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Michelle Hartop
Michelle Hartop is a mom, writer, and certified Hand in Hand Instructor living in Washington State.
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Co-Parenting? How To Help Everyone In The Family Have A Smoother Transition
Michelle Hartop
Wednesday, August 25 2021
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Resolving Family Feuds Starts With You
Michelle Hartop
Friday, August 13 2021
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How To Support a Child With Sensory Processing Challenges
Michelle Hartop
Tuesday, July 6 2021
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How To Lean In Even When Your Child’s Special Time Requests Make Your Toes Curl
Michelle Hartop
Wednesday, May 12 2021
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5 Fresh Fun Ideas for Your Next Car Trip with the Kids
Michelle Hartop
Monday, April 12 2021
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From Avoidance to Confidence: Helping Our Children Triumph Over Fear
Michelle Hartop
Wednesday, October 10 2018
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Dealing with Whining: Getting From Angry to Happy in 20 Minutes or Less
Michelle Hartop
Wednesday, April 11 2018
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Helping Kids Get Along: How Laughter Can Bring Friends Together
Michelle Hartop
Monday, September 11 2017
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How to Help Siblings in Blended Families Get Along
Michelle Hartop
Tuesday, July 11 2017
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How to Hold a Limit Calmly Even When Your Child Is Melting Down
Michelle Hartop
Tuesday, February 28 2017
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Survive the Holidays – And Have Some Fun! [Replay]
Michelle Hartop
Wednesday, November 19 2014
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Five Ways to Prevent Tantrums in Public
Michelle Hartop
Wednesday, August 27 2014
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A Playful Response to Helping Children Share
Michelle Hartop
Monday, March 4 2013
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It’s Not a “Pretty” Issue: Children and Their Looks
Michelle Hartop
Tuesday, February 28 2012
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Happy Hiking
Michelle Hartop
Monday, July 5 2010
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Building Support for Your Parenting
Michelle Hartop
Friday, May 21 2010
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Recording our Success Stories
Michelle Hartop
Thursday, March 18 2010