I was on Special Time duty one particular weekend and had done 20 minutes with each of my younger two children. Next, it was my oldest son’s turn. He’s 7. Originally he’d said he wanted to play football, which I … Continue reading
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How Connection Boosts Your Child’s Brain and Fosters Better Behavior
With Stephanie Parker and Anna Cole As parents, we all strive for “those days.” Those days when we all get up and eat breakfast together. Those days when everyone’s bags are packed and it’s smiles all the way to school. … Continue reading
One Way To Keep Connections Strong on Vacation
A Guest Post by Yasmeen Almahdy We long to relax and enjoy each other’s company on vacation, but in new surroundings, after long journeys, children can feel out of sorts and disconnected, and often meltdown on holidays. Allocating one-on-one time … Continue reading
A Simple Strategy To Help Kids Face Their Challenges
A Guest Post by Yasmeen Almahdy As little as five or 10 minutes following a child in play can transform many of the big challenges parents face raising little ones today. If you want to set a limit on behavior, transition … 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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