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Books: How to Talk so Kids Will Listen…

This month Helen, our Evaluation Officer has picked our 'book of the month'. Helen recommends it as a 'must read for parents, useful for all stages of childhood and on into teenager years!' "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk," offers...

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Podcast S1 Ep6: More About CAPA & Q and A

For our final episode of our first series we're chatting about lots of different things related to 'Child Against Parent Aggression', including talking more about the terms and language we use; validation, regulation, the difference between rules and boundaries...

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Podcast S1 Ep5: Definition & Language

Today we're talking about HOW we describe these behaviours, the actions themselves and the words we use when talking about this area to both families and professionals. Aggression, abuse, violence, harmful... we discuss these terms and more. As an organisation we...

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Podcast S1 Ep4: Education

This episode focusses on Education, which is a massive part of a child's life. Often issues experienced with children using aggressive behaviours can start with problems experienced at school. We discuss the typical school set up and how it might not work for all...

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Podcast S1 Ep3: Neurodiversity

Today we tackle the subject of Neurodiversity in relation to 'child against parent aggression'. We discuss some of the common things that come up, including how hard it is for a neurodivergent person living in a neurotypical world. We talk about adapting strategies...

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Podcast S1 Ep2: Siblings

In this episode we discuss the impact this behaviour can have on siblings both directly and indirectly. We talk about differences between children and expectations that they may deal with similar challenges in similar ways, and the problems this can cause when they...

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How does a child's age affect the support we offer, does it make a difference to their behaviour?

Podcast S1 Ep1: Age & Capa

In our first full length episode, Jane, Matt and Helen are talking about age in relation to Child Against Parent Aggression. We discuss the 'peak' age for a child starts using these behaviours, and whether there are other factors at play too. We also discuss the...

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