Emotional Project – Toilet Troubles
Sometimes our children are holding on to BIG feelings that can’t be released in a smaller amount of listening time. We call these issues “Emotional Projects”. Below is one mom’s story of how she used...
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Sometimes our children are holding on to BIG feelings that can’t be released in a smaller amounts of listening time. We call these issues “Emotional Projects”. Below is one mom’s story of how she used...
View ArticleA Son Signals for Staylistening
when children's behavior looks off track, they are really asking for help My husband and I had a friend visiting us and toward the end of the visit, my son started to play with the TV remote control,...
View ArticleWanting Mama
a good cry can be the best way to recover a smile My daughter is 3, and she’s going to pre-school now. My husband and I have recently separated. Ella loves school. She talks about it enthusiastically...
View ArticleHair Washing Glee!
bathtime can be a great time for playlistening When my son was about 21 months old, he started to hate having water poured over his head when I washed his hair in the bath. He would scream and scream...
View ArticleStaylistening and Playground Politics
Antics on the playground can lead to solid cries at home One afternoon when I was picking up my 1st grader from school, his friends told me he had a bad day. According to them, he was tripped many...
View ArticleGrowing On Her Own Time
Hi Patty, Group settings, especially large group settings, are very difficult for my daughter. I see a little girl who has some real fears of these situations, and it really hurts to see others judging...
View ArticleStaying With A Daughter’s Fears Helps Her Overcome Them
Dear Patty, Recently our three year old daughter has been having trouble going to the bathroom. She had a rash about a week ago, all healed now, and still has fears about going because it was so...
View ArticlePicky Eaters Need Limits To Broaden Their Palette
Dear Patty, I’m confused about how to set boundaries and limits with my 19 month old daughter. I feel like she’s too young to understand what I’m asking of her so how can I ask it of her. She’s not...
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