Does parenting cause caregiver stress syndrome? How can parental burnout be prevented? Listen to this call replay for a discussion of these questions and learn tools to help professionals caring for families care for themselves, too. We want to help professionals build parental muscle for self-care while child rearing, and to learn how to pass
As an adult I am confused and disturbed by the details of this crime. Children do not understand it and their world-view is unable to comprehend so much of it. Protect them from details.
Mum Paula Bleanch talks to instructor Abigail Wald about the amazing changes that occurred when she started using Hand in Hand Parenting tools with her child…
A Guest Post by Michelle Hartop I picked up my seemingly happy seven-year-old from school one day, but by the time we got in the car to drive home, she was filled with frustration and tears. She was whining about what was for dinner and told me in no uncertain terms that she didn’t want
I was on Special Time duty one particular weekend and had done 20 minutes with each of my younger two children. Next, it was my oldest son’s turn. He’s 7. Originally he’d said he wanted to play football, which I quite enjoy doing, although I find it exhausting, but then at the last moment he
Over the previous six months or so, my six-year-old daughter’s jealousy of my two-and-a-half-year-old son had been very evident, showing up in name-calling and unkind words. I had made extra effort to give her more Special Time and one-to-one time and to enhance our connection. I had also used Playlistening to help her to vent
One point of difference between Hand in Hand and other parenting approaches is recognizing laughter and play as a way to relieve tension. So often, play is overlooked as a parenting tool, but here we see the amazing way play brought one parent and a bunch of kids together. The Day When We Played
Hand in Hand helps parents, educators, and healthcare professionals build more connected, playful, and joyful relationships with children through our unique approach and 5 simple Tools
Mom Elene Johas Teener tells us how Hand in Hand Parenting helped her meet her two aggressive sons. “Being an older parent with a fully developed career, I have experienced high pressure and stress situations. One of the most challenging jobs I had was being in charge of part of a county mental health program.
This is our 29th year of supporting parents and families! Your support will bring the benefits and resources of Hand in Hand Parenting to parents and childre…
Dear Hand in Hand, Please help. My 4-year-old son has had a turbulent time at pre-school and has become very aggressive. I am seeing this as an issue around separation. We have increased Special Time, and I’m finding he has a huge, driving desire to play from the minute I pick him up at midday.
If you’ve ever seen your child thrash a toy to pieces, order you locked in jail or speed down a steep slope on a skateboard you are probably aware of these play types and the stress they can cause us, as parents!
A Guest Post by Stephanie Parker My daughter is about to turn nine and I’ve been thinking recently that I’d like her to do more around the house. I haven’t spent enough time making this happen in the past, I’ve taken shortcuts by just doing things myself because it’s ‘quicker’. So this morning I’d washed
A Guest Post by Laura Minnigerode Let’s start with this fact: An aggressive child is struggling with fear. What can that look like in a preschool classroom? There are almost as many answers as children, but here are some behaviors I have seen in my classroom: Biting Grabbing Hitting Pushing Scratching Pinching Verbal attention seeking
Marieke is the loving mother of a little boy and girl. Together with her husband and kids, she lives in the center of the Netherlands. Apart from being a Han…
This week we’re talking about the small habits that could bring powerful change to the way your family connects
It was time for Karate class but a 9-year-old girl was refusing to go. “Why do you always make me do this stuff,” she yelled, crossing her arms. “You can’t make me,” she pouted. Her mom calmly told her to get her sports bag and that it was time to leave. The girl angrily stomped down
Savannah Sanfield trained clinically to work with children but felt so disheartened with the system she found herself in once qualified she focused on working with adults. It wasn’t until she became a parent needing practical tools and support herself that she discovered an approach that helped not only her family but in her clinical work too.