I have been trying to figure out respectful and efficient ways of supporting my six years old unload his negative emotions for a few years. It’s been very hard, even more, because there is no such struggle for me with my two other kids. He is my eldest son and he has a lot of pent-up,
Our children can pick really inconvenient times to melt down; they throw themselves on the floor in a flood of tears and refuse to go anywhere! They frustrate us when we are trying to get out the door, embarrass us in the grocery store, or suddenly make things awkward at Grandma’s house. Rarely do we
Certified Hand in Hand Parenting Instructors, Heidi Russell and Kathy Gordon, will help you learn a simple, 3-step approach to Setting Limits. Now you can create more connection, cooperation and fun in your family. Want to learn even more about using the Hand in Hand Parenting Tools at your house? Our online video class,
A sense of connection with the adults who care for them is vital to young people of all ages. That is no less true now that your child is older. While things may not be as easy between you and your pre-teen, the fact is they still want and need a deep sense of connection with you.
Listening Time There’s nothing like raising kids to bring tension into a family. Right from pregnancy it can seem like every decision you make comes under scrutiny, and then feeding, sleeping, schooling, behavior and discipline draw opinions and comparisons. Straying from the parenting path your parents used to raise you can bring up all
Dear Hand in Hand, My daughter’s school is really pushing reading. They constantly say how reading opens the world and makes for a more ready and open learner. I’ve always thought I was quite lucky because my 7-year-old girl just loves to read. She’ll read upside down on the couch, in the car on the
A friend and I were spending our vacation together. Between us we had five children aged from three to six years old. It was their first time meeting. A few times I had perceived a little upset from my son, Lucas. One night, he had not wanted me to leave the room before he fell asleep, and
(Para ler esse texto em inglês acesse os textos do Filhas e Filhos no site do Hand in Hand Parenting) Acabei de usar uma técnica do Hand in Hand Parenting, chamada Momento Especial (Special Time). A ideia é dar total atenção a uma criança e permitir que ela escolha o que quiser fazer dentro de um
Uma das práticas que eu aprendi com a Paty Wipfler, fundadora do Hand in Hand Parenting, chama-se “Momento Especial”. É um tempo, 5, 10, 15, 30 minutos, no qual você se dedica exclusivamente a estar com seu filho. No começo, eu achava que isso era uma técnica baseada naquele velho chavão de que “qualidade é
(O texto original escrito pela Patty Wipfler, fundadora do Hand in Hand Parenting pode ser encontrado clicando AQUI. Gosto desse texto especialmente pela coragem que ela teve em expressar sentimentos difíceis que temos ao longo do nosso trabalho de criação dos nossos filhos e por apontar o que podemos fazer para notar e extravasar esses
Connection parenting can seem unfamiliar, daunting, and even strange to family members and friends. Unless you have tried the power of play and giggles to ease away tension and stress, joking with your moody child can look to them like you are bending over backwards. Sweet, loving limits can appear like you are being
Since he started kindergarten, my middle son has occasionally cried, clung to me and asked me not to leave. His separation anxiety would last for two or three days in a row and I felt quite sad about it and helpless about supporting him. All I could think to do was to extract myself with as
Books can be a warm route into moments of connection. If your child is facing issues, from separation anxiety, to tantrums or sibling rivalry, snuggling up with a relevant book can be a great way for both of you to connect and explore what’s happening, in words or simply in unspoken comfort. Your child might
Dear Hand in Hand, Since the new year, i’m trying to play more with my children. We’ve been playing lots of hide and seek and roughhousing, and it feels great most of the time, but sometimes I’m just too tired to play! I read your recent post about triggers that might be holding me back from
By Andrea McCracken As a parent, it can be difficult to remain objective and detached from the emotional storm cloud that erupts in our children. When my 6-year-old becomes emotional, it’s easy for me to be caught up in her big feelings, and mine. But watching how teachers at my child’s school respond to big
My three-year-old daughter is used to being listened to and being allowed to voice her opinion. However, this was near unacceptable to my mother. Since my mother often takes care of her (thank you, mum) while I am working, the differences can get difficult. When my daughter expresses her unease, my mother generally makes comments
A guest Post by Kate Orson Special Time, one of Hand in Hand’s Five Parenting tools, is a wonderful way to deepen your connection with your child, to build the safety they need to tell us their feelings. This 1-1 time following your child’s lead is something all children crave, and they will usually embrace
Welcome to Your Guide to Calmer Parenting! If you’ve caught yourself yelling at, bribing or threatening your child more times than you’d like, this Toolkit will help you find new, calmer ways to deal with your parenting challenges. You’ll find ways to help yourself and your child, using play and laughter, gentle words and