Hand in Hand Parenting: The Podcast
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Do you make time for Special Time? Don't fret if you don't...yet!
We know that spending just a few minutes putting aside distractions and letting children lead play can boost our relationship with them, but that doesn't stop us running away from this type of Special Time.
On this week's episode Abigail and Elle look at the times they put off Special Time, and the ways they try to "cheat" the tool by using shortcuts. Abigail admits this tool is her weakest as well as the (unlikely) reason it feels hard, while Elle says she skimps on setting up the time properly!
They look at what causes parents to squirm around Special Time:
Declaring Special Time Resisting the timing element. Is that mean? Bargaining at the end of Special Time Not wanting to listen to a child's upsets when Special Time endsIf you find yourself wanting to do Special Time while NOT wanting to do Special Time this episode is for you!
Get your freebies!Watch these videos on why Special Time is so incredible for you and your child and get a checklist to help run it (without cheats!)
Our non cheatsheet is here for you whenever you need a nudge. And it's printable!
Keep ConnectedWe’d love to hear about the issues affecting you and your family. You can follow Hand in Hand on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram. Be sure to drop Elle and Abigail a message
You can contact Abigail Wald about parenting courses and consultations at realtimeparenting.com
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Rethinking Tickling: Why You Might Want To Rethink Tickling Kids
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Listening to You: Real-Life Stories From Parents Using Hand in Hand Parenting Tools
The Politics of Parenting: Feeling Good About Your Role as a Parent
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