Jun 27, 2023

How to Tailor the Hand in Hand tools with different age kids - With Summer Sheldon

This week Emily responds to a parent question: “Does birth order make a difference to how you use the Hand in Hand tools?” and calls on mom of three, licensed counsellor and Hand in Hand Instructor Summer Sheldon to help...

Jun 26, 2023

Using the Hand in Hand Staylistening Tool with older kids.

It’s fairly easy to tell when a toddler’s emotional system has taken over. Tantrums. A toddler will yell when they don’t get the blue cup or can’t take another cookie, and then scream, throw themselves on the floor, or send something crashing. 

Not so...

Jun 24, 2023

Unplug & Play With Dr. Lawrence J. Cohen

In this episode, Emily and Kathy sit down with Dr. Lawrence J Cohen, a Nappa Gold -award winning author of Playful Parenting and a play therapist. Dr. Cohen is a strong advocate for physical play and roughhousing, and how it can positively impact children and adults. 

Dr. Cohen...

Jun 20, 2023

Strategies That Bring Smiles & Joy With Kirsten Nottleson

Sometimes it feels like our tweens and teens are living on a different planet. How are we supposed to know exactly what they need from us?

That’s exactly what Emily asks play expert and Hand in Hand instructor Kirsten Nottleson this week. 

Listen in to hear how...