Am I Doing This Right? What to do if you feel stuck, freeze in the moment or second guess how you use the Hand in Hand Tools. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Am I doing this right? How do I know what to do? Why do I freeze […]

What To Do When Your Child Is Hitting Understand the unseen fears that drive a child's aggression and stop it using nurturing supportive strategies Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Emily and Kathy address a parent question from the surprised parent of a child who has started hitting out […]

Parenting After Divorce Revolutionary ideas to support kids through separation & divorce Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Today, Emily and Kathy are joined by Hand in Hand's founder Patty Wipfler, who shares her insights for parents on how to support their children when they have chosen to divorce. […]

Does Birth Order Make A Difference? How to Tailor the Hand in Hand tools with different age kids – With Summer Sheldon Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest This week Emily responds to a parent question: “Does birth order make a difference to how you use the Hand in […]

Helping Tweens & Teens Feel Heard Using the Hand in Hand Staylistening Tool with older kids Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest It's fairly easy to tell when a toddler's emotional system has taken over. Tantrums. A toddler will yell when they don't get the blue cup or can't […]

Reset Your Day With Roughhousing Unplug & Play With Dr. Lawrence J. Cohen Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest In this episode, Emily and Kathy sit down with Dr. Lawrence J Cohen, a Nappa Gold -award winning author of Playful Parenting and a play therapist. Dr. Cohen is a […]

Keeping Connection Strong With Your Tween or Teen Strategies That Bring Smiles & Joy With Kirsten Nottleson Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest Sometimes it feels like our tweens and teens are living on a different planet. How are we supposed to know exactly what they need from us? […]

Making Repairs How to make apologies and rebuild connection after you lose it Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest There's an idea out there that a good parent is serene, caring,  all-knowing-never-cross creature… It's such a fairytale fantasy. The reality really is so much more human. It's messy. It's awesome. It's […]

The Guilt-Free Parent How to let go of guilt and navigate your parenting journey with compassion. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest “Am I good enough?””I should do more…””I never get it right…” This week Emily and Kathy are talking about overcoming feelings of parent guilt.  Parent guilt can creep up […]

Finding The Fun Strategies for infusing fun and laughter into your daily life with kids. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on pinterest When we approach parenting with a sense of playfulness, it can make all the difference. Play has the power to melt away tension, create a culture where mistakes […]