Your kiddos don’t want to fight with each other or constantly feel like things are unfair. At their core, siblings want to be friends and get along. But here’s the catch — they need your help to do so. In
Children thrive on connection with their parents. Their need for a sense of connection is strong and constant through childhood. It is this sense of safety and connection that allows children to learn at a great rate, to experiment and
I have thought a lot about what words I say to my two children when they are pushing boundaries and I need to set a limit. I have found the phrase, “I can’t let you do that” to be so
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
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
Un article traduit de l’anglais par Chloé Saint Guilhem, formatrice certifiée Hand in Hand Une enfant prend peur lorsque des circonstances qu’elle ne peut pas contrôler, ou des circonstances qu’elle ne comprend pas, perturbent son fragile sentiment de sécurité. Le
It took months to organize, but today you escaped for lunch with two old friends and left your kids with your partner. Secretly, you couldn’t be happier. Your youngest is going through a phase that is really demanding. They says
Most parents think the time to deal with separation issues is at the dreaded drop-off. But you can use calmer times to work on separation.
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
Q: My 7-year-old daughter keeps asking for her best friend to sleepover. We know the girl and her family quite well, and the girls really have a great time playing together. My daughter has had cousins to stay, and one
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
Children thrive on the connection with their caregivers. Their need for a sense of connection is strong and constant throughout childhood, forming the foundation for their emotional well-being. What does this have to do with separation anxiety, you might ask?
In this Facebook Live recording Certified Instructor Chantal Harrison from Australia shares a few tips you can use to help with your child’s separation anxiety.
Does it ever feel like your kids are just waiting for an excuse to start fighting? Family busyness, school stress, and changes in routine can all uproot a child’s sense of security. To get it back they need your warm
by Michelle Hartop, Hand in Hand Certified Instructor 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
Velma talks about how she helped her son face his separation anxiety, enjoy his martial arts classes and build resilience. Velma is a Certified Instructor wi…
In this Facebook Live, Certified Instructor Marilupe de la Calle answers parents questions around separation anxiety. From the Hand in Hand Toolbox Learn more about How Children’s Emotions Work in this free booklet Help your child build confidence and independence
My husband had been exceptionally busy with studying and work. He had had a lot of trips away from home over the last month, and when he was home he was studying. He had definitely not been around the
Hand in Hand Certified Instructors Laura Minnigerode, Austin, TX, and Grace Fleming, Santa Cruz, CA, host their Facebook Live series on using the Hand in Hand Tools with Babies
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
“She’s so clingy,” I found myself complaining about my one-year-old daughter. “I can’t get anything done!” Almost all the mothers with babies of a similar age agree with me. We spend our days socializing in baby groups, or at other people’s