It wasn’t the first time I’d warned my son that it was too close to dinner for him to be having cookies. “Please!!!!” He looked up at me with those two huge coffee-brown eyes. “Please,
What to Say During Staylistening Why is it Important to Say Very Little During Staylistening? Setting Limits with the Vigorous Snuggle When Children Lie
This wasn’t how I planned my morning. I had imagined more sleep and a peaceful waking. Instead, my five year old crawled in bed with me very early and wide awake. He snuggled warmly with
When Kids Hit, What Are They Really Saying? What should I do when my child hits? It’s one of the most common questions we get at Hand in Hand Parenting, and it’s the content
Humor is an uplifting strategy to use in setting limits if your child isn’t too upset. Kids love nothing better than a good laugh, and using humor to pry them out of their behavioral ruts
When he was four years old, mom Laura Minnigerode and her son Lucian set aside time to play each morning one on one, as a way to encourage connection. This devoted “Special Time” happened
My son is diagnosed with sensory issues so getting dressed is a daily challenge for all the family. One morning, I wanted to take the kids out for a walk, so we could have some
By Rachel Schofield Like it or not, part of everyday life as a parent is Setting Limits with our child. We naturally want to keep our kids safe, help them build respectful relationships and learn