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
Does Hand in Hand Parenting Work If My Partner Won’t Do It?
A Guest post by Tosha Schore Many parents ask us if the Hand in Hand Parenting Tools work when their partner won’t do it. The good news is, yes, yes it will. And in this post, i’ll show you how … Continue reading
Why is it so Hard to Hear your Child Say “I Hate You!”
Three little words with such immense power. Following on from last week’s podcast on children with anger, this week Elle and Abigail suss out why it feels so bad to hear “I hate you,” and the many ways you can … Continue reading
Help Me With My Child’s Issues Getting Dressed
“Help! My son has big issues getting dressed. I’ve tried making it funny, using imitation. He laughs, but there is still so much resistance. What can I do?” she asked.
Why is my Child So Angry?
This week Abigail and Elle respond to a mom who is Staylistening to her child, but never sees tears. Worse, it seems to her that the more she leans in to listen to her child’s feelings, the more her child … Continue reading
Build Connection Into Your Daily Routine: Daily Habits To Strengthen Your Bond With Your Child
A Guest Post by Dr. Laura Markham A predictable routine helps children know what to expect so that they feel safe. Routines also help kids internalize constructive habits and develop a sense of mastery in handling their lives. For instance, … Continue reading
Elle and Abigail Meet For the First Time and Talk About Why Parents Deserve a Village!
This week Elle and Abigail finally meet face-to-face! No wonder they felt inspired to make this podcast. “It takes a village,” so the old proverb says, and anyone who tunes into our podcast for parents often knows that this is … Continue reading
Why Our Tweens Really Need To Feel Our Love And Attention Now
Your child is growing and things are changing. The dynamic at home shifts. Sometimes this feels wonderful. Like, when your child shows accomplishment mastering things he or she enjoys. But other times, the moodiness, rebuttals and their sense of dissatisfaction, … Continue reading
How to Get a Child to Eat When They Refuse
This week, Abigail and Elle respond to a listener who has a 5-year-old picky eater. How can she get her to eat more than a few reliable foods? Elle talks about her own process parenting her picky eater, including how … Continue reading
Se Connecter A Travers Le Chaos : Comment Faire Lorsque Plusieurs Frères et Soeurs Ont de Grands Sentiments en Même Temps
Article de Kristen Volk, instructrice Grandir Main dans la Main aux Etats Unis. Traduit de l’anglais par Soizic Le Gouais et Chloé Saint Guilhem. Quel parent n’a pas souhaité pouvoir se cloner en une armée d’experts en câlins, soignants, gardes … Continue reading
Parenting Tweens: Staying Close As Your Child Gets Older
Does it seem like one minute you were waiting for your baby to take its first steps, and now you are watching him or her as a tween marching out the door, bursting with independence? Worries about tantrums and them … Continue reading
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