The Yellow Car
Saturday, September 5 2009
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Our older son tore it out of his brother’s hands and said that he was playing with it.
Tag: toddlers
Helping a Parent Understand her Child
Tuesday, September 1 2009
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She had thought if her little girl was angry, that she was being ungrateful or inconsiderate or something like that.
Playful Parenting: The Vigorous Snuggle
Sunday, August 23 2009
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When one reasonable request doesn’t get through to our children, it’s time for an entirely new tactic. We propose the vigorous snuggle!
Defusing Diaper Changing
Saturday, August 15 2009
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She kept forcefully resisting me when I would try to get her lie her down on her changing pad.
A Limit on Aggression Helps Build Connection
Friday, June 26 2009
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My impression was that Joey was in need of having a huge cry to release his pent up feelings, but he couldn’t get to tears very easily since her was conditioned to repress them at home.
Setting a Limit Brings Healing
Thursday, May 21 2009
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Before I learned about the Hand in Hand approach, I either forced them to take a bath, doing it as quickly as possible, or I avoided giving them a bath at all.
A Bumpy Ride
Monday, April 27 2009
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…it even helped me, too, dispel the unpleasant memory of standing by powerlessly while she cried for me to help her.