To The Mama Whose Birth Did Not Go to Plan: You Are Not a Failure
Dear Mama, If you have had a birth experience that did not go as you hoped or planned, it’s not selfish to have negative feelings about it. Even though you, or the people around
These Five Things Make for Happy New Parents
Having a baby is like moving to a new country. We have lots of questions as we get to know this new person in our lives and many feelings can surface for us in the
Parent Struggles: My Partner Doesn’t Want to Co-Sleep
Dear Hand in Hand, My son is 18 months old and most nights I end up falling asleep in his room with him. I’m enjoying our closeness and don’t particularly want to stop sleeping with
Answering A Child’s Questions About Shocking News Stories
As an adult I am confused and disturbed by the details of this crime. Children do not understand it and their world-view is unable to comprehend so much of it. Protect them from details.
Special Time Helped Me Support My Son’s Big Ideas
I was on Special Time duty one particular weekend and had done 20 minutes with each of my younger two children. Next, it was my oldest son’s turn. He’s 7. Originally he’d said he wanted
How to Help Your Child Stay in Bed and Sleep at Night
By Roma Norriss I remember being frightened at night as a child, calling out to my parents or being too afraid to call out. I would lie frozen in my bed watching shadows in the
My Own Sweet Success Story with Respectful Parenting
“When I first started my Hand in Hand Parenting journey, I used to wish for success stories. Fast-forward 4.5 years, and here I am to share my own. I hope this helps someone know that Hand
Why Has My Little Boy Become Violent?
Dear Hand in Hand, Please help. My 4-year-old son has had a turbulent time at pre-school and has become very aggressive. I am seeing this as an issue around separation. We have increased Special Time,
A New Approach to Setting Limits on Aggressive Behaviors in the Early Learning Classroom
A Guest Post by Laura Minnigerode Let’s start with this fact: An aggressive child is struggling with fear. What can that look like in a preschool classroom? There are almost as many answers as children,
Împreună în momente de haos: ce să facem atunci când frații au emoţii puternice în același timp
Ce părinte nu și-a dorit să se poată clona într-o armată de experți în supraveghere, giugiuleală, îngrijirea copiilor, purtarea lor, ținut în brațe, schimbarea scutecelor și menaj? De câte ori nu spunem: “Sunt numai eu”?
3 Understandings That Helped Me Respond More Calmly to my Child’s Aggressive Behavior
When my husband and I chose parenthood through adoption, I knew that I would be mothering a child who carried deep hurt. These days, children are generally removed due to adversity in their birth families,
Navigating Turbulent Times With Your Tween
It was time for Karate class but a 9-year-old girl was refusing to go. “Why do you always make me do this stuff,” she yelled, crossing her arms. “You can’t make me,” she pouted. Her
How Do You Get Out from Under Parent Guilt?
We ardently wish we could make a perfect life for our children. Unfortunately, life doesn’t work that way.
Why Responding With Calm Helps An Upset Child
When my daughter was five and a half, we decided to take our craft project outside on a gorgeous afternoon. As soon as she sat down, a big black spider jumped on her arm and
How To Keep Calm Even on School Day Mornings
Is getting ready for school making you all stressed every morning? Do you find yourself screaming “We’re gonna be late!”… …only to find your son still sitting around in his pyjamas? Do you ask yourself why you
Key Articles for Professionals
Welcome to our resource hub for Professionals and Educators. Here, you’ll find articles that offer insights, strategies, and actionable advice to support children’s emotional well-being and resilience. Explore them to see how the Hand in Hand
Care Package of Resources for Difficult Times
We cannot begin to imagine how overwhelming and heartbreaking this time must be for you and your family. Being near or experiencing a traumatic event affects every part of life, and trying to parent through
6 Things I Learned When I Brought Connection into the Classroom
Sarah Charlton works as a learning support assistant with secondary school-aged children in the UK and has seen the benefits of bringing connection tools into the classroom, with teachers and pupils. Here are six illuminating