Family holidays can be a special challenge for us parents. It’s good to spend time together. But often getting to the holiday destination can be stressful, and by definition, everyone is tired and worn out to begin with. We parents are often really, badly, in need of some down-time. And at times like these,
Connection-based parenting puts connection before correction, is relationship-centered and trauma-aware, and can feel radically different and hopeful.
Dans nos bons moments en tant que parents, nous nous rappelons combien le fait de partager notre quotidien avec un enfant est un cadeau. Mais reconnaissons-le, prendre soin de nos enfants jour après jour implique aussi d’essuyer un grand nombre de crises de larmes et de colères ! Avec l’approche parentale Hand in Hand, j’ai
Un article traduit de l’anglais par Sophie Menard, formatrice certifiée Hand in Hand Ah, nos enfants ! C’est débordants de joie et d’enthousiasme que nous les avons accueillis dans nos vies, en tant que parents… Nous avions hâte de leur offrir tout notre amour et de faire grandir notre amour en tant que couple à
Un article traduit de l’anglais par Chloé Saint Guilhem, formatrice certifiée Hand in Hand Les enfants aiment leur papa ! Tes enfants adorent entendre ta voix, te voir passer la porte, s’asseoir à côté de toi à table et jouer avec toi aussi longtemps que tu peux jouer. Un père que je connais m’a raconté
We all know about physical first aid, even if we haven’t a clue how to actually perform CPR. So why don’t we tend to think about ‘emotional first aid’?
Having a plan for emotional first aid helps your family heal after traumatic events, build closeness and resilience.
Special Time boosts connection and eases sibling rivalry, but can feel hard to fit in when you have a large family. Mom of five Sophie Menard shares how she adapted the tool using her three golden rules.
New parent? These ideas will nurture you and build a strong base of understanding between you and your baby as you grow together.
A mama asked me recently what she should do when her child hits her? How do you make a child stop hitting? It’s a great question, because the key part to remember is that we are responsible for making the behaviour stop. Actually making it stop, as opposed to telling your three-year-old to stop hitting.
Raising a mini-me can take soul searching and acceptance – for yourself and your child. These ideas will help if your child reminds you of you, and that feels hard.
What motivates your child to stick with a task and master new skills, even when it feels hard? These science-backed strategies help you to support your child through tough moments.
Strict or non-strict parenting? Parents often ask which is best. Experts say kids thrive with a bit of both. Read why, and how to get started.
“My one and a half year old boy keeps pulling his sister’s hair and biting her. I’ve tried everything to get him to stop. His aggressive behaviour is driving me crazy! If he continues to pull everyones hair and bite them, how am I supposed to take him anywhere? How can I send him to
Who is this strong-willed child? A strong willed child might be considered an elusive creature. They can assume many shapes and is known by many names, from the affectionate “spunky” and “spirited” to sterner terms such as “naughty” and “oppositional”. Teachers and educators might consider this child the “troublemaker.” Parents and relatives might call them
“People always say ‘choose your battles in parenting’. Let’s choose peace instead. After all, children are not our enemies, and childhood should not be a battleground.’ This wise thinking from L.R. Knost is a wonderful aim—and something that most parents strive for. None of us begin parenting hoping to spend hours locked in battle. But
Did you ever guess parenting could feel so lonely? As parents, we face so many challenges and difficulties, from financial stress, to relationship difficulties, to guilt, exhaustion, sleep deprivation as well as other oppressions, including racism and elitism. When parenting feels lonely, it impacts your relationships Hand in Hand Parenting’s approach to parenting by connection
“I’ll do anything you want during Special Time…” When you offer your children Special Time, sooner or later they realise exciting doors have opened for them. One of them is screen time. It took a while for my sweet boys, but then the inevitable happened. One day, they looked at me and said, “Hey, that
If you ever get short-tempered, exhausted, tearful or find yourself at the end of your rope with parenting, here’s some good news. There is a parenting Tool you can use to naturally relieve this tension and heaviness. A Tool that offers a fast way back to responsive parenting. This Tool has been proven to work