Have you ever asked yourself where the fun parent went? The parent you that says yes to play-dough tea-parties, the parent you that says yes to piggy-back races and then suggests races to the dinner table? If you have, you … Continue reading
Parenting by Connection Blog
How Connection Keeps Your Family Secure During Covid-19
Read on to learn why connection is key for keeping your family secure through Covid-19 Covid-19 has left most of us parents feel emotionally taxed, mentally exhausted and depleted of physical energy, all for obvious reasons. With children out of … Continue reading
Ways to Respond When Your Child Says My Teacher Is Mean
Does your tween or teen complain about school? Read on for advice about talking to the school and supporting your child from home. “My teacher is so mean!!!” One mother in our group Hand in Hand for Parents of Preteens … Continue reading
Parents Need To Talk About Race Early and Often
I am writing this in the wake of the death of George Floyd and the heartening reaction globally of people taking a stand against these tragic losses of black lives. It is an eye-opening time for many, a humbling time … Continue reading
Protected: Your Special Time Lives
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It’s time to end racism, build safer, sounder communities, and help one another heal from the damage it has done.
Black Lives Matter Hand in Hand stands with Black people and with all people targeted by racism. Black lives matter! Let’s end racism, build safer, sounder communities, and help one another heal from the damage racism has done. Hand in … Continue reading
12 Strategies to Maximize At Home Schooling With Your Child
Read on to learn 12 Ideas To Use When Schooling At Home Feels Like a Struggle (and get your free printable) What’s the first thing that pops into your head when you hear the words “remote learning?” “homeschooling” or … Continue reading
What to Do When You Hit Hurdles in Special Time
I’ve been teaching about Special Time this week and it’s led me to think more about my journey with it. These days we do Special Time for about 15 minutes per child every day, and it’s a chunk of time … Continue reading
This weekly ritual is one of the best things you can do for your parenting
What if there was someone in your life who could always see your goodness? A person who would remember (even in those moments when you couldn’t) that you are a good person, doing your very best – even if at … Continue reading
This is what we all need to keep connected with our kids during the quarantine
Read on to see how you can keep connected with kids during the quarantine. Last December my husband and I had two weeks off work. In previous years we had planned lots of holiday activities, day trips and overnight stays … Continue reading
Coronavirus Closed Your School? Try These Sanity Saving Ideas for Parents With Kids Off School
Health concerns are mounting and school’s are closing. You never planned on homeschooling. Your kids may be stunned or overjoyed. If all of a sudden you are juggling work, home life and your kid’s learning, you may be joining a … Continue reading
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