Many children go through phases where they resist sleep, either in the day, at night or both! “How can I get my child to nap?” This question came to us from a parent recently, during a Facebook Live with Kristen Volk. … Continue reading
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Supporting Parents in Low-Income Communities
Hand in Hand entirely shifted my point of view regarding parenting and relationship. I grew up in Taiwan and no one in my childhood had ever taught me anything about the need for connection. Instead, there was a lot of spanking and isolation when I was not behaving according to the adult standards. I want to be a different kind of parent for my own children.
Using Play to End Sibling Rivalry
I could let my son continue to show me his impulse to interfere with his sister and I didn’t have to yell at him or tell him he was a “bad” kid. I knew there was nothing wrong with my son just because he wasn’t feeling connected and his impulse control was impaired. He needed connection first, before he could have good impulse control.
Power Struggles Over the Car Seat
The power struggle was on full swing. First, she wouldn’t get in her car seat. Then she wouldn’t latch her seatbelt or let me do it. Then after she was latched in, sometimes within 30 seconds she would take her seatbelt apart again.
Helping My Child Through Homework Struggles
The school year started off well for my fourth grade son and homework seemed to be moving along smoothly. However, by mid-January I started to see a progression of hemming and hawing, procrastination and delay tactics, a prickly attitude, distractions, … Continue reading
Helping My Daughter Feel Capable
First I started carrying all 48 lbs. of her in front of me. When that became too much, I shifted her to piggy back. It wasn’t long before that became too much for me. I knew I had to figure out a creative way to help her feel independent and capable but not feel like I was pushing her away. This would be a perfect time for Playlistening.
Helping My Son Sleep Through The Night
My nine year old son usually falls right asleep at night. This has been such a blessing for me and quite contrary to his younger sister who likes to stay up late. On one particular night he was jumping out … Continue reading
Stopping Sibling Rivalry
A playful way to resolve sibling conflict can go a long way toward a happy, cooperative family life.
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