A guest post by Irina Nichifiriuc Read this post in Romanian In our house, I faced a series of “battles” and obstacles every night as the day wore on towards bedtime. With three children, I found that the task of getting them to sleep was getting longer and more difficult as I faced more and
“Play with me?” That one question is asked at least 100 times a day in most houses, by kids to their parents. Time and time again we hear that play improves connections. Greys Anatomy-creator (and former workaholic) Shonda Rhimes did a whole Ted Talk on how play impacted her life as a parent. Larry Cohen has two
Contrary to popular belief we should actually wind our children up before sleep! Roughhousing, and lots of giggles, can help children release any stress or remaining tension from the day. It also helps to build the connection that children need to feel safe to separate from us and fall asleep.
Un article traduit de l’anglais par Chloé Saint Guilhem, formatrice certifiée Hand in Hand “Tu veux jouer avec moi ?” Cette question est posée au moins 100 fois par jour dans la plupart des maisons, par les enfants à leurs parents. On nous répète sans cesse que le jeu améliore les relations. Shonda Rhimes, créatrice de
Lorsqu’une demande raisonnable ne parvient pas à convaincre nos enfants, il est temps d’adopter une toute nouvelle tactique. Nous proposons le câlin énergique !
Mon fils de sept ans se faisait harceler par ses camarades de classe depuis des mois. Cela avait commencé avec les garçons, mais bientôt, certaines filles avaient aussi commencé à s’en prendre à lui.
Tu connais peut-être ce moment de lutte quotidienne quand tu essaies d’attacher ton enfant dans son siège-auto. Si tu en as marre des conflits, découvre comment mettre fin à cette bataille. Je décris dans ce récit comment je m’y suis prise avec ma grande de 6 ans, en espérant que cela t’inspirera !
Un article traduit de l’anglais par Chloé Saint Guilhem, formatrice certifiée Hand in Hand “Je m’ennuie !” Qu’est-ce qu’un parent peut faire lorsque son enfant s’effondre sur le sol et se plaint : “Je m’ennuie ! Il n’y a rien à faire”, et qu’il attend, vide et apathique, une inspiration qui le sauvera d’un sort
Un article traduit de l’anglais par Chloé Saint Guilhem, formatrice certifiée Hand in Hand L’école peut être source de nombreux changements – et de nombreux sentiments à l’égard de ces changements. Pour certains enfants, l’école peut représenter un défi de taille. Ils se sentent anxieux et stressés, mais nous ne nous en rendrons peut-être jamais
School can bring up a lot of change – and a lot of feelings about the change. For some children, school can feel a momentous challenge. They feel anxious and stressed – but you might never know it. The thing is, often, kids don’t tell you they are anxious about school – at least
As-tu parfois l’impression que tes enfants n’attendent qu’une excuse pour se disputer ? L’agitation de la famille, le stress de l’école et les changements de routine peuvent tous bouleverser le sentiment de sécurité d’un enfant. Pour le retrouver, il a besoin de ton attention chaleureuse, et tu peux être sûre qu’il commencera à manifester ce
Another day at home? Clock-ticking slowly? Children not able to play well? Whether you have kids of multiple ages yourself, or you’ve gathered with family and friends, these games are a great way to turn around restlessness and enjoy your time together. All of these games will win the children’s hearts if and when the
You wake up to a bright and shining sun, nothing but blue skies and birds singing. Your child calls out to you. You go into their room, look into their beautiful eyes feeling the joy of a new day and they complain. Loudly. “I don’t want to go to camp!!!” Your child pulls the covers
Your toddler may stand defiantly at the sink and refuse to brush their teeth. They may run from the table when you serve ANY food that isn’t starchy and white. They may prefer to tip up an entire box of bricks when you ask them to tidy up instead of cleaning the 10 they had
Playlistening is the art of using play to listen to our children. Since play is the way children process and express their thoughts and feelings, using play to listen to and connect with our children is sort of genius. When we Playlisten we show our children in their own language: “I’m here, I’m paying attention,
If your child is begging you to play more lately, it’s not just because they are missing their friends. And, if you can play along with play, you may find yourself a happier parent too, says Hand in Hand Instructor Stacy Wilson.
A guest post by Julie Johnson The holidays are here and as wonderful as a happy holiday would be, the reality is not always that joyful. Your little one asks you to play every thirty minutes, but you keep saying no because the turkey still isn’t done and everyone is hungry. Finally, she grabs a
Having two boys is great and wonderful. And simultaneously, one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. As a childminder I look after 3 toddlers every day, but having two of my own children feels like working at a different level. Maybe because child care and parenting are very different jobs. The arguments, the competitiveness, the
Isn’t play childish? Isn’t it a waste of time? Isn’t play pointless? Patty addresses these three adult biases towards play and then shows you how play can actually help you become closer to your child. Watch and learn why play is a surprising way to turn struggles between you and your child around, and the
By Kirsten Nottleson On Thanksgiving morning, my husband and I were both feeling a stressed trying to get the turkey, pie, cranberry relish, and salad ready to pack in the car. We were off to grandma’s house for “the big meal.” “Please, Please, Play” We have two boys, aged 4 and 10, and my four-year-old
A parent I was working with once said, “My child would still want more from me if I was watching over her and doing nothing else for 24 hours per day!” What parent doesn’t feel that way?! Children have a huge need for our undivided attention, and an appetite for us that can never be