# Connective Family ## About **URL:** https://www.connectivefamily.com **Tagline:** Connective Parenting NVR **By:** Sarah Fisher ## Pages - [About Us](https://www.connectivefamily.com/about-us): Discover our journey and values at Connective Family, supporting parents with empathy, connection and evidence-based parenting tools. - [Connective Parenting Hub](https://www.connectivefamily.com/connective-parenting-hub): Connective Parenting NVR membership for parents and carers, providing ongoing training, support and resources. - [Contact us](https://www.connectivefamily.com/contact-us) - [Parents and Carers](https://www.connectivefamily.com/help-for-parents-and-carers): Connective Parenting NVR resources, courses & membership for parents & carers. Build calmer, connected families with practical support. - [Home](https://www.connectivefamily.com/): Trauma-informed, neurodivergent-friendly support & training for families & professionals using Connective Parenting NVR to build connection. - [Individual Support for Professionals](https://www.connectivefamily.com/individual-support-for-professionals): Individual support for professionals working with families - helping you feel resourced, regulated and resilient. - [Introduction to Connective Parenting NVR](https://www.connectivefamily.com/introduction-to-connective-parenting-nvr): Our introduction to Connective Parenting NVR is a great starting point to find out about the approach, or for a refresh. - [Level 1](https://www.connectivefamily.com/level-1): CPD-accredited Level 1 Connective Parenting NVR course for professionals - practical, trauma-informed strategies to support families with confidence. - [Level 3](https://www.connectivefamily.com/level-3-course): Level 3 Connective Parenting NVR qualification. Dual accredited and designed for professionals supporting complex family needs - [Parent Coaching](https://www.connectivefamily.com/parent-coaching): Parent Coaching provides you with individual support to talk through the challenges and find solutions that work for you. - [Professionals](https://www.connectivefamily.com/professionals): Professional, accredited NVR-based training plus tools, resources & Network membership to help anyone supporting families in their work. - [Professionals Network](https://www.connectivefamily.com/professionals-network): The Connective Family Professionals Network provides training, resources and networking for those using the NVR approach in their work. - [Resources](https://www.connectivefamily.com/resources): Free Connective Parenting resources to help you learn about the approach, start using it at home and adapt it for your needs. - [Upcoming events](https://www.connectivefamily.com/upcoming-events): Find out about the training and events taking place at Connective Family, to support you as a parent, carer or professional. - [Vacancies](https://www.connectivefamily.com/vacancies) ## Blog - [Lets flip the triangle](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/122637-lets-flip-the-triangle) by Sarah Fisher (Jul 30, 2026): A different way to think about self care. - [The bravest gift we can give our children this Christmas](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118296-the-bravest-gift-we-can-give-our-children-this-christmas) by Sarah Fisher (Dec 7, 2025) - [What is Connective Parenting? A gentle guide to building safety, connection, and trust in your family](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118295-what-is-connective-parenting) by Sarah Fisher (Sep 8, 2025) - [Meltdowns Part 2: Holding space for your child’s big emotions - Becoming their harbour](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118294-holding-space-for-your-childs-big-emotions-becoming-their-harbour) by Sarah Fisher (May 15, 2025) - [Meltdowns Part 1: Practical tools for staying calm during meltdowns](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118293-how-to-stay-calm-when-your-child-is-having-a-meltdown) by Sarah Fisher (May 14, 2025) - [Moving beyond consequences: Supporting our children through connection](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118292-moving-beyond-consequences-supporting-our-children-through-connection) by Sarah Fisher (May 14, 2025) - [Ditching the reward system](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118291-ditching-the-reward-system) by Sarah Fisher (Nov 26, 2024) - [Announcing that things will change](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118289-announcing-that-things-will-change) by Sarah Fisher (Nov 26, 2024) - [Small gestures, big impact](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118288-small-gestures-big-impact) by Sarah Fisher (Nov 26, 2024) - [Parenting tweens and teens](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118340-parenting-tweens-and-teens) by Kelly Cox (Mar 7, 2024) - [In one ear, out the other?](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118339-in-one-ear-out-the-other) by Sarah Fisher (Feb 1, 2024) - [Some ways to support your mental health](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118336-some-ways-to-support-your-mental-health) by Sarah Fisher (Oct 10, 2023) - [Setting boundaries: Learn to say no and set healthy boundaries](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118335-setting-boundaries-learn-to-say-no-and-set-healthy-boundaries) by Sarah Fisher (Jul 19, 2023) - [Schools are a big part of the jigsaw puzzle](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118338-schools-are-a-big-part-of-the-jigsaw-puzzle) by Kelly Cox (May 22, 2023) - [How do I stay calm when my child is having a meltdown?](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118312-getting-drawn-in) by Sarah Fisher (Jun 19, 2022) - [Hitting rock bottom](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118301-hitting-rock-bottom) by Sarah Fisher (Jun 6, 2022) - [Sibling Rivalry](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118350-sibling-rivalry) by Sarah Fisher (May 6, 2022) - [You can turn a bad day around](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118351-you-can-turn-a-bad-day-around) by Sarah Fisher (Apr 25, 2022) - [The Blame Game](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118349-the-blame-game) by Sarah Fisher (Mar 15, 2022) - [Supporting Children to Develop Self-Regulation Skills: from Nicky Edwards](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118334-supporting-children-to-develop-self-regulation-skills-from-nicky-edwards) by Sarah Fisher (Feb 22, 2022) - [Connecting With Ourselves](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/connecting-with-ourselves) by Sarah Fisher (Feb 7, 2022) - [Fireworks And Family - What do they have in common?](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118332-fireworks) by Sarah Fisher (Nov 22, 2021) - [Top 3 Tips For Managing Meltdowns](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118331-top-3-tips-for-managing-meltdowns) by Sarah Fisher (Nov 14, 2021) - [Do You React or Respond?](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118330-do-you-react-or-respond) by Sarah Fisher (Nov 5, 2021) - [Is Technology Bad?](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118329-is-technology-bad) by Sarah Fisher (Oct 29, 2021) - [The Power of the Pause](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118328-the-power-of-the-pause) by Sarah Fisher (Oct 13, 2021) - [What Is Connective Parenting NVR?](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118327-what-is-connective-parenting-nvr) by Sarah Fisher (Oct 8, 2021) - [Are You Failing As A Parent?](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118326-are-you-failing-as-a-parent) by Sarah Fisher (Oct 2, 2021) - [My Thoughts On Announcements](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118325-announcements-nvr) by Sarah Fisher (Sep 25, 2021) - [Don't Want To Go There](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118324-dont-want-to-go-there) by Sarah Fisher (Sep 19, 2021) - [Let's Talk Emotions](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118323-lets-talk-emotions) by Sarah Fisher (Sep 13, 2021) - [Are They Really Being Naughty?](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118322-are-they-really-being-naughty) by Sarah Fisher (Aug 28, 2021) - [Understanding Lying](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118321-understanding-lying) by Sarah Fisher (Jul 26, 2021) - [Sibling Rivalry](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118320-sibling-rivalry-2) by Sarah Fisher (Jun 19, 2021) - [Beautiful Baskets](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118319-beautiful-baskets) by Sarah Fisher (May 26, 2021) - [What To Do When Your Buttons Are Getting Pushed](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118318-what-to-do-when-your-buttons-are-getting-pushed) by Sarah Fisher (May 18, 2021) - [The Coke Bottle Effect](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118306-the-coke-bottle-effect) by Sarah Fisher (Apr 21, 2021) - [What To Do When Your Family Just Don't Get It](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118317-what-to-do-when-your-family-just-dont-get-it) by Sarah Fisher (Mar 17, 2021) - [Connection Changes Everything](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118316-connection-changes-everything) by Sarah Fisher (Mar 5, 2021) - [How To De-Escalate Meltdowns](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/how-to-de-escalate-meltdowns) by Sarah Fisher (Mar 1, 2021) - [0-60 in 2.6 seconds](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118344-in-seconds) by Sarah Fisher (Jun 5, 2020) - [Are you on the same page?](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118307-are-you-on-the-same-page) by Sarah Fisher (May 8, 2020) - [Struggling to fit in self-care?](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118345-struggling-to-fit-in-self-care) by Sarah Fisher (May 1, 2020) - [Managing transitions](https://www.connectivefamily.com/blog/118348-managing-transitions) by Sarah Fisher (Mar 13, 2020)