Un article traduit de l’anglais par Chloé Saint Guilhem, formatrice certifiée Hand in Hand “Je m’ennuie !” Qu’est-ce qu’un parent peut faire lorsque son enfant s’effondre sur le sol et se plaint : “Je m’ennuie ! Il n’y a rien à faire”, et qu’il attend, vide et apathique, une inspiration qui le sauvera d’un sort
How Is A Tantrum A Bid For Connection? The man at my parenting talk is exasperated by his two-year-old son’s behavior. “First, he wants a glass of milk,” he tells me. “I pour the glass and hand it to him, and he gets upset and says he doesn’t want it. So I say, ‘Okay, then,
Un article traduit de l’anglais par Chloé Saint Guilhem, formatrice certifiée Hand in Hand L’école peut être source de nombreux changements – et de nombreux sentiments à l’égard de ces changements. Pour certains enfants, l’école peut représenter un défi de taille. Ils se sentent anxieux et stressés, mais nous ne nous en rendrons peut-être jamais
The first day of or back to school can be a source of great anxiety, with students and parents feeling anticipation and nerves. The tools and strategies in this “Back to School Support Pack” build a sense of security and connection, and can be used at home or in the classroom. Please share them with
Welcome to your “Back to School Support Pack.” Cycle through all the information and activities included here and get everything you need for your child to start the school year with confidence. 1. Guide to Separation Anxiety: Your step-by-step guide shows you what happens for your child when they are scared to go to daycare or school.
Imagine you had a teacher that listened, really listened, when you were upset at school. In daycare and pre-school settings, there are many cries for many reasons. Children missing parents. Children that need the bathroom and don’t know how to ask. Children that hate the chaos and din of a classroom. Children wondering why dad
On busy school day mornings, we try to send our children off with love. We sandwich “I love you. Have a good day!” between “Where’s my homework?” and “Can you pick me up after soccer practice?” We have a suggestion that can help you build the feel of your love into a child’s morning routine,
School can bring up a lot of change – and a lot of feelings about the change. For some children, school can feel a momentous challenge. They feel anxious and stressed – but you might never know it. The thing is, often, kids don’t tell you they are anxious about school – at least
Dreaded Mornings! Mornings before school were the absolute worst. When my kids were little and I was home with them all day, I wanted them to go to school so badly. Be careful what you wish for. Our mornings became so dreaded they left an emotional scar on me everyday. Nobody wanted to be rushed
In this post, you’ll find out what causes boredom and ideas on how to deal with your child’s boredom. “I’m bored!” What’s a parent to do when a child flops down on the floor and complains, “I’m bored! There’s nothing to do,” and waits, blank and listless, for some zap of inspiration to save them from
Lorsque nous choisissons d’être des parents différents de la norme, nous ajoutons une couche supplémentaire de défi à nos assiettes déjà bien remplies. Sans le soutien et l’appui de la famille, des amis ou des professionnels, la tâche difficile de s’occuper de nos enfants devient beaucoup plus ardue. Les parents qui choisissent d’élever leurs enfants
In many families, if not most, one child becomes a squeaky wheel. The child insists on being the focus of attention and ensures their position with behavior designed to bring a parent’s attention again and again. The child will employ that behavior, and that tone, whether it’s Monday or Saturday, January or June. The child
Un article traduit de l’anglais par Soizic Le Gouais et Chloé Saint Guilhem formatrice certifiée Hand in Hand Les enfants s’épanouissent grâce au lien qui les unit à leurs parents Leur besoin de lien est fort et constant tout au long de l’enfance. C’est ce sentiment de sécurité et de connexion qui permet aux enfants
Comme la plupart des parents, les disputes entre tes enfants font probablement partie des choses face auxquelles tu te sens bien souvent démuni.e ou qui ont le chic de te mettre hors de toi. Toutes formatrices certifiées que nous soyons, nous traversons les mêmes sentiments que tout parent. Dans ce récit, Chloé Saint Guilhem partage
Un article traduit de l’anglais par Soizic Le Gouais et Chloé Saint Guilhem formatrice certifiée Hand in Hand “Je sais que lorsque mon fils aîné devient agressif envers mon petit dernier, c’est parce qu’il se sent comme isolé. Il cherche alors par tous les moyens à ce que je m’occupe de lui. Je sais qu’il
In this series we’ve been exploring how to set holidays up for the fun and relaxation time you all deserve. In Part 1, we saw how kids can go from playing nicely one minute, to a sudden switch into fighting and tears. We covered how this happens when a child loses their sense of connection
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