“…Kirsten’s compassionate, playful and insightful understanding of children (and their parents!) was nothing short of relieving for us. We could suddenly comprehend, appreciate and have tools to deal with our son’s day-to-day excitements and frustrations.
“…Kirsten’s compassionate, playful and insightful understanding of children (and their parents!) was nothing short of relieving for us. We could suddenly comprehend, appreciate and have tools to deal with our son’s day-to-day excitements and frustrations.
Join Kirsten and Ravid for our FREE monthly gathering for parents and caregivers of teens and tweens around the world to connect more with Hand in Hand Parenting. Whether you used the Hand in Hand
Parenting at this phase of life can be daunting for parents of teens and tweens. It’s the perfect time to get some added support! You are a good parent. Your tween/ teen is a good
Join Kirsten and Ravid for our FREE monthly gathering for parents and caregivers of teens and tweens around the world to connect more with Hand in Hand Parenting. Whether you used the Hand in Hand
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
✨ Patty Wipfler at the Childhood Potential Online Montessori Conference, Jan 2026 What helps children grow into strength without hardening—and gentleness without shrinking? In her talk, “Raising girls who can be strong, and boys who
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,
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
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
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