If you are a parent, you know tantrums come with the territory. And if you know Hand in Hand Parenting, you know that there are one or two simple tools that can help you navigate tantrums calmly. Setting Warm Limits … Continue reading
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Tantrums: Should I Talk About Them With My Child?
Dear Hand in Hand I’ve worked really hard to support my daughter when she cries recently. When I hold her and tell her I’m listening she does come to a point when her tears clear, and she seems happy and … Continue reading
When a Child Prefers One Parent
A Guest Post By Madeleine Winter It took months to organise, but today you escaped for lunch with two old friends and left your kids with your partner. Secretly, you couldn’t be happier. Your youngest is going through a phase … Continue reading
5 Parenting Tricks to Keep Your Halloween Happy
Halloween is a time for fun, thrills and excitement, but it’s also a time for costumes, candy and chaos. No wonder children can become a little ghoulish. If you don’t want to morph into a monstrous mama or papa, try these … Continue reading
Secrets about Tantrums and Stress-free Ways To Deal With Them
It goes without saying that with parenting comes tantrums, but how you deal with them can profoundly shape your own parenting experience and your children’s upbringing. Despite the term “terrible twos,” as they’re labeled, being widespread, tantrums can begin before … Continue reading
Why Tantrums Happen and How You Can Help…Part 1
By Patty Wipfler Crying out for Connection The man at my parenting talk is exasperated by his two-year-old son’s behavior. “First, he wants a glass of milk,” he tells me. “I pour the glass and hand it to him, and … Continue reading
In the Eye of The Storm: How To Stay through Staylistening
By Heidi Grainger Russell It can be hard to stay with your child through an intense crying session, especially if you child runs off or tells you to go away. Here’s how Hand in Hand’s Heidi Grainger Russell rode out … Continue reading
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