The Yellow Car
Saturday, September 5 2009
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
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
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
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
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
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
…it even helped me, too, dispel the unpleasant memory of standing by powerlessly while she cried for me to help her.