Early one morning, my seven-year-old daughter began to be aggressive with her younger brother. She insisted that he play with her—and on her terms. He did his best to tell her no, but he wasn’t getting through. The situation was escalating quickly. I decided to invite my daughter for five minutes of Special Time, as
Children and families experience separations frequently. Whether for daily daycare drop-offs, divorce, adoption, foster care, a death in the family, immigration, detention, or other situations, these separations can be hard and even traumatic for everyone in the family. Please join Certified Instructors Pam Oatis and Shelley Macy to learn gentle, deeply effective Tools for helping families
On Special Time Go figure! Kids love attention. And they love parent’s attention better than most. That’s probably because giving them regular undivided attention can be really beneficial for them. Feeling Connected Means Feeling Better When a parent pours in their attention a child feels really seen. Even if they haven’t been openly signalling, through
In many families, if not most, one child becomes a squeaky wheel. The child insists on being the focus of attention and ensures their position with behavior designed to bring a parent’s attention again and again. The child will employ that behavior, and that tone, whether it’s Monday or Saturday, January or June. The child
Un article traduit de l’anglais par Soizic Le Gouais et Chloé Saint Guilhem formatrice certifiée Hand in Hand Les enfants s’épanouissent grâce au lien qui les unit à leurs parents Leur besoin de lien est fort et constant tout au long de l’enfance. C’est ce sentiment de sécurité et de connexion qui permet aux enfants
Un article traduit de l’anglais par Chloé Saint Guilhem, formatrice certifiée Hand in Hand Une enfant prend peur lorsque des circonstances qu’elle ne peut pas contrôler, ou des circonstances qu’elle ne comprend pas, perturbent son fragile sentiment de sécurité. Le processus du développement, la naissance, et la petite enfance présentent de nombreux moments lors desquels
It took months to organize, but today you escaped for lunch with two old friends and left your kids with your partner. Secretly, you couldn’t be happier. Your youngest is going through a phase that is really demanding. They says “no,” whenever you ask them to do something. They are constantly asking for things
Most parents think the time to deal with separation issues is at the dreaded drop-off. But you can use calmer times to work on separation.
Listen in now on Madeleine Winter and Trainee Instructor Rebecca Nowlen to learn about our practical approach that will help your children gain confidence and resilience, so they will be happy to leave you & be able to fully enjoy themselves while you are away, knowing you will return. For more on handling separation anxiety,
Q: My 7-year-old daughter keeps asking for her best friend to sleepover. We know the girl and her family quite well, and the girls really have a great time playing together. My daughter has had cousins to stay, and one other friend, but this will be the first time her best friend would stay. Her
We all struggle to deal thoughtfully with natural disasters and senseless violence. A cascade of feelings is triggered in each of us when we are exposed to images of death and strife. It’s shocking to witness the human and material expense of the age-old tool of violence being exacted from us, our loved ones, and
Children thrive on the connection with their caregivers. Their need for a sense of connection is strong and constant throughout childhood, forming the foundation for their emotional well-being. What does this have to do with separation anxiety, you might ask? In the video below, Patty Wipfler (founder of Hand in Hand Parenting) explains what is
In this Facebook Live recording Certified Instructor Chantal Harrison from Australia shares a few tips you can use to help with your child’s separation anxiety.
Does it ever feel like your kids are just waiting for an excuse to start fighting? Family busyness, school stress, and changes in routine can all uproot a child’s sense of security. To get it back they need your warm attention, and you can be sure that they’ll start to signal that need in less
by Michelle Hartop Thunder. Bees. Slides. Broccoli. Escalators. Tests. There is no shortage of things that can send our child into minor avoidance or full-on terror. As a parent, we want to help our child triumph over fear, but most often we’re at a loss for what to do. Sometimes the only thing we can
Velma talks about how she helped her son face his separation anxiety, enjoy his martial arts classes and build resilience. Velma is a Certified Instructor wi…
In this Facebook Live, Certified Instructor Marilupe de la Calle answers parents questions around separation anxiety. From the Hand in Hand Toolbox Learn more about How Children’s Emotions Work in this free booklet Help your child build confidence and independence with our self-guided course Say Goodbye to Separation Anxiety Find your online village within the
My husband had been exceptionally busy with studying and work. He had had a lot of trips away from home over the last month, and when he was home he was studying. He had definitely not been around the kids as much as they were used to. Family Vacation Prep Gets Stressful Now it
Hand in Hand Parenting Certified Instructors Laura Minnigerode, Austin, TX, and Grace Fleming, Santa Cruz, CA, host their final Facebook Live series on Babie…
Mom Elene Johas Teener tells us how Hand in Hand Parenting helped her meet her two aggressive sons. “Being an older parent with a fully developed career, I have experienced high pressure and stress situations. One of the most challenging jobs I had was being in charge of part of a county mental health program.
“She’s so clingy,” I found myself complaining about my one-year-old daughter. “I can’t get anything done!” Almost all the mothers with babies of a similar age agree with me. We spend our days socializing in baby groups, or at other people’s houses, trying to avoid going back to our own homes. My baby seems fine when