You’ve had a hard day and you walk through the door, ready to see your child and find out what you missed. Except that when you walk into your home, your son or daughter gives you a sour look. You … Continue reading
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How To Help Children Face A Fear of Injections
A Guest Post By Emilie Leeks All children are very likely to have to undergo some sort of unpleasant medical procedures in their young lives – some more challenging than others. This story describes our experience of getting our very … Continue reading
Play With a Child That Hates Nappy Changes
A Guest Post by Emilie Leeks Our third child (who has just turned 2) does not like having his nappy changed! He might run away when we suggest it, often with a cheeky grin back at us, or he might say … Continue reading
Play Helped When My Child Acted Helpless
Kristen Volk on Playlistening My daughter was a very capable girl at eight years old. She was smart, strong, clever, and so resourceful. But at the same time, she sometimes acted helpless. As a single parent, it would drive me … Continue reading
Games to Help Kids That Won’t Nap
Dear Hand in Hand, I’m having real trouble because my toddler just won’t nap. He gets frustrated and annoyed when he doesn’t sleep, but as soon as I suggest nap time, he runs away. He resists and cries when I try … 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
How Parents Can Use Play To Help with Bullying
By Zsuzsanna Egry My seven-year-old son had been being bullied by his classmates for months. It had started with the boys, but soon some of the girls picked up on it as well. Our life was not good, and his … Continue reading
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