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Participate from anywhere by phone and Internet in these Parenting by Connection teleseminars, classes, programs, and study groups. A high-speed Internet connection is recommended for some classes.

Parenting by Connection Teleseminars (free)

Each month we offer a FREE teleseminar for parents on a different aspect of Parenting by Connection. No Internet connection is needed. Calls are open to the public and questions are welcome.

Upcoming teleseminars:

Teleseminar replays:

No More Hitting! Self Guided Class

Stressed about how to help your little hitter? Now you can sit back and watch this self-paced tutorial as Patty explains what's behind your child's impulse to hit and shares Listening Tools that will help you work with your child, not against her. 

Building Emotional Understanding Classes

Reduce the stress of parenting and create the warm cooperative family life we all want to share with our children. Get a new perspective on your child's emotional moments and how to set limits in a way that builds strong relationships.  Internet connection is required.  Watch a sample video from this course.

Upcoming courses:

No events currently scheduled.

Looking for an in-person class?

Be sure to check out our San Francisco Bay Area page, our Other US Locations page, and our International page.

Can't find a class that fits your schedule?

Make your request for a class using this form.

Parents Intensive Class

A personalized, longer-term program that supports your use of Parenting by Connection tools and helps you resolve difficulties and enjoy parenting again. Each participant identifies key issues in their parenting to address with the direct help of the instructor. Internet connection is required. Read the course description and Q&A.

Upcoming courses:

No events currently scheduled.

Professionals Intensive Class

This course is specifically designed for psychologists, licensed marriage and family therapists, social workers, doctors, nurses, clergy and others who work with parents and children in a professional setting. The Professionals Intensive covers everything needed to understand and communicate the Parenting by Connection approach to the individual families and communities professionals serve. Participants will develop competence in Parenting by Connection and confidence in sharing the use of these practical tools for parents. Internet connection is required. Read the course description and Q&A.

No events currently scheduled.

Support Groups

Build support around the work you do as a parent, reduce your stress level and build connection in your family life with the support of a Certified Instructor via teleconference calls. Prior experience with Parenting by Connection is required.  No Internet connection is needed.

  • Parent Support Calls
    2nd and 4th Mondays from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Israel ST or 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Israel ST (beginning 3/7/13) with Ravid
    Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Pacific time or 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pacific time with Robin

Study Groups

Study a different Listening to Children booklet each week. Build support around the work you do as a parent, reduce your stress level and build connection in your family life. No prior experience with Parenting by Connection is required.  These study groups are led by Certified Instructors and Instructors-in-Training via teleconference calls and are available free or for a small fee.  No Internet connection is needed.

No events currently scheduled.

Teacher Certification Program

This year-long program is open to individuals with the skills and experience to teach, support and mentor parents and child care professionals as they learn the tools of Parenting by Connection.  Internet connection is required.

Upcoming courses: