Parenting by Connection Blog

My Child is Hitting: Parenting The Problem, Not the Punch

What should I do when my child hits?  It’s one of the most common questions we get at Hand in Hand Parenting, and it’s the content of this week’s podcast. And no wonder. Hitting can feel dangerous. Offensive. Confusing. But … Continue reading →

Thanks for Requesting Special Time Checklist

Thanks for requesting your Special Time Checklist. Check your inbox for an email titled Here is Your Special Time Checklist, this is where your PDF will be. This checklist is designed to help you get the most out of Special … Continue reading →

Mindful Play: How To Be Present When You Play With Your Child

Kids are the masters of play. When kids play, they are truly living in the moment. They are open to possibility. They focus all their senses on what they see, hear, smell and touch. And when we hold back from … Continue reading →

Your Blueprint for Building Better Habits and Good Behavior

So, you want your kids to walk in the door, hang their jacket, unpack their bags, eat quickly and get back out the door, freshly changed, for practice. But right now you are at, well, walk in the door. BOOM! … Continue reading →

A Love Letter to Parents

If you were to see a job description for a role where non-stop, around-the-clock care was compulsory, and there was no training and no overtime, would you take it? Probably not! Yet, it’s what we all sign up for when we … Continue reading →

A Playful Parent’s Response When Your Child Won’t Do As You Ask

A guest post by Samantha Muller Nothing gets us more rattled than a child who refuses to do what we need them to do. Whether that’s leaving to go to school, or, as in this anecdote, refusing to take capsules. … Continue reading →

A Surprisingly Simple Tool You Can Use to Deal With Difficult Family Members

The holiday season is rolling around fast. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, or New Years these festive times exist to bring family together. And while the holidays can be fun and merry events, for many of us they bring added … Continue reading →

Kids Fighting: Why Responding In A Playful Way Stops Sibling Aggression

By Chloe Saint Guilhem Does it ever feel like your kids are just waiting for an excuse to start fighting? Family busyness, school stress, and changes in routine can all uproot a child’s sense of security. To get it back … Continue reading →

Welcome! Say Hello to Three New Certified Hand in Hand Instructors

Hand in Hand certifies parents who have learned to use and apply the tools in their own families and with the larger communities. Our certification is a year-long program, more in-depth than any other parenting instruction program we know. It … Continue reading →

Reframing Your Past Could Be The Key To More Confident and Content Parenting

Psychologist and parenting expert Ross Greene coined quite the term when he said that “Kids do well when they can,” but isn’t exactly the same true of parents? Reframing your past could be the key to getting there, and becoming … Continue reading →