elainenichollsnvrSep 141 minYour old self has no sayWe all make mistakes as parents. We all have regrets. We all feel shame sometimes. Give yourself permission to move on from the parent...
elainenichollsnvrSep 22 minBoundariesWe’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 minThings 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 202 minSay 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 132 minCan I use consequences in NVR parenting?Parents often ask if it's okay to use consequences in NVR parenting. Consequences are part of life. We can't avoid them. Consequences are...
elainenichollsnvrAug 121 minLook beyond behaviourWhat a beautiful illustration by Hazel Mead. Reminding us to always to consider what's going on underneath the surface, to look beyond...