Here, mom Elene Johas Teener tells us how Hand in Hand Parenting helped her meet her two aggressive sons. “Being an older parent with a fully developed career, I have experienced high pressure and stress situations. One of the … Continue reading
Tag Archives: separation anxiety
How to Confront Separation Anxiety Supportively
Playlistening with Anca Deaconu Every Monday morning, just as soon as he wakes up, my son remembers that he’s supposed to go to the kindergarten and starts protesting: “I don’t like it, mommy and I don’t want to go; please let me … Continue reading
A New Approach to Separation Anxiety in Class
In most daycare and preschools, parents are encouraged to make drop off brief. A quick kiss or hug and then out the door. But not in Shelley Macy’s classes. She makes efforts to welcome each parent warmly and tries not … Continue reading
Separation Anxiety: Two Tools That Will Help
A Guest Post by Irina Nichifiriuc In the middle of preparing a free webinar with my fellow Hand in Hand Instructor, Anca Deaconu about Separation Anxiety, The Universe (and my children) decided to give me the perfect opportunity to practice what I preach. … Continue reading
“I Want my Mom!” How to Solve Sleepover Separation
Q: My 7-year-old daughter keeps asking for her best friend to sleepover. We know the girl and her family quite well, and the girls really have a great time playing together. My daughter has had cousins to stay, and one … Continue reading
Monday Blues are Cured by Special Time
His fear is real. His tears are real. This is my son, trusting me, showing me how he feels. And I honor the chance that he offers me, that of being there for him. We’re together in this.
Why I Was Losing Patience with Separation Anxiety
It is a work in progress, but I am sure that without having my safe place to offload, I would not be discovering I often already have the resources available to be the parent I want to be.
Playing Away Preschool Separation Struggles!
Is separation anxiety keeping your child from enjoying preschool? Now you can build your child’s confidence and say good-bye to separation anxiety.
Every Child Has Feelings About Mummy Leaving
David and his mum came recently to a Parenting by Connection class series I taught, which included two Play Events. This is where families meet for a couple of hours, and the adults play with children just the way the … Continue reading
Listening Helps Calm My Grandson’s Fears
When our grandson was one, and just walking, we convinced his parents to let us babysit so they could have a night out. They were quite nervous because they did not like to hear their son crying. We told them … Continue reading
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