elainenichollsnvrSep 22 min readBoundariesWe’ve got a reactive cavapoo who barks a lot when anybody walks past the house, especially if they’ve got a dog. Initially there was no...
elainenichollsnvrAug 212 min readThings I manage not to sayChildren’s brains are wired differently to adult brains. The bits of the brain that help us manage our emotions and impulses, reflect on...
elainenichollsnvrAug 192 min readSay yes to the feelingsThis right here is the key to therapeutic parenting - saying yes to the feelings (or ideas, or thoughts, or wishes, or drives) while also...
elainenichollsnvrAug 141 min readCollaborative problem solvingCollaborative conversations are a fundamental part of NVR parenting and NVR approaches in schools. Starting from a belief that everyone's...