Six Nourishing Ideas That All New Parents Should Hear
New parent? These ideas will nurture you and build a strong base of understanding between you and your baby as you grow together.
A Parent Asks, How Do I Stop 3-Year-Old-Hitting?
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
Next Steps – Building Ongoing Support
We are so honored that you’ve joined us for Refresh. We hope you will keep coming back to this classroom anytime you need to Refresh again. This classroom will remind of the foundation or building
How Parent Listening Time is More Helpful Than Venting
Dear Hand in Hand, “I’ve heard a lot about the parent listening tool, Listening Partnerships, but what makes them so different to the good, easy chats I have with my friends about parenting? I have
Bad Feelings Don’t Make You a Bad Parent
I remember vividly the day I stopped a half-second short of slamming my two-year-old into the wall. He had just hurt the baby, and not for the first time. I was livid. I was almost out
Getting Started — Guidelines for Good Listening Partnerships
As parents, we devote our time to the care and well-being of others. We hear a lot about self-care, about why it’s important to take timeouts for ourselves, or about how being mindful and calm
What If I’m Just Not A Playful Parent?
“Play with me?” That one question is asked at least 100 times a day in most houses, by kids to their parents. Time and time again we hear that play improves connections. Greys Anatomy-creator (and former
The Day I First Partnered with My Child
The day that changed my life didn’t start out promisingly at all. My almost three-year-old son had pinkeye in both eyes. His eyes were really gunky, and he didn’t feel well. I managed to gather
The Science Behind Staylistening
Our children can pick really inconvenient times to melt down; they throw themselves on the floor in a flood of tears and refuse to go anywhere! They frustrate us when we are trying to get
What to Say During Staylistening
Our parents, for the most part, didn’t listen to us while we were having passionate feelings. This had never been modeled for them. We, in turn, are sometimes at a loss as to what to
Listening Partnerships – The Key to Calm, Patient Parenting
You’ve seen your children release their feelings of hurt and tension. They’re naturals! The minute something challenging happens, they dive right in to expel the tension. With a Listening Partnership, it’s your turn. So, What
Why It’s Not Helpful to Name A Child’s Feelings
Naming emotions doesn’t make them disappear. Instead, welcome emotions without naming them – at least while your child is upset.
How Hand In Hand Parenting Is Helping Me Raise My Mini Me Child (And Learn To Love Myself In The Process)
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.
The Secret Behind Raising Motivated Children
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.
Help Your Child Overcome A Fear Of Vaccines
Many children fear getting vaccines, blood tests and other minor procedures. Use these ideas help them offload the fear and find confidence.
Strict Or Non-Strict Parenting? Why Kids Need A Bit Of Both To Thrive
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.
Parent Coaching Can Help You Feel Like The Confident Parent You Want To Be.
Parent coaching gives you new ideas and strategies, plus support as you practice integrating them into your family.
The Hidden Causes Behind Your Child’s Bad Behavior – And How To Stop It
“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