Special Time is for Parents Too!
Wednesday, April 7 2010
I decided that we had to do some Special Time (whether we wanted to or not!)
Tag: Special Time
Connecting When the Door Is Closed
Friday, March 12 2010
I quickly grabbed a small notebook and pen, scribbled, “Dear Owen, I love you, Love Mommy” on a sheet of paper, and shoved it under the door.
Laughter Eases the Way to Brushing Teeth
Sunday, March 7 2010
Now, that it was time to brush teeth and go to bed, they were not in the mood.
Emotional Project – Toilet Troubles
Saturday, February 27 2010
The next time I saw him on tippy toes, with a worried look on his face, I moved towards him and put my arms around him. I said “Hey mate, it looks like you need to do a poo. I’m going to help you”. That was all he needed to start crying – he fought hard against me as he cried, “No, No, NO! I don’t want to.”
Helping a 10-Year Old Give Up Thumb-Sucking
Sunday, February 14 2010
I spent some “Special Time” with her, playing until we felt like we knew each other. Eventually, she told me that she wanted to stop sucking her thumb. I said that I would stay with her while she tried to think about taking her thumb out of her mouth, but that I wasn’t going to make her take it out.
Siblings Give Each Other Special Time
Tuesday, December 22 2009
After I had my daughter I didn’t know whether I wanted to have a second child. I didn’t really understand the benefits of having a sibling.
A Special Time Love Bomb Teaches Me About My Teen Son
Wednesday, October 21 2009
He was doing his thing, but he was thinking about me, too.
Three Connection Games to Play with Your Child and A New Baby
Tuesday, October 13 2009
Recently in our family we’ve had a new baby. That’s brought all sorts of adjustments, of course, for my son. There are a few “playlistening” ideas that have been helpful, that others may find useful too:
A Teacher Reaches Out
Tuesday, September 22 2009
I just told them both that I was there for them and that it was okay to cry.
Throwing Food, Not Tantrums
Tuesday, September 15 2009
After dinner, I remembered the Hand in Hand idea of allowing “taboo” things during Special Time.
Special Time Before Homework
Tuesday, August 18 2009
I was very proud of her transition, and I felt like Special Time had really smoothed things in a way that made us both very pleased.
The Healing Power of Parenting
Thursday, July 30 2009
Why was I plagued by thoughts of my less-than-ideal childhood when I should be enjoying my daughter’s happy one?
“I’ll Help You Wait” Makes a Friendship Possible
Monday, July 27 2009
She took in my answer, and began to scream.
Silent Presence
Friday, July 24 2009
I decided to not have any further agenda of my own and sat beside him, fully attentive, until time was up.
Special Time Changes Our Mornings
Thursday, May 14 2009
It hadn’t occurred to me that such a small amount of time would be useful for my child, but it certainly seemed worth a try.