A guest post by Heidi Grainger Russell This wasn’t how I planned my morning. I had imagined more sleep and a peaceful waking. Instead, my five year old crawled in bed with me very early and wide awake. He snuggled … Continue reading
Tag Archives: playful parenting strategies
How to Set Limits with Laughter
A Guest Post by Stephanie Parker My daughter is about to turn nine and I’ve been thinking recently that I’d like her to do more around the house. I haven’t spent enough time making this happen in the past, I’ve … Continue reading
Complaining Kids? Try This One Thing To Stop The Whining
A Guest Post By Yasmeen Almahdy One day, we were traveling by car six about hours away from our home town. I got food for the kids so they wouldn’t feel hungry during the ride, and they were soon tucking … Continue reading
Responsive Parenting and Autism: Addressing Anger with Play
A Guest Post by Emilie Leeks Parenting in our pre-Hand in Hand days, we would never have considered going playful in response to ‘rude’ or upset behaviour. I don’t think we’re alone–it just wasn’t the done thing in most of our childhoods I imagine, and would … Continue reading
8 Rules for Safe and Healthy Play [Infographic]
We know that play is a child’s work.The best play provides opportunities for fun, and also chances to build intelligence. Because good play has the power to help children laugh through fears and address their issues, and get connected to … Continue reading
Toddler Won’t Brush Teeth? Try this!
Playlistening with Emilie Leeks When our youngest child was three, he did not come willingly to do his teeth! He wouldn’t come to the sink at all, and he’d clamp his mouth tight shut, or cry so, so hard whenever … Continue reading
How to Make Brushing Teeth Fun
Guest post from Roma Norriss at BirthingABetterWorld My son had been avoiding brushing his teeth for a couple of days before Christmas, and then on Christmas day, he’d eaten more sugary foods than he’s usually allowed. My husband was getting … Continue reading
What If I’m Just Not A Playful Parent?
“Play with me?” That one question is asked at least 100 times a day in most houses, by kids to their parents. Time and time again we hear that play improves connections. Greys Anatomy-creator (and former workaholic) Shonda Rhimes did a … Continue reading
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