The “Wrong” Sippy Cup
Wednesday, May 18 2011
Last night, my son (27 months) was having a typical evening, in a pretty good mood generally but, as usual, resisted having his teeth brushed. I brushed them just a little bit, let him brush
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Listening through a Homework Challenge
Sunday, April 10 2011
My daughter was given a month to learn all the states and their capitals. She’s in fifth grade. About two weeks before the due date, she had learned some states, but not many, and I
I Love You No Matter What Feelings You Are Having
Saturday, February 5 2011
It felt like an MFA in parenting! I think he really got the message that I love him and accepted his feelings and would not punish him for sharing them. Which now I realize I WAS doing in the past even though I had NO IDEA I was doing that!
Thumb-sucking and Holding Feelings Inside
Sunday, January 16 2011
We have raised my 6-year old daughter with Parenting by Connection ideas. One of my daughter’s friends sucks his thumb often. Suddenly, she began experimenting with sucking her thumb—she had never used her thumb as
Sleep Issues: Helping My 5-year-old Sleep on Her Own
Wednesday, January 5 2011
My habit had been to lay down with my five-year-old daughter at bedtime until she was asleep, which often took half an hour or more. She would fall asleep fairly easily when others put her
Supporting My Daughter in Learning Multiplication Tables
Sunday, December 26 2010
My daughter pretty much skated through first and second grade math, but now it’s getting a bit more challenging and she has to memorize her multiplication tables. This is not something she enjoys and she
What Is Your Child Saying When She Cries?
Thursday, December 9 2010
For the last few weeks my five-year-old hasn’t wanted to play independently. She either wanted to play with a friend or watch a video. We took her to a Hand in Hand Parenting Play Morning
Helping an Adopted Child with Night Waking
Thursday, November 18 2010
We adopted our daughter at birth but due to the state’s adoption laws and her case of jaundice, she was confined to the hospital nursery for 5 days. We had limited access to her during
The Gift of a Thousand Tantrums
Tuesday, November 9 2010
This morning Brook, my mostly mild-mannered four-year-old, had a huge tantrum. We were just about to get in the car and join our friends on a hike. It all seemed to be going as planned
Special Time Leads to Connection
Tuesday, October 26 2010
I am absolutely amazed at the powerful effects that Special Time has on my relationship with my daughter, and also in helping her address things that are bothering her.
Tantrum Training Class Helps a Family
Wednesday, October 13 2010
First I would like to thank for your support. I am so glad that I could attend the Tantrum Training seminar. I have a 2.5 year old son and a 16 month old daughter. As
Listening Helps my Daughter
Sunday, September 19 2010
She started to cry on and off, and I tried to remember if anything had happened that might have upset her.
Setting Limits after a Playdate
Friday, September 10 2010
It was one of those necessary limits that we parents set every day and I liked the process as it didn’t build up tension in him or in myself, instead, it diffused it. I didn’t resort to threats or bribes, and I didn’t raise my voice. It made us close and playful.
Dad’s Listening Leads to Cooperation
Friday, September 3 2010
I’ve been working with Cynthia on learning how to build a solid foundation through working with my daughter rather than trying to control her.
Help Your Child Offload Kindergarten Stress
Monday, July 26 2010
This was my first experience with Stay Listening and I loved it! No need to say the right thing, counsel, negotiate, or give advice. Being present, listening, and trusting my son’s emotional processing – this felt right!