A Powerful Way To Make Sure A Child Feels Loved
By Rachel Schofield A stunning 80% of adults feel like their parents didn’t really love them as a kid (1). This creates a drain on the mental health of children. Of course, we all love
Marilupe de la Calle
En Español I’m Marilupe, and I’m glad you’re here today. I am a Mexican mom living in the US with my husband and my two amazing girls. I feel fortunate that I get to share
Imperfect Is Good Enough
He reminds me that no one expects me to be perfect except myself. And I lose it over how much pressure I put on myself… and how I’m failing my children…
15 Playful Tips To Help ‘Shy’ Children Shine
a guest post from Kate Orson, a Hand in Hand Parent Shyness is a label, often put on children, but actually it’s just a set of reactions to a certain situation. Who has a ‘shy’
The Value of Support
I could smell something burning. I was in the bathroom helping my daughter who had just wet her pants, while my older son was screaming for my attention in the living room, “Come here now
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
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