Let’s face it, we love it, but… parenting isn’t always easy. We parents are stressed about our children’s behavior, their future, school, social life, their development. We have pressures about other relationships, finances, and the
“Ravid & Kirsten saved my relationship with my teens! …With Ravid & Kirsten’s focus on connection over correction, I was able to relax and reconnect with my teens! Parents are allowed a safe place to
Let’s face it, we love it, but… parenting isn’t always easy. We parents are stressed about our children’s behavior, their future, school, social life, their development. We have pressures about other relationships, finances, and the
You are a good parent. Your t(w)een is a good kid. Really. It is so easy to get triggered when our children shut us out, “won’t listen,” don’t seem to want to cooperate, or are
Feel like you are struggling with Hand in Hand? It’s not you. Really. I remember walking into my first Hand in Hand class. At last, I thought. Someone was going to give me some simple
By Kirsten Nottleson On Thanksgiving morning, my husband and I were both feeling a stressed trying to get the turkey, pie, cranberry relish, and salad ready to pack in the car. We were off to
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Hand in Hand Parenting instructors Michelle Carlson and Kirsten Nottleson show you how to handle aggression with play in this Facebook Live demonstration.
How do I control my angry child? Why won’t my baby sleep? What should I do about toddler tantrums? How do I build a strong bond with my tween? Parenting doesn’t come with a manual,
As Kirsten Nottleson faced the room of 30 female prison inmates, she could barely think. “We’d been told that these women were coming to the end of their sentences, that they would soon be reunified,
Whether you are facing an illness, job loss, family separation, or political uneasiness, there are simple, practical steps you can take to reassure your children and build their confidence and resilience. Join Hand in Hand
Books can be a warm route into moments of connection. If your child is facing issues, from separation anxiety, to tantrums or sibling rivalry, snuggling up with a relevant book can be a great way for
You are about to join Certified Instructors, Kirsten Nottleson, Kristen Volk, and Sadie Van Gelder as they introduce you to the skills and understanding you need to truly mend children’s relationships with each other and
Wouldn’t it be great to put an end to sibling rivalry? One of the most wearing jobs in parenting is refereeing fights between siblings! Why is it that children who are born to be connected
Kirsten Nottleson is mother to 2 sons, 17 and 23 years old. She has been using the Hand in Hand Parenting Approach with her own family for 22 years, and is particularly grateful to have had the
Raising children in today’s fast-paced and adult-oriented society presents unique challenges, particularly when it comes to managing sibling relationships. While the joy of having more than one child is immense, it often comes with difficult
I recently attended the Hand in Hand Weekend Retreat and wanted to report on what happened upon my return home. The retreat was wonderful. I was surrounded by beautiful redwoods, had fabulous meals prepared for
I had been having trouble getting my 7-year-old to get ready for school in the morning. It often ended with yelling or rushing chaotically out the door. It seemed like no matter how early we