We know we love our kids, but that doesn’t stop them being hard to like sometimes. This podcast is for you if you ever wondered how you were going to get through the next few hours with your kids close by. We talk about how we get to the point where the dread feels real and we share things you can do when parenting feels this hard. Listen to What To Do When You Aren’t So Psyched To See Your Kids and Find the hidden power in giving in to a bad day Get play ideas and ideas for when play seems just too hard Learn how to hold off on constant control and mommy managing Why it’s vital to have your own time to whine and tantrum sometimes We also wanted to take a moment to thank you for being here and seeking ways for happier days with your family – you are amazing for all the caring you do. More Resources For Help for Hard Times in Parenting This is the Listening Partnerships online class we mention. Don’t forget you can get it for 25% off when you join the Hand in Hand Parent Club. Stay Connected We’d love […]
You know about setting warm limits: Moving in calmly when you need to stop a behavior, but what happens when it feels like there is no chance to keep calm? Like, your child is about to stick their finger in the power socket. Or dashes out across a busy street. Then how do you set a warm limit then? On the podcast this week, we talk about the Hard No. And why no is hard! When no means no – and those times you aren’t even sure your no needs to be hard. Discover how Abigail handles a hard – and fast – no when there is no doubt a quick, firm limit needs to be set. How to evaluate if a no needs to be hard. What happens when your no is hard and then you realise it doesn’t need to be. Join us this week for Setting Limits: The Hard No, and figure out how to stay firm and keep cool. For more resources on Setting Limits, try these: Do you know what or why you are setting a limit? It can really help to know. Here’s four limits kids need and why to set them. Read Abigail’s […]
