Listen now for new insight into recovery after Adverse Childhood Experiences. “Where other [practices] may focus on different ways to handle the emotional experience, teaching techniques for self-regulation, Hand in Hand looks at what is happening in the environment and … Continue reading
articles by Patty Wipfler
Five Ways Staylistening Is Different From “Cry It Out”
Often, our children find reason to be beside themselves with upset. These are rough times for them, and trying times for us as parents, too. We are taught to hush, shush, distract, rock, jiggle, joke, or, when we hit that low … Continue reading
the one basic secret of reducing parenting stress
You know it better than anyone: parenting isn’t all rainbows and butterflies. It’s poopy diapers, grocery store tantrums, and sticky fingers. It’s a job that asks so much of you, regardless of whether you have the flu, got a crummy … Continue reading
Helping Children Sleep
Join Certified Parenting By Connection Instructors Maya Coleman and Georgie Bancroft in this free parenting call, as they share stories of how parents and other carers have helped their children sleep. You will hear how families have used the Hand … Continue reading
Getting Support As You Raise Siblings
When our children hurt each other, we need help ourselves Seeing one sibling hurt another is one of the most trying times in our lives as parents. It makes us feel like we aren’t succeeding at the really important part … Continue reading
When One Sibling is Harsh toward Another
Children who touch too roughly, or hug too tightly, or hit or poke or hurt their siblings are sending clear signals that they have some upsets that need to be listened to. Even very young children can be gentle with … Continue reading
A Guide to Proactively Preventing Sibling Rivalry
It’s the one thing we hope won’t happen another child arrives in our families, but for most of us, sibling rivalry is an issue. Here’s a guide on what you can to do to calm those sibling stresses. Watch for … Continue reading
When your child needs you and you can’t help
When children cry for more closeness, or get upset because you can’t help them right away, it can be an excellent chance to help them to fully release the sadness they feel. Once the crying has begun, a loving look … Continue reading
A Policy for Reducing Tension When Children Won’t Share
A policy that helps children share The policy I like best about helping children share disputed items is that the child who has the item gets to keep it until he’s done. Meanwhile, the parent “helps the other child wait” … Continue reading
Foster More Good Moments Between Siblings
Brothers and sisters want to get along. They want to have fun with each other. Often, we parents are so relieved to have things going well between our children that we don’t notice the details of the generous and flexible … Continue reading
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