Start Thinking about Anecdotes
Anecdote Guidelines During the first 5 months of the Certification Program, we’d like you to focus on deepening your use of the Listening Tools to solve problems and strengthen connection in your family. If something
Does Playlistening Distract a Child From Their Feelings?
Playlistening is the art of using play to listen to our children. Since play is the way children process and express their thoughts and feelings, using play to listen to and connect with our children
7 Steps You Can Take To Get Your Parents On-Board With Hand in Hand Parenting
Like most, I parent differently than my parents did. I knew that seeing me do things differently than they did could stir up feelings for them, especially about their most challenging parenting times. (Hello, teenage
Exhausted? Overwhelmed? If You Work with Kids This Support Tool Can Stop Burn Out
My mojo had gone AWOL. I had become a robotic and brittle childminder. I was snappy and impatient. Of course, if I’d heard another childminder talking to children with such exasperation I’d have given them
These Kind Ways to Stop Breastfeeding Support You and Your Child
My first year of motherhood felt a bit like trying to stay in control of a runaway train. Breastfeeding did not come easily to me and so I was delighted to reach the milestone of
Tired of Hearing Your Child Say NO to Naps? Try This Reframe
I just wanted her to nap. My energy was spent and getting her to sleep was my sole agenda. Unfortunately, my cheerful, “Time for nap” was met with her “No” as she continued playing on the
Setting Limits Around Nursing in the Morning
I wanted more flexibility with my 4-year-old. He had been acting with increasing rigidity throughout our day. So, I started to think of all the areas in which he had a lot of emotionally charged
Why Do I Keep Losing My Temper with My Toddler?
Getting angry with your toddler? Ask yourself this, How did you feel about your child becoming a toddler? While some parents mourn the loss of babyhood, most are eager to see their babies become toddlers.
“I Don’t Want To!” Holding An Expectation When Your Child Refuses
A Gentle Parent’s Guide to Getting Your Children to Do Something You’re on the home stretch. Dinner is done. Toys have been tidied. PJs are on. You have storybooks in hand, and there is just
How to Handle Your Child’s Defiance: Four Discipline Strategies Reviewed
Ever told your child not to start playing blocks and then watched as they dump out the whole basket? Have you asked your child repeatedly to feed their pet and still find the food bowl
“It’s Not Fair” – Coping When Your Child Complains Over the Holidays
“Somehow my older child didn’t think Santa was fair this year. She felt her sister’s presents were bigger and better, and hers were smaller and worse. Although I felt badly for her because she truly
How To Play Your Way Out Of Sibling Rivalry
Having two boys is great and wonderful. And simultaneously, one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. As a childminder I look after 3 toddlers every day, but having two of my own children feels
Should I Still Be Co-Sleeping With My Tween?
“Hi, I’ve been using the Hand in Hand tools for a few years but my husband has never really been on board. I’ve modelled using the Tools – and over the years he used to
Hand in Hand Podcast
Hand in Hand Podcast Handling Halloween Howls Using the Hand in Hand Tools Elle Kwan October 30, 2019 No Comments You’re Invited To The 100th Episode Podcast Party – Starring You! Elle Kwan October 24,