Odd as it may seem, a child hitting means that child is afraid. To help them stop hitting, it’s helpful to understand that the fears that cause trouble for a child who hits usually have their roots in some frightening experience earlier in life, even though they may not seem frightened at all. To manage
Listen to Hand in Hand instructors Georgie Bancroft and Lyra L’Estrange in this past free parenting call on sibling rivalry. They will give you some fresh ideas on how to bring more harmony into sibling relationships using the Hand in Hand listening tools.
Sleep is one of the most challenging aspects of being a parent. When we become parents, we may notice that our newborns often fall asleep relatively easily, often in the middle of feeding or right afterwards, but as time goes on things can get harder. That’s the point where we start doing things to help
Un article traduit de l’anglais par Chloé Saint Guilhem, formatrice certifiée Hand in Hand Cher parent, Voici nos espoirs pour toi et pour les parents partout ailleurs : Vous prendrez davantage conscience de votre propre bonté. C’est ce que vos enfants souhaitent pour vous. Vos enfants connaissent votre bonté. Vos enfants veulent le meilleur
Un article traduit de l’anglais par Chloé Saint Guilhem, formatrice certifiée Hand in Hand Aider les enfants à apprendre à gérer leur désir de gratification immédiate est une partie importante du rôle parental Une grande partie de notre expérience en tant que parents consiste à trouver des moyens de répondre aux désirs et aux besoins profonds
Un article traduit de l’anglais par Chloé Saint Guilhem, formatrice certifiée Hand in Hand Les enfants adorent apprendre. Pour eux, apprendre est aussi naturel que respirer – véritables éponges, ils absorbent la moindre petite chose qui se passe. Ils apprennent par le jeu, en s’imprégnant du comportement des adultes et des enfants qui les entourent et
Un article traduit de l’anglais par Chloé Saint Guilhem, formatrice certifiée Hand in Hand Pas moins de 80 % des adultes ont le sentiment que leurs parents ne les aimaient pas vraiment lorsqu’ils étaient enfants (1). Cela a des répercussions négatives sur la santé mentale des enfants. Bien sûr, nous aimons tous nos enfants plus que
Un article traduit de l’anglais par Chloé Saint Guilhem, formatrice certifiée Hand in Hand Les grands-parents sont importants ! Les grands-parents sont très importants pour les familles. Notre valeur pour nos enfants et nos petits-enfants est énorme. Vos petits-enfants adorent passer du temps avec vous et vos enfants vous sont souvent reconnaissants de l’attention supplémentaire,
Un article traduit de l’anglais par Chloé Saint Guilhem, formatrice certifiée Hand in Hand Q. “Mon fils de 6 ans semble souffrir d’anxiété de performance et de perfectionnisme, non seulement à l’école mais aussi dans sa vie en général. J’aimerais avoir quelques idées ou de l’aide à ce sujet. Plus précisément, je remarque que mon
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,
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
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
I can’t believe that the shops started putting up Christmas decorations and playing Christmas carols at least a month ago. I always feel that it has come around too soon. In Australia, Christmas coincides with the end of the working year and the summer holidays. It is often an intense time, even if you don’t
Listen in now on Madeleine Winter and Trainee Instructor Rebecca Nowlen to learn about our practical approach that will help your children gain confidence and resilience, so they will be happy to leave you & be able to fully enjoy themselves while you are away, knowing you will return. For more on handling separation anxiety,
Join Certified Instructors Sandra Flear, RP, DipTIRP, CPI, and Robin Setchko, LMFT, for this replay of a previous free parenting call for parents and professionals. During this call they discussed what interpersonal neurobiology is teaching us about how early memories are formed, and how parenting can re-stimulate difficult early experiences in parents. They also discussed
What did you hope for when you first learned you were going to become a parent? Did you think you would be a patient parent? Were you hoping to be close to your kids, perhaps give them as much as you were given as a young person? Or were you determined to raise your children
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We all struggle to deal thoughtfully with natural disasters and senseless violence. A cascade of feelings is triggered in each of us when we are exposed to images of death and strife. It’s shocking to witness the human and material expense of the age-old tool of violence being exacted from us, our loved ones, and
Join Certified Hand in Hand Parenting instructors Karen Wolfe, LMFT and Shelley Macy, MA as they share how you can play your way to understand the science around your children’s emotions. In this call replay, Karen and Shelley will introduce you to the Hand in Hand Parenting tool of Staylistening. You will walk away with
Join Certified Hand in Hand Instructor Kathy Gordon for this webinar recording that will tell you not only why kids push your buttons but what to do before you do or say something you’re likely to regret. Prefer to watch the webinar? Click here for the video. More From the Hand in Hand Toolbox Take
by Michelle Hartop Thunder. Bees. Slides. Broccoli. Escalators. Tests. There is no shortage of things that can send our child into minor avoidance or full-on terror. As a parent, we want to help our child triumph over fear, but most often we’re at a loss for what to do. Sometimes the only thing we can
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