Hand in Hand Parenting: The Podcast

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When children's behavior is difficult, parents need support, good information, and practical tools to reduce stress, understand their child's emotions, and build cooperation and warm connection in the family. Join Elle Kwan and Abigail Wald as they share the Hand in Hand Parenting approach with useful examples and stories from real parents like you.

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  1. 1

    Am I Doing This Right?

    Hidden gem

    A school assignment turns into crying, a shirt-whipping attempt, a blanket, and then special time.

    Jul 18, 2023·17m·1 clip
  2. 2

    What to Do When Your Child is Hitting

    Hidden gem

    A child hitting can signal fear, not a bad character.

    Jul 11, 2023·17m·1 clip
  3. 3

    Parenting After Separation: Revolutionary Ideas to Support Kids Through Divorce

    Hidden gem

    “The less said the better” when a child cries hard about something small after divorce.

    Jul 4, 2023·24m·1 clip
  4. 4

    Does Birth Order Make a Difference?

    Hidden gem

    Summer Sheldon says oldest children can slide into "parentifying" themselves, while parents must protect their kid experience.

    Jun 27, 2023·20m·1 clip
  5. 5

    Helping Tweens and Teens Feel Heard: How to Respond Well When Your Older Child Needs to Let Off Steam

    Jun 26, 2023·12m
  6. 6

    Reset Your Day With Roughhousing With Special Guest Lawrence Cohen

    Jun 24, 2023·16m
  7. 7

    Keeping Connection Strong With Your Tween or Teen With Kirsten Nottleson

    Kirsten Nottleson challenges parents to notice connection makers before attempting playful connection.

    Jun 20, 2023·18m·1 clip
  8. 8

    Rebuilding Connections: How to Repair With Your Kids After Losing Your Cool

    May 31, 2023·11m
  9. 9

    The Guilt-free Parent: How to Let Go of Guilt and Navigate Your Parent Journey With Compassion

    May 23, 2023·9m
  10. 10

    Finding the Fun: Get Strategies for More Fun and Laughter in Your Daily Life With Kids

    May 16, 2023·10m
  11. 11

    How to Shift the Seriousness and Stress of Parenting and Have More Fun Instead

    May 9, 2023·11m
  12. 12

    5 Ways to Finally Overcome Yelling

    Apr 17, 2023·10m
  13. 13

    Why Is It So Hard to Stop Yelling?

    Sep 20, 2022·14m
  14. 14

    This Is a Better Solution Than Self-care for Parents

    Sep 16, 2022·12m
  15. 15

    Stop Threats and Bribes If You Want to Build More Cooperation

    Sep 13, 2022·14m
  16. 16

    How to Set Limits Without Anger & Punishments (and Still Get Things Done)

    Sep 6, 2022·14m
  17. 17

    How to Use Little Limits Stop a Child's Whining, Neediness & Pestering

    Aug 31, 2022·12m
  18. 18

    Three Steps to Setting Good, Effective Limits (Step 1)

    Aug 23, 2022·16m
  19. 19

    Surprise Cures for Arguing, Whining and Backtalk

    Aug 16, 2022·17m
  20. 20

    What if Asking Why Your Kids Won't Listen is the Wrong Question?

    Aug 9, 2022·13m
  21. 21

    What Should I Say When My Child is Upset?

    Aug 2, 2022·16m
  22. 22

    Is There a Way to Stop Tantrums and Crying?

    Jul 26, 2022·13m
  23. 23

    Why Do Kids Get So Clingy and Needy After Parents Give Them More Attention?

    Jul 19, 2022·11m
  24. 24

    How Can I Finally Stop My Child's Repetitive Annoying Behaviors?

    Jul 18, 2022·12m
  25. 25

    Why All Bad Behavior is a Signal—and the Different Ways You Can Respond to Turn It Around

    Jun 13, 2022·13m
  26. 26

    What's Next? How About a Mind Flip

    Nov 7, 2019·14m
  27. 27

    Handling the Halloween Howls Using the Hand in Hand Tools

    Oct 31, 2019·35m
  28. 28

    You're Invited To The 100th Episode Podcast Party - Starring YOU

    Oct 25, 2019·35m
  29. 29

    How Far Have You Come in Your Parenting?

    Oct 16, 2019·32m
  30. 30

    The Best Ways to Rise Strong After Mom Shame

    Oct 10, 2019·41m
  31. 31

    What happens when you want to walk out on parenting?

    Oct 1, 2019·22m
  32. 32

    Powerful Ways To Banish Fear of the Dark and other sleep time issues

    Sep 24, 2019·31m
  33. 33

    How to help Kids Manage Their Friendships

    Hosts discuss the concept of frenemies in children's friendships and how parents can use Hand in Hand Parenting tools to navigate these relationships.

    Sep 18, 2019·31m
  34. 34

    How to Keep Your Family Strong and Loving after Divorce

    Sep 10, 2019·42m
  35. 35

    How to Handle Your Child's Negative Words

    Sep 5, 2019·34m
  36. 36

    Can Special Time Really Increase My Child's Level of Cooperation?

    Aug 28, 2019·29m
  37. 37

    What does parent anger have to do with setting limits, anyway?

    Aug 21, 2019·39m
  38. 38

    How to Make Your Kids Love Chores (guest starring Abigail's son)

    Aug 14, 2019·40m
  39. 39

    Parenting Sick Kids: How To Navigate Medicine, Worry and Stress

    Aug 6, 2019·44m
  40. 40

    How to Master Motherhood (and other parenting lies)

    Jul 30, 2019·37m
  41. 41

    How To Get A Defiant Child Moving When You Have to Be Somewhere

    This episode discusses how to handle moments when children refuse to comply, using listening and limit-setting tools from the Hand in Hand Parenting approach.

    Jul 23, 2019·28m
  42. 42

    To Playlisten or to Staylisten When Your Child Pushes Limits

    Jul 17, 2019·20m
  43. 43

    How To Potty Train Your Child in 10 Easy Years

    Hosts discuss potty training challenges, timing, methodologies, and emotional support for parents.

    Jul 10, 2019·29m
  44. 44

    3 Smart, Sensitive Ways to Flip Child Anxieties

    Jul 3, 2019·27m
  45. 45

    Why is my kid swearing?

    Jun 26, 2019·30m
  46. 46

    Try These Quick, Smart Tips to Conquer Your Parenting Overwhelm

    Jun 20, 2019·22m
  47. 47

    Who Else is Watching Your Power Struggles?

    Jun 12, 2019·41m
  48. 48

    How to Superboost your Parent Support Today

    Hosts discuss how to effectively use listening partnerships to support parents in managing children's difficult behaviors.

    Jun 5, 2019·25m
  49. 49

    Do you know when your child needs you most of all?

    May 28, 2019·31m
  50. 50

    How to Respond to Your Kid's Mistakes in a Way You Can Be Proud Of

    May 22, 2019·24m