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The Giggle Parenting Guide To ipad Wrestling

Hand in Hand Parenting is all about giving children the deep sense of connection they need to be their natural, good, co-operative selves. And screentime can sometimes get in the way of providing this connection. If your child’s behaviour has been a bit off kilter, then it’s highly likely they need more connection with you. … Continue reading The Giggle Parenting Guide To ipad Wrestling

Share The Tears Heal Magic This Christmas!

I’m having a book giveaway where you can win not just one, but two copies of my book Tears Heal. So you can give one away to a friend, and keep one for yourself To win, like, comment and share this post on facebook. Good luck! The winner will be announced next Saturday. (UK and … Continue reading Share The Tears Heal Magic This Christmas!

Taking A Blogging Break

I never quite know where I’m going with my writing, as I always just trust my unconscious has a plan and go with my intuition. After a week of not writing my blog, it seems like I’m taking a blogging break! I’m writing a new book now, and I write best when I turn off … Continue reading Taking A Blogging Break

Why Distracting Your Child From Having Tantrums Makes Parenting Harder

It seems natural to use distraction as a form of tantrum management. When parents sense a storm brewing they may quickly try to cheer their toddler up by making a funny face, or pointing out something interesting, getting them a snack, or just about anything. And then breath a sigh of relief when the storm has passed. … Continue reading Why Distracting Your Child From Having Tantrums Makes Parenting Harder

A Hand in Hand Parenting Approach To Screen Detox

With Hand in Hand Parenting we’re not a one-size fits all approach. We don’t recommend you breastfeed or bottle feed, or co-sleep or put your children in their own bedroom, or homeschool or send your kids to school. We know that with these big decisions, it comes down to you being the best judge of what is … Continue reading A Hand in Hand Parenting Approach To Screen Detox

Listen: A Hand in Hand Parenting Book Review

I was so excited to read this book by my mentors Patty Wipfler and Tosha Schore, although part of me felt like I wouldn’t learn anything new since I’ve been an instructor with Hand in Hand Parenting for over three years now. How wrong I was! This is a wonderful book that manages to be … Continue reading Listen: A Hand in Hand Parenting Book Review

A Giggle Parenting Song To Help Your Kids Sleep

So you’ve got your child ready for bed. Bath and a bedtime story, teeth and pyjamas are all done. Except there’s just one problem. Your child is full of energy, and ready to giggle rather than sleep. Here’s a fun way you can help them release that last minute burst of energy. Tell your child, that you’re going … Continue reading A Giggle Parenting Song To Help Your Kids Sleep

How A Walk In The Forest Can Be Therapy For Kids

I didn’t enjoy family walks as a child. There seemed to be nothing more boring than walking in a straight line for hours on end. I’m sure I spent a lot of the time moaning and whining, and being left behind as my parents were caught in a power struggle with me refusing to move. … Continue reading How A Walk In The Forest Can Be Therapy For Kids

The Cry It Out Debate Just Ended: Here’s Why

This week I came across a debate on facebook about ‘cry it out’. Someone had posted this article,  in which one mum honestly describes her version of cry-it-out and why she did it. The mum also questions some of the research about cry-it-out, because they have an obviously anti-cry-it-out bias, and that articles presenting the science … Continue reading The Cry It Out Debate Just Ended: Here’s Why

The Art Of Listening Tip 4: Say What You Think

This is tip 4 in my series on the art of listening. If you’re new to the concept of listening time, check out my introductory post here, and find out how it can help your parenting.  Imagine your toddler suddenly chucks their dinner on the floor. You might feel like you want to shout and … Continue reading The Art Of Listening Tip 4: Say What You Think