The Benefits of Laughter at Bedtime
Contrary to popular belief we should actually wind our children up before sleep! Roughhousing, and lots of giggles, can help children release any stress or remaining tension from the day. It also helps to build
A Good Cry and a Good Listener Changes Everything
Setting a limit at bedtime can bring up big feelings for children. Holding the limit, while making room to also hear the feelings is a challenge, but it builds a child’s confidence and connection with
20 Playful Ways To Heal Aggression
Aggression is common in toddlers, but that doesn’t mean it’s inevitable. The Hand in Hand approach is based on the fact that all children are naturally, good, loving and co-operative. Sometimes hurt feelings overwhelm their
Why Your Child Acts up on Vacation
When a child displays off track and unreasonable behavior, they are often asking for us to bring a limit to help them stop. Bringing a limit to off track behavior can provide the emotional release
Want to be a better parent? Forget the kids sometimes
I’ve been feeling quite disconnected from my partner recently and when this happens I seem to get really cross and resentful towards him for the smallest thing.
A Fun Way to Get Bedtime to Happen
Having a power struggle at bedtime is hard on everyone. By using Playlistening, my son could save face and get to practice having some power in the situation, which small children rarely do.
10 Ways That Laughter Can Transform Your Day
After a bit of laughter our child is often much more likely to co-operate with us without a power struggle. Here are ten awkward moments where laughter can save the day. Repeat as necessary until
Questions to Ask Yourself to Keep Your Holiday Sanity
The abundance of holidays can feel full enough for some, but perhaps missing something or someone for others. Wish lists might include more “or” less food, or people, or toys. Holidays can be rigorous for
Ages and Stages: What Crying Means
When young and old babies cry it can trigger or activate our own emotional learning experiences from childhood. We feel a deep desire to know what is causing them distress and how to help.
The One Basic Secret of Reducing Parenting Stress
You know it better than anyone: parenting isn’t all rainbows and butterflies. It’s poopy diapers, grocery store tantrums, and sticky fingers. It’s a job that asks so much of you, regardless of whether you have
Helping Children Sleep
Listen in as Certified Hand in Hand Parenting Instructors Maya Coleman, PhD Clinical Psychologist and Georgie Bancroft, PhD Psychologist share stories of how parents and other carers have helped their children sleep.
Podcasts en español para nuevos padres
Las madres y los padres aman a sus hijos. Todos los días se esfuerzan y hacen lo mejor que pueden. Hand in Hand ofrece apoyo e información útil para las nuevas mamás y los nuevos
Your Fear Toolkit: How to Help your Child with Fear and Anxiety
When our children become paralyzed with fear, it’s hard to know how to help them! A father I know remembers seeing his son in this state during a family vacation at Lake George at the
How I’m Sharing My Hope and Gratitude
How could I possibly settle for status quo and watch so many parents struggle when I hold in my hands these simple, yet brilliant, strategies that can help parents create a much more pleasant home
What To Do When Your Child “Just Won’t Listen” Replay
If you’ve ever thought to yourself “life would be so much easier if I could get my child to just listen,” this is the call for you. In this free replay, Kathy Gordon addresses ways
Helping Children Sleep
Join Certified Hand in Hand Parenting Instructors Maya Coleman, PhD Clinical Psychologist and Georgie Bancroft, PhD Psychology in this free parenting call, as they share stories of how parents and other carers have helped their
Why My Son Cried When He Won the Game
It was nearly bedtime and we were playing a family card game. My 3 year old was tired and his behavior was flaring. Everything was wrong for him. “I don’t want that card…I don’t want
“No, We Can’t Send Her Back”: Five Keys for Preparing Your Family for the Birth of a Sibling
Two days after my son was born, his five-year old sister carefully and quietly carried his bouncy chair to a room in the back of the house that wasn’t used much. When I walked back