Parenting Hub and you can find out more about it here: https://connectivefamily.com/connective-parenting-hub/ Here's a link to our free facebook group for support and ideas: https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR You'll find a...
S8 · E26 · 1 Jul 2026 · 16 min
When your child is triggered by others behaviours in the classroom
Kat Green, Connective Family Coach and Trainer, is taking over the podcast this week as Sarah is off on holiday. Kat's sharing ways we can help our children when they are triggered in the classroom by others behaviours. As usual here are some links that might be helpful: Here's a link to our free facebook group for support and ideas: https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR You'll find all the upcoming webinars, courses and other events here - https://connectivefami...
S8 · E25 · 18 Jun 2026 · 11 min
Why can't I do it all the time?
In this episode I'm sharing my thoughts on why our capacity changes and that's OK. I mention the Connective Parenting Hub and you can find out more about it here: https://connectivefamily.com/connective-parenting-hub/ Here's a link to our free facebook group for support and ideas: https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR You'll find all the upcoming webinars, courses and other events here - https://connectivefamily.com/events/
S8 · E24 · 12 Jun 2026 · 14 min
After School Meltdowns!
In this episode I'm sharing ways we can reduce after school meltdowns - a question from a parent in our facebook group. Here's the links I share in the episode: School Sensory Solutions with Ali Neal https://schoolsensorysolutions.co.uk/ Our Free webinar on Meltdowns (and others) is here https://learning.connectivefamily.com/ Here's a link to our free facebook group for support and ideas: https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR You'll find all the upcoming webinars...
S8 · E23 · 4 Jun 2026 · 13 min
When siblings have differing needs
In this episode I'm sharing thoughts on parenting siblings with differing needs - a question that came from a parent in our facebook group. You can register to watch the free webinar here - https://learning.connectivefamily.com/products/256027-Webinar-Siblings-with-Different-Needs You can find recordings of previous free webinars here - https://learning.connectivefamily.com/
S8 · E22 · 20 May 2026 · 12 min
Supporting CPV
In this episode I'm sharing some thoughts on a recent CPV conference I went to, and the need to ensure parents get early support. Here's the link for the sleep webinar: https://learning.connectivefamily.com/products/255738-Webinar-Sleep Here's a link to our free facebook group for support and ideas: https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR You can find more free resources and events on our website here: https://connectivefamily.com
S8 · E21 · 14 May 2026 · 12 min
Wondering how to get more connected?
Wondering how to get more connection? I'm sharing my ideas in this episode. Here's a link to our free facebook group for support and ideas: https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR You can find more free resources on our website here: https://connectivefamily.com/free-resources/ You'll find all the upcoming webinars, courses and other events here - https://connectivefamily.com/events/
S8 · E21 · 6 May 2026 · 1 hr
Reconnecting in Burnout webinar
This episode is the recording of our popular webinar 'reconnecting in burnout'. In it I shared tips for reconnecting with yourself and your child when you’re in burnout. Here's a link to our free facebook group for support and ideas: https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR You can find more free resources on our website here: https://connectivefamily.com/free-resources/ You'll find all the upcoming webinars, courses and other events here - https://connectivefamily.com/even...
S8 · E20 · 29 Apr 2026 · 34 min
What is Breathwork with Judith Rayner
This week I'm talking to Judith Rayner - Breathwork Practitioner, all about breathing and how it can help us reduce stress and many other things. Here's a link to Judith's website https://www.spacetobreathecoaching.com/ Here's the link to information about our upcoming conference: https://connectivefamily.com/connective-parenting-conference/ Here's a link to our free facebook group for support and ideas: https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR You can find more free r...
S8 · E19 · 22 Apr 2026 · 14 min
What does your sunflower look like?!
For those of you wondering what I'm talking about, this weeks episode I'm introducing our sunflower analogy for understanding your nervous system. Here's the link to information about our upcoming conference: https://connectivefamily.com/connective-parenting-conference/ Here's a link to our free facebook group for support and ideas: https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR You can find more free resources on our website here: https://connectivefamily.com/free-resources/ You...
S8 · E18 · 15 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
Managing Siblings and Meltdowns
This episode is a recording our our March free webinar on this very topic - Meltdowns and Siblings. The webinar was an hour long, meaning this episode is longer than usually but it's packed with tips and ideas to help you. Here's the link to information about our upcoming conference: https://connectivefamily.com/connective-parenting-conference/ Here's a link to our free facebook group for support and ideas: https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR You can find more...
S8 · E17 · 1 Apr 2026 · 13 min
Whats going on with your teen?
In this episode I'm talking about teens and what might be causing some of the behaviours. Here's the link to information about our upcoming conference: https://connectivefamily.com/connective-parenting-conference/ Here's a link to our free facebook group for support and ideas: https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR You can find more free resources on our website here: https://connectivefamily.com/free-resources/ You'll find all the upcoming webinars, courses and other eve...
S8 · E16 · 25 Mar 2026 · 12 min
Meltdowns and Siblings - part 2!
This episode follows on from last week, and I'm sharing ways to regulate and reduce the meltdowns. If you'd like to register for the free webinar on this very topic you can get it here - https://learning.connectivefamily.com/products/251313-Webinar-Meltdowns-and-Siblings Here's the link to information about our upcoming conference: https://connectivefamily.com/connective-parenting-conference/ Here's a link to our free facebook group for support and ideas: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conne...
S8 · E15 · 18 Mar 2026 · 12 min
Meltdowns and Siblings!
In this weeks episode I'm talking about meltdowns and siblings and starting to think about what is going on. If you'd like to register for the free webinar on this very topic you can get it here - https://learning.connectivefamily.com/products/251313-Webinar-Meltdowns-and-Siblings Here's the link to information about our upcoming conference: https://connectivefamily.com/connective-parenting-conference/ Here's a link to our free facebook group for support and ideas: https://www.facebook.com/gr...
S8 · E14 · 11 Mar 2026 · 13 min
Clearing the fog!
In this episode I'm sharing ways that I help to clear the fog and find the path fowards. Sometimes just 2 mins helps you find the next step. Here's the link to information about our upcoming conference: https://connectivefamily.com/connective-parenting-conference/ Here's a link to our free facebook group for support and ideas: https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR You can find more free resources on our website here: https://connectivefamily.com/free-resources/ You'...
S8 · E13 · 4 Mar 2026 · 11 min
When quiet can be loud
In this episode I'm sharing some thoughts on quiet and how it can seem very loud at times! Here's a link to our free facebook group for support and ideas: https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR You can find more free resources on our website here: https://connectivefamily.com/free-resources/ You'll find all the upcoming webinars, courses and other events here - https://connectivefamily.com/events/
S8 · E12 · 25 Feb 2026 · 14 min
Bedtimes!
In this episode I'm talking about bedtimes - especially the ones that may not be as calm and relaxing as we'd like them to be. Here's a link to our free facebook group for support and ideas: https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR You can find more free resources on our website here: https://connectivefamily.com/free-resources/ You'll find all the upcoming webinars, courses and other events here - https://connectivefamily.com/events/
S8 · E11 · 18 Feb 2026 · 13 min
The invisible backpack
In this episode I'm reflecting on our invisble backpacks and how them can impact on our behaviours. Here's a link to our free facebook group for support and ideas: https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR You can find more free resources on our website here: https://connectivefamily.com/free-resources/ You'll find all the upcoming webinars, courses and other events here - https://connectivefamily.com/events/
S8 · E10 · 11 Feb 2026 · 13 min
The coke bottle effect - I did a good impression of one!
In this episode I'm talking about the coke bottle effect, and how I was one the other day! Here's a link to our free facebook group for support and ideas: https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR You can find more free resources on our website here: https://connectivefamily.com/free-resources/ You'll find all the upcoming webinars, courses and other events here - https://connectivefamily.com/events/
S8 · E9 · 4 Feb 2026 · 13 min
Creating a bridge to reconnect with our child
Last week I shared some of the reasons our child might be struggling to connect. This week I'm talking about how we can create a bridge to reconnection. In next weeks episode I'll be sharing how we can reconnect with them. Here's the link to our free webinar on this topic: https://learning.connectivefamily.com/cart/244988-Webinar-Connecting-with-children-who Here's a link to our free facebook group for support and ideas: https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR You ca...
S8 · E8 · 28 Jan 2026 · 14 min
When our children don't want to connect
In this episode I'm sharing some of the reasons our children may not want to, or be able to, connect with us. In next weeks episode I'll be sharing how we can reconnect with them. Here's the link to our free webinar on this topic: https://learning.connectivefamily.com/cart/244988-Webinar-Connecting-with-children-who Here's a link to our free facebook group for support and ideas: https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectiveparentingusingNVR You can find more free resources on our website ...
S8 · E7 · 21 Jan 2026 · 15 min
Recovering from burnout
In this episode I'm sharing some ideas that can help if you're in burnout and not sure how to get out of it. If you'd like to watch the webinar on reconnecting in burnout you can get it here - https://learning.connectivefamily.com/cart/240546-Reconnecting-in-Burnout If you'd like to join me for a morning focused on helping us to recover from burnout you can find the details and book your space here - https://learning.connectivefamily.com/products/245987-Deep-Dive-Recovering-from-Bur...
S8 · E6 · 14 Jan 2026 · 13 min
Connecting without words
In this episode I'm sharing ways we can connect with our children when works don't work. Here's a link to register for the free webinar I mentioned: https://connectivefamily.com/events/ You can find more free resources on our website here: https://connectivefamily.com/free-resources/
S8 · E5 · 6 Jan 2026 · 14 min
My New Year Intentions
Happy New Year! In this episode I'm sharing why I don't set resolutions but have intentions and what some of them are. Also sharing some exciting news! To access all our free resources go to: https://connectivefamily.com/free-resources/ For upcoming courses and events go to: https://connectivefamily.com/events/
S8 · E4 · 23 Dec 2025 · 9 min
Christmas Day Ideas
In this episode I'm sharing ideas to help you have a relaxed and enjoyable christmas (as much as it ever is with children!). As always, you'll find more information, ideas and resources on our website https://connectivefamily.com/
S8 · E3 · 17 Dec 2025 · 14 min
Preventing meltdowns - what we can do to reduce them?
In this episode I'm looking at what we can do to reduce meltdowns, and sharing practical tips and ideas. You'll find more resources and ideas on our website, including our free 1 hour webinar on preventing meltdowns with lots more practical ideas. https://connectivefamily.com/
S8 · E2 · 10 Dec 2025 · 14 min
It's December - help!
In this episode I talk about some of the stresses December and Christmas bring, and how we can reduce some of them. As always if you'd like more ideas, information or support pop over to our website https://connectivefamily.com/

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Publisher: Sarah Fisher
Language: English
Category: Kids & Family
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 13 min
Latest episode: 2 Oct 2026
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