Laura Fish Consulting

01/03/2026

From Early Years TV host, Kathy Brody: This week's free video on Early Years TV:

This week I'm showcasing a thought-provoking interview I did with Laura Fish who is a marriage and family therapist with over 25 years of early childhood education experience.



In the interview Laura shares practical strategies for navigating uncertainty and challenging moments with children that build emotional resilience rather than simply managing behaviour.



Laura reveals why our natural instincts as adults – to dismiss, deny, distract or direct when children face difficulties – often intensify their distress rather than helping them develop crucial coping skills. Through her "4 As" framework (acknowledge, attune, adopt, ask), she demonstrates how we can transform these challenging moments into opportunities for connection and emotional growth.



What makes Laura's approach particularly valuable is its foundation in neuroscience and attachment theory, whilst remaining completely practical for busy early years settings. She explains how children's brains are prediction machines that struggle with uncertainty, and why feeling "felt" by a caring adult is essential for developing emotional intelligence and resilience.

Let me know what you think!

Enjoy this FREE (and short) podcast here Or check out Early Years TV and watch it there!

Please subscribe to my channel and share this video with anyone you think might benefit. In this podcast, I chat with Early Years TV founder Kathy Brodie abo...

12/21/2025

Sadly, a dear friend of ours has had a stroke. At the same time, his partner has left him.

My husband has started a Go Fund Me campaign for him. If you are so inclined, please take a moment to read about this incredible man who found himself as many Americans do, underinsured and in a crisis following an accident.

No pressure to donate, but any amount would be much appreciated and so very helpful:

Help Support Richard During Stroke Recovery I’m writing this on behalf of my … Jon Hoover needs your support for Support Richard’s Stroke Recovery Journey

11/30/2025

Why You Struggle to Turn Off your Brain at Night

By Laura Fish MS, LMFT Most people think bedtime is when the mind should naturally quiet down. But for a lot of humans, the moment the lights go off the thoughts turn on. Racing thoughts, looping worries, replaying conversations, planning for the next day—your brain suddenly acts like it just had a triple espresso. The truth is simple: your brain isn’t trying to torture you....

Discover why your brain won’t turn off at night with insights from Laura Fish MS, LMFT, to enhance your sleep and well-being.

11/19/2025

Good mental health doesn't need to be complicated. Read here to find out how to change your mental health starting today!

Discover three basic steps to ensure mental health. Work smarter, not harder.

11/04/2025

Feeing tired? Stressed? Hormonally imbalanced? Anxious? Depressed? You get the picture. Check out my short post about how to engage the Lymphatic System to help resolve all those symptoms. Free, simple tips!

The lymphatic system holds the key to managing stress and promoting both physical and mental well-being.

09/12/2025

In this episode of Too Curious MDs, Laura Fish shares how attachment, trauma healing, and science-based tools empower parents to connect deeply, support growth, and help families thrive.

Watch now to learn her practical, hope-filled approach:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7aRkDDxShgtxws70jaOSAB?si=67c2ce9ed4274f80

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ar/podcast/the-hidden-trauma-behind-childhood-behavior-problems/id1795735549?i=1000723598053&l=en-GB

08/29/2025

I was honored to be invited as a guest on Too Curious MD's podcast hosted by Dr. Talks.

https://drtalks.com/videos/hidden-trauma-behind-childhood/

In this episode, we discuss how attachment, trauma healing, and science-based tools empower parents and teachers to connect deeply, support growth, and help children thrive. Spoiler alert: it starts with the adults exploring their reactions and potential trauma.

You can also find it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts if you prefer. Just look for Too Curious MD's and then Laura Fish as the guest!

Check out this clip as a preview of our conversation:

08/23/2025

Women: you don't have to suffer as you age. Check out my article
Menopause: Embracing the change with these 6 essential tips. And yes, perimenopause and menopause do have a psychological component! We can transition to through these stages with grace, strength, energy, and a love for life!

Perimenopause and menopause aren't just "hormones gone haywire." In this particle, learn how to navigate this time in every woman's life more skillfully.

08/17/2025

Anxiety is the most prevalent mental health issue in this country. Yet, it is preventable. While there are many ways to prevent anxiety and promote mental health, let me share my top 10 favorite tools!

You don't have to suffer!

Reframe anxiety as a signal and trust your ability to manage it effectively. Follow these strategies to prevent anxiety.

08/07/2025

This might seem off topic for this page but trust me it isn't. It's about mental health and how you need to advocate for yourself because Allopathic (Western Medicine) doctors do not have the training on nutrition, hormones, exercise and neuroendocrine disruptors like microplastics and chemicals that might be causing your physical symptoms. Instead they do what this video depicts: they imply or directly state it's an issue with your head not your body.

It isn't all in your head. But it is messing with your head!

The good news is functional
medicine doctors and naturopathic doctors do have this training. The bad news is in some states they are not on insurance panels so the treatment is really expensive. Shameful they aren't welcome on panels.

In my 30s I found myself in this same place. I had symptoms doctors couldn't make sense of. They put me through the ringer with test after test, but telling me all along that I didn't really deserve this testing. It was all in my head. Eventually they suggested a stint in a mental health facility.

I refused. I advocated for myself. And then I found Naturopathic medicine. With one test they discovered the culprit: Lyme Disease.

After 4 years of seeking an answer I finally was told it wasn't in my head. It was real. And the true irony? I lived in Connecticut at this time. And Lyme disease is named that because it was first discovered in Lyme, Connecticut. How could they miss it? They didn't give me the right test. They tested me for Lyme three times. But they used the cheapest test for insurance not the best. I paid 500 dollars out of pocket with my Naturopath to take the test known to be more effective at diagnosing Lyme. After 4 years of suffering 500 dollars saved my life.

So as a therapist I urge all people to not treat your doctors like Gods. They are human and sadly many have been ill trained. Some are AMAZING too. So this isn't a post to bash western medicine.

It's meant to raise your awareness. Don't settle for poor treatment.

Read the book Good Energy by Dr. Casey Means for more on this topic.

A clip from my longer interview with renowned OB-GYN and women’s health expert Dr. Mary Claire Haver, whose discourse around menopause has revolutionized how...

08/04/2025

07/21/2025

Want to decrease challenging behavior in children? Teach them how to think!

One caveat? You will never eliminate challenging behavior. It's part of learning, growing, and developing. So, level set your expectations for children please and keep learning about how to help them grow their minds and brains!

I'm happy to help with the learning part.

To start, check out my keynote about Mindful Learning and Critical Learning from a few years ago. Free!

Let me know your thoughts please!