Guest post from Roma Norriss at BirthingABetterWorld My son had been avoiding brushing his teeth for a couple of days before Christmas, and then on Christmas day, he’d eaten more sugary foods than he’s usually allowed. My husband was getting … Continue reading
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Play with My Preteen: Relieving Pre-Performance Jitters
By Sarah Charlton My preteen son is preparing for his first leading role in a school play, and the pre-performance nerves are really starting to kick in now. I decided that an opportunity to laugh off some of those jitters … Continue reading
One Genius Game to Combat “I’m Tired”
A guest post by Kate Orson You may have noticed that when children say “I’m tired,” they may not always mean it. Sometimes, “I’m tired” actually means “I’m starting to feel some uncomfortable feelings, and I can’t think of any … Continue reading
When Kids Words Hurt
a guest post by miranda fairhall “She’s viciously swearing, venomously shouting horrible things” I explain to my Listening Partner. I am relating the story of my morning; a repetitive recurring interaction between me and my 6 year old daughter. I … Continue reading
A Bedtime Game Can Help When You Want Your Child To Sleep Solo
A guest post by Kate Orson You may have dreamed that co-sleeping would be cozy but then found yourself tossing and turning, or you may have dreaded it and still ended up with tiny toes tickling your nostrils each morning. … Continue reading
Why Are We So Scared of Big Feelings?
When our children express emotion why is it that we want those big feelings to go away, and why is it that crying or tantrums irk us so much? A big part of it may be how our own feelings were dealt with when we were younger.
Could Connection Improve Your Baby or Young Child’s Sleep?
Guest post from Roma Norriss at BirthingABetterWorld I see you mama. You waking multiple times in the night to lie contorted, feeding your babe. You dragged from a puddle of dribble each morning when your child wakes much earlier than … Continue reading
Playlistening Helps Overcome Fear of Hair Washing
For my daughter, getting her hair washed has been an emotional project. She usually has a tantrum at the mere suggestion that hair washing might be on the agenda.
Special Time with Both Parents Makes for a Happy Daughter
We set a timer and let our 3-year-old know we were all her’s. She was in charge and we were ready for whatever kind of play she wanted.
How I Released My Fear of The Dentist
As I was crying the pain began to release in my tooth and by the end I didn’t feel any pain at all. The next day it was also better but it was apparent I still needed to go to the dentist because the tooth needed attention.
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