Start School Days with Special Time!
Tuesday, August 1 2023
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
Category: Articles
“I’m Bored!” How to Deal with Your Child’s Boredom
Thursday, June 29 2023
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
When Your Kids Will Do Anything to Get Attention
Sunday, June 4 2023
In many, if not most, families one child becomes a squeaky wheel. The child insists on being the focus of attention, and ensures his or her position with behavior designed to bring a parent’s attention
‘Tis The Season To Be…Disappointed!
Tuesday, November 24 2020
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
When Your Child Won’t Go Anywhere Without You (Replay)
Sunday, November 22 2020
The feelings your child has about being away from you can show up as tears, or as hard-to-handle behaviors. But these feelings of separation anxiety are normal, and ebb and flow as your child grows—even
“I Have to Leave Now!” Solving Separation Anxiety Replay
Wednesday, September 9 2020
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 &
Professionals Series: How Parenting Triggers Past Hurts (and How to Help)
Friday, August 14 2020
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
Why Is It So Hard to Be a Patient Parent?
Thursday, August 6 2020
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
Când copilul tău nu știe ce să facă la Timpul Special
Thursday, June 11 2020
Ai aflat despre Timpul Special în timpul Cursului Starter, la o conferință sau de pe site-ul nostru. Ai auzit de la o prietenă despre rezultatele fantastice pe care ea le-a avut cu copilul ei și
When Your Child Doesn’t Know What to do for Special Time
Wednesday, June 10 2020
You’ve learned about Special Time in a Starter Class or in a talk, or from our web site. You’ve heard of other parents who’ve had an amazing outcome using Special Time. You are home with
Helping Children Exposed to Shocking Events
Tuesday, January 7 2020
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
Brain Science of Children’s Emotions (Replay)
Monday, September 16 2019
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,
When Your Kids Push You Over the Edge (Replay)
Tuesday, May 21 2019
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
From Avoidance to Confidence: Helping Our Children Triumph Over Fear
Wednesday, October 10 2018
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
Starting School Part 1 – How to Pack the Backpack
Saturday, July 7 2018
Starting school, whether it’s for the first time, entering a new school, or even returning to a familiar school after a break, can be a challenge for both our children and ourselves. And we mean