A few year’s back when my daughter was about four years old, a new family moved into our neighbourhood and their two children started to play in our back garden. One child was the same
Like most, I parent differently than my parents did. I knew that seeing me do things differently than they did could stir up feelings for them, especially about their most challenging parenting times. (Hello, teenage
A Gentle Parent’s Guide to Getting Your Children to Do Something You’re on the home stretch. Dinner is done. Toys have been tidied. PJs are on. You have storybooks in hand, and there is just
Laura Minnigerode on Listening Partnerships During the winter holiday season, I often feel overpowered with emotions about the past. While I cherish memories of being with my family, I feel out of touch and alone.
Here are links to stories and articles to help you focus on connecting and listening well as you navigate your way through the holiday season. Thanksgiving 5 Playful Ways to Solve Thanksgiving Struggles How 10
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
Because we know you all are here striving to give your family the best you can – and because that can be especially hard at this time of year, these are Hand in Hand Parenting’s
“Somehow my older child didn’t think Santa was fair this year. She felt her sister’s presents were bigger and better, and hers were smaller and worse. Although I felt badly for her because she truly
Sleighbells ring, are you listening? Unfortunately, probably not. That is, if you are shoulder-high in festive planning and your children are fighting over the last gingerbread. Here’s 18 sanity-saving tips for tackling those holiday stresses,
I can’t believe that the shops started putting up Christmas decorations and playing Christmas carols at least a month ago. I always feel that it has come around too soon. In Australia, Christmas coincides with
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
Now more than ever, we all need a safe place at home to work though our challenges. This call helps you to explore how you can empower yourself and your children to respond to one another in a way that fosters connection and cooperation.
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What did you hope for when you first learned you were going to become a parent? Did you think you would be a patient parent? Were you hoping to be close to your kids, perhaps
Read on to learn why connection is key for keeping your family secure through Covid-19 Covid-19 has left most of us parents feeling emotionally taxed, mentally exhausted and depleted of physical energy, all for obvious
Does your tween or teen complain about school? Read on for advice about talking to the school and supporting your child from home. “My teacher is so mean!!!” One mother in our group Hand in
I am writing this in the wake of the death of George Floyd and the heartening reaction globally of people taking a stand against these tragic losses of Black lives. It is an eye-opening time
Black Lives Matter Hand in Hand stands with Black people and with all people targeted by racism. Black lives matter! Let’s end racism, build safer, sounder communities, and help one another heal from the damage