My toddler has spent a lot of time in her first two years observing her older sister’s world of possessions. Though my older one, who is eight, is generally quite flexible these days about sharing her toys and other belongings with her sister, she has said the “M” word (“Mine!”) enough times for her younger
My toddler slapped me three times in church last week and I did not hit her back. The pastor asked me how I managed to stay so calm. I pictured our Hand in Hand teacher. In spring 2015, the Hand in Hand Parenting community came together to raise $15,000 to provide free Hand in Hand
One mainstream response to ”attention seeking behaviour” is to ignore the bad and praise the good. But this doesn’t address the underlying upset feelings that are always beneath our child’s off-track behaviour.
I’d love to live in a world where my daughter could take her time, where I could just open the back door and she could run out and play with other children all day. Unfortunately our world is not that simple. Most of us out of necessity have to, at least some of the time, get our children out of the house. And we a have a time limit.
Does your child resist trying new things or going places where he or she doesn’t really know what to expect? Here’s how you can boost your child’s confidence and sense of adventure when facing new situations.
How do you feel when your children say, “Play with me!” Are you filled with excitement and joy, and rush over, saying, “Yes, of course!” If this is the case every time, then you don’t need to read this post. ?
Join certified instructors Rachel Schofield and Stephanie Parker to learn how special time works and how they’ve used it in their families to transform many difficult situations and build stronger connections with their children. On this free parenting call you will learn: How special time works and how it builds connection How special time can
Remember the games that YOU loved to play as a child & bring them back into your family. Kids love to hear stories about their parents as children – they will love even more to play the games you played “back in your day.”
You can help your child prepare to be flexible and relaxed even in situations that have previously been uncomfortable or problematic.
By Rachel Schofield A stunning 80% of adults feel like their parents didn’t really love them as a kid (1). This creates a drain on the mental health of children. Of course, we all love our children beyond words, but sometimes our love gets buried under feelings of overwhelm, exhaustion, loneliness, and worry. Deep down
a guest post by Kate Orson Sleep advice for babies and toddlers usually comes in two forms. There is the strict ‘cry it out’ approach where we leave children alone till they learn we won’t respond at night, or the more gentle ‘wait it out’ approach where we simply wait until they naturally start sleeping
We’re going to let you in on a little secret… Children want to have a good relationship with one another. But they need your help to get there. How can you help? Check out this video below to find out the easy method you can start using right away to put an end to squabbles
One minute, your kids are screaming. The next minute, you are. Then comes the guilt, and the, “Oh %@!$, I swore I’d never do that…” Sound familiar? The good news: You’re not alone. The better news: there’s a simple 5-minute tool you can use to prevent yourself from doing those things you said you never