elainenichollsnvrNov 111 min readGlimmers - micro moments of joyGlimmers are those tiny, magical moments that make us feel peace, joy, safety, and connection. They make us feel alive. We often don't...
elainenichollsnvrAug 291 min readRudenessMy conscious thinking brain knows this. My unconscious emotional brain sometimes doesn't. When we're feeling wound up by our kids it's...
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 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...
elainenichollsnvrMay 251 min readI'm so sorryApologies cover a multitude of parent mistakes and parent dysregulation. We all have ‘stuff’ that drives everything from behind the...
elainenichollsnvrApr 252 min readTriggers and glimmersSometimes we know how we want to deal with things as parents. We know what we need to do and what we should avoid doing. We can picture...