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Playlistening on Thanksgiving
My husband and I were both feeling a little stressed this morning, trying to get the turkey, pie, cranberry relish, and salad ready to pack in the car and get over to grandma’s house for the big… more →
Super-protective Factor Blog
Staylistening Ends A History of Grabbing
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patewrite wrote 3 days ago: We had quite a bit of difficulty with one boy at the day care center where I work. As soon as anoth … more →
Playlistening on Thanksgiving
patewrite wrote 1 week ago: My husband and I were both feeling a little stressed this morning, trying to get the turkey, pie, cr … more →
My Daughter's Need for a Video Disappears
patewrite wrote 2 weeks ago: My 8-year-old daughter wanted to watch a video and eat her dinner at the same time. My husband and I … more →
My Son and The Christmas Lights
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patewrite wrote 2 weeks ago: Christmas stresses me out. I never have enough money or time this time of year. On this particular d … more →
Getting Dressed with Humor
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patewrite wrote 3 weeks ago: Desperate, one day, to get my active and resistant 3-year-old dressed, I came up with this game (and … more →
Free Teleseminar
patewrite wrote 3 weeks ago: Lying, Cheating and Stealing: When Good Kids Don’t Play by the Rules Free teleseminar led by H … more →
A Big Cry then a "Big Red Truck"
patewrite wrote 1 month ago: My son was just a little over one year old. He was used to being latched to me, having me always rig … more →
A Gentle "No"
patewrite wrote 1 month ago: It was morning time, and my three-year-old son had slept a little less than his normal amount. I cou … more →
Special Time Teaches Me About My Son
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patewrite wrote 1 month ago: Easter Sunday I had a chance to do Special Time with my 14-year-old. First we went to church, and he … more →
Offering Reassurance
patewrite wrote 1 month ago: When a child bursts into tears or a tantrum, his perspective on the world has momentarily shattered. … more →
Playlistening to Address Sibling Issues
patewrite wrote 1 month ago: Recently in our family we’ve had a new baby. That’s brought all sorts of adjustments, of … more →
Dad Helps with a Dinnertime Fight
patewrite wrote 1 month ago: My son (who is older) and daughter were sitting at the table. It was dinnertime, and my son almost a … more →
A Grandma Listens
patewrite wrote 2 months ago: One of our teachers is a grandma. Her daughter’s family is staying with her for a month, with … more →
One Dad Supports Another
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patewrite wrote 2 months ago: I have a friend I work with who has a little toddler. He came to me the other day, and he said, … more →
A Teacher Reaches Out
patewrite wrote 2 months ago: Two weeks ago, I saw a 1st grader crying out on the playground. He was really wailing. I had seen h … more →
Book Review: How to talk so kids will listen & listen so kids will talk
Shannon wrote 2 months ago: Today I had a wonderful experience of watching a mother doing her best to console both of her childr … more →
Let's Connect!
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patewrite wrote 2 months ago: There are a lot of ways to stay up-to-date with Hand in Hand. Please comment and let us know your fa … more →
Free Teleseminar: Setting Limits with Laughter
patewrite wrote 2 months ago: You can set limits with the warmth and the authority children need and still have fun in the process … more →
Throwing Food
patewrite wrote 2 months ago: I had a rough day with my daughter. First, she had a tantrum in the store and then at lunch she dump … more →
