Sara Fobelets Parenting & Teaching Support

06/11/2026

27/10/2026

Something to keep in mind when our child displays challenging behaviour 💭

What if we saw our child's behaviour as a form of communication?

Instead of asking only "How do I stop this behaviour?", we can ask:

💭 What might my child be communicating?
💭 What might my child need?

Just like an iceberg, there may be underlying feelings, needs or difficulties beneath the surface.

Understanding these doesn't mean allowing the behaviour. It helps us respond to both the behaviour and our child's needs.

16/10/2026

Kind and firm, not permissive or punitive! 💛

This week, we explore CORRECT: Why do children struggle to cooperate, and how can we respond to challenging behaviour?

Authoritative parenting means combining warmth with clear boundaries.

✔️ Set clear limits
✔️ Encourage repair
✔️ Use logical consequences
✔️ Find solutions together

The goal? Not just to stop behaviour, but to help children learn! 🌱

09/10/2026

💛 What happens when we acknowledge our children's feelings?

When our children are upset, we often try to make things better.

"It's not that bad."
"But you had such a lovely day!"
"Don't worry, everything will be fine."

We mean well. But our children don't need us to convince them to feel differently. They need us to understand how they feel.

Instead, we can say:
"I can see you're disappointed."
"You really wanted to do that yourself."
"You're worried about getting it wrong."

When we acknowledge our children's feelings, we show them that we're listening and trying to understand.

When children feel heard and understood, they often find it easier to move through difficult feelings. And connection can prevent a lot of challenging behaviour, too.

We can accept all feelings while still setting kind and firm boundaries around behaviour. 💛

05/10/2026

We’ve started our 4-week Be Curious, Not Furious parenting programme!

This week is all about CALM — learning to pause, manage our own reactions and respond rather than react when things get challenging.

22/09/2026

𝗕𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀

What’s behind your child's behaviour? And what can you do when emotions and challenging behaviour take over?

My 4-week online Positive Discipline programme starts this Friday 2 October, for parents of children from toddlers to teens.

A chance to understand more, try things out, and build confidence in responding with calm, connection and kind, firm boundaries.

Feel free to get in touch if you’d like to join: wa.me/263776621439

09/09/2026

Strong Connections, Better Behaviour

What a lovely day in Bulawayo! 💛 Thank you Whitestone School and Girls College for hosting me this Monday.

It was wonderful to spend the day with your teachers in two interactive and engaging sessions exploring Strong Connections, Better Behaviour and what it means to be Kind & Firm — with connection, clear rules, consistency and positive discipline.

A few takeaways from the teachers:

🌱 “Know that every child has something positive worth rewarding.”

💬 “I’d like learners to feel safe with me, so I’ll be more open to listen to them to understand.”

🌿 “I feel grass grows where it is watered – by positivity, care, kindness, integrity.”

Thank you for the wonderful energy, openness and participation!

31/08/2026

🌿 Join us for Parent & Me Playgroup!

A relaxed and playful space for children aged 18 months–3 years and their parent or grandparent to enjoy quality time together through active, creative and messy play. 💛

📍 Mount Pleasant | 📅 From 16 September

💚 WhatsApp Sara to book or find out more: +263 77 662 1439

13/07/2026

𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 💚

Parenting does not come with a manual.

Have you ever wondered:
❓ Why is my child behaving like this?
❓ How can I support my child through big feelings?
❓ How can I encourage cooperation without shouting (or giving in)?

Join me for a practical 2-hour workshop where we will explore simple tools to understand your child’s emotions and behaviour, respond with more confidence, and strengthen your relationship.

📅 Thursday 23 July
📍 Mount Pleasant
👧 For parents of children aged 1–12 years
💬 Get in touch: wa.me/263776621439

Maximum 10 parents.

Feel free to share with another parent who may benefit. 🙏

04/06/2026

One of the lovely pieces of feedback from Tuesday's Stronger Connections, Better Behaviour session.

So often we focus on changing children's behaviour, but our own wellbeing matters too. The way we feel influences the way we respond.

Thank you to everyone who attended and shared their reflections. 💛