We cannot begin to imagine how overwhelming and heartbreaking this time must be for you and your family. Experiencing such a loss impacts every part of life, and trying to parent through it can feel like an impossible task.
In the midst of this chaos, your presence with your children is a powerful anchor for them. Even the smallest moments—listening to their fears, holding them close, or just being together—help them feel safe and loved. And when they see you honoring your own feelings, they learn that it’s okay to feel, to grieve, and to heal too.
This is not something you should have to carry alone. You deserve support too—whether that’s sharing your story with someone who understands, leaning on a community, or simply taking a moment for yourself when you can. Hand in Hand is here to hold space for you—to listen without judgment, share practical tips for parenting through hard times, or just offer a place to feel less alone. No one should have to navigate this journey alone, and you don’t have to either.
We want to invite you to join our Parent Club Community free for 30 days on the Hand in Hand APP/Network, so that you can get the support you need and deserve.  We will listen to you on a weekly live zoom support call, help you find Listening Partners and offer same-day coaching in our warm vibrant discussion group.
What follows is a list of articles to help you navigate supporting your children, and get emotional support for yourself.  During the last 35 years of offering trauma-informed practical Tools, we have found that when parents get Listening Time and are able to offload feelings and stress through tears and laughter, they have more capacity to think well about handling the momentous tasks in front of you. We are here to listen and support you in finding fellow parents to listen to you.
Articles for Parents and Caregivers
Talking to Your Child About Disasters
A 7 Step Guide to Building Safety and Connection at Home
How to Help Your Child Overcome Trauma
Emotional Support for Parents and Caregivers
How to Exchange Listening Time
How to Find a Listening Partner
5 Ways to Ward Off Parent Anger
Tips for Parenting and Supporting Children During Stressful Times
Connecting When Too Tired To Play
Too Out of Gas to do Special Time?
Set Limits in Five Words Or Less
Play Dissolves Power Struggles
Audio & Video Resources for Parents and Caregivers
One Basic Secret of Reducing Parenting Stress – Listening Partnerships (video)
Helping Children Face an Uncertain World (audio)
Resources for Professionals
NAEYC Presentation “Helping Families with Stress”
Helping Families with Traumatic Events Presentation
A Therapist Asks, ‘Can Hand in Hand Heal Complex Trauma‘?
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