One point of difference between Hand in Hand and other parenting approaches is recognizing laughter and play as a way to relieve tension. So often, play is overlooked as a parenting tool, but here we see the amazing way … Continue reading
Tag Archives: connection play
How Play Helps Keep Kids on Task
A Guest Post by Michelle Pate My partner’s son has to do one hour of eye exercises each night. Needless to say they are the last thing he wants to do. To give my partner a break from the limit … Continue reading
How I Used Play to Help When My Child Was Fighting With Her Friend
A guest post with Stephanie Parker Yesterday my 8-year-old daughter had a friend playing at our house all day. There were lots of arguments and power struggles over their play. It wasn’t going well. The other girl said that she wanted … Continue reading
When Your Child Doesn’t Want Special Time
A guest Post by Kate Orson author of Tears Heal Special time; one of Hand in Hand’s Five Parenting tools, is a wonderful way to deepen your connection with your child, to build the safety they need to tell us … Continue reading
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