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Michelle Hartop
Michelle Hartop is a mom, writer, and certified Hand in Hand Instructor living in Washington State.
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What To Do When You Feel Stuck About How To Handle Your Child’s Behavior
Michelle Hartop
Sunday, November 7 2021
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Co-Parenting? How To Help Everyone In The Family Have A Smoother Transition
Michelle Hartop
Wednesday, August 25 2021
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Resolving Family Feuds Starts With You
Michelle Hartop
Friday, August 13 2021
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How To Support a Child With Sensory Processing Challenges
Michelle Hartop
Tuesday, July 6 2021
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How To Lean In Even When Your Child’s Special Time Requests Make Your Toes Curl
Michelle Hartop
Wednesday, May 12 2021
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5 Fresh Fun Ideas for Your Next Car Trip with the Kids
Michelle Hartop
Monday, April 12 2021
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Tired of Hearing Your Child Say NO? Try This Reframe
Michelle Hartop
Monday, February 8 2021
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From Avoidance to Confidence: Helping Our Children Triumph Over Fear
Michelle Hartop
Wednesday, October 10 2018
Dealing with Whining: Getting From Angry to Happy in 20 Minutes or Less
Michelle Hartop
Wednesday, April 11 2018
Playful Parenting Improves Your Child’s Manners
Michelle Hartop
Thursday, January 11 2018
Helping Kids Get Along: How Laughter Can Bring Friends Together
Michelle Hartop
Monday, September 11 2017
How to Help Siblings in Blended Families Get Along
Michelle Hartop
Tuesday, July 11 2017
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How to Hold a Limit Calmly Even When Your Child Is Melting Down
Michelle Hartop
Tuesday, February 28 2017
Survive the Holidays – And Have Some Fun! [Replay]
Michelle Hartop
Wednesday, November 19 2014
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Five Ways to Prevent Tantrums in Public
Michelle Hartop
Wednesday, August 27 2014
A Playful Response to Helping Children Share
Michelle Hartop
Monday, March 4 2013
It’s Not a “Pretty” Issue: Children and Their Looks
Michelle Hartop
Tuesday, February 28 2012