Saying Good-bye to a Pet
Monday, October 10 2011
My five-year-old son caught a three-inch long skink lizard the other day. It was very exciting for both my sons. The lizard was given a name and a place to stay. But, by the next
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Starting Kindergarten
Thursday, September 15 2011
My five-year-old started kindergarten last week and he is almost finished with his second week. It wasn’t an easy transition for him and here is how we supported him using Parenting by Connection tools. Through
Setting Limits after a Playdate
Friday, September 10 2010
It was one of those necessary limits that we parents set every day and I liked the process as it didn’t build up tension in him or in myself, instead, it diffused it. I didn’t resort to threats or bribes, and I didn’t raise my voice. It made us close and playful.
Carpool Playlistening
Sunday, August 1 2010
Parents got together and came up with a carpool arrangement, then invited one of the Hand in Hand trainers for an education night to learn about Parenting by Connection tools. Some families started doing Special Time and Staylistening at home.
Special Time Helps with Teethbrushing
Sunday, June 6 2010
Whenever I caught a break from his rigorous brushing, I begged, “no more!” in vain. He would put more rigor into his brushing laughing and really enjoying this role reversal.
Emotional Project – Help for Nail Biting
Friday, April 30 2010
I talked about nail biting, how I feel about it, and how I feel about my sons doing it. It felt to me as if nail biting was one of those habits that was almost impossible to shake off. I felt that my sons were doomed to live with the habit for the rest of their lives.
Laughter Eases the Way to Brushing Teeth
Sunday, March 7 2010
Now, that it was time to brush teeth and go to bed, they were not in the mood.