It’s the season to be…making rituals? What is a Ritual Anyway? Elle asks this week are rituals the same as routine and is implementing them just a lot of extra work? Abigail mentions some family rituals that may already be in … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Listen Five Simple Tools
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
Why Does My Child Always Want Mom?
Our son is nearly three years old. He still goes through some separation anxiety when he’s without his mom. We usually put him to bed together, but the other night, my wife needed a break. So our routine began. I … Continue reading
How Emergency Special Time Helps an Aggressive Sibling
Early one morning, my seven-year-old daughter began to be aggressive with her younger brother. She insisted that he play with her—and on her terms. He did his best to tell her no, but he wasn’t getting through. The situation was … Continue reading
How Can I Handle My Child’s Picky Eating Without Disrupting the Whole Family?
Setting Limits and Staylistening Those of you with picky eaters are familiar with requests—or demands—for “something else” to eat. Rigidity around food is like rigidity around anything else: it signals a need for help. We often need to set a … Continue reading
12 Fun Summer Games That Help Kids Solve Their Power Struggles
Are you seeing power plays lately? When it seems like your children are trying to outbid each other to get your attention, or you are hearing that siblings or friends who are normally close are falling out and excluding one … Continue reading
Two Ways To Stop Your Downward Parenting Spiral
Parents’ intense feelings for their children, the everyday grind of daily life, emotional ties and pressure from society are all big contributors in this topsy-turvy whirl of emotions, she says. “Parenting is emotional work because we love our children so much,” said Patty. “Most parents have never felt that intensity of love before their first child. They would do anything for them. It’s overwhelming.”
What is a Listen Book Club? Tools, Clubs and Classes at Hand in Hand
Dear Hand in Hand Parenting I read Patty and Tosha’s book Listen recently and found it really useful. I’ve been trying out some of the tools at home and have seen some big differences. My son loves special time, and … Continue reading
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