Research
Hand in Hand is dedicated to continuously evaluating and enhancing our impact through a rapid cycle of learning and improvement. Why an Early Childhood Education Research Agenda? Critical Early Experiences Early education serves as a
Paola Robotti
Paola is a certified Hand-in-Hand parenting instructor. She discovered the Hand-in-Hand method when her daughter was a baby and started her training to become a parenting instructor when her child was four. An avid reader
Research
Hand in Hand is designated by AMCHP as an evidenced-based Promising Practice. Learn more. Trauma-Responsive Training for educators Support For early childhood educators Discover The trauma-responsive training and support program for early Childhood educational communities
Curso Inicial de Hand in Hand (Spanish)
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How Does Special Time Boost Children’s Confidence?
When my son was around 5, we moved to Spain. It felt a real leap of faith and we kept wondering how big of a challenge the move was going to be for us as
Board of Directors
Click here for information on joining the board. John Heltzel, Board Chair Los Altos, CA Parent; Managing Partner, Los Altos Advisors, a strategic advisory firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area providing market, business,
CONSULTATIONS
Consultations When your child is stuck in difficult or unworkable behavior, you want a solution now. It’s not always easy to find the time to attend workshops and classes. You can get personalized help right
Consultation with Certified Hand in Hand Parenting Instructor
When your child is stuck in difficult or unworkable behavior, you want a solution now. It’s not always easy to find the time to attend workshops and classes. You can get personalized help right now
Research Papers
We will provide you with research updates as they are published. Pamela Oatis, MD, analyzed the impact of Hand in Hand’s six-week introductory class for parents in a research poster using data from 250 English-speaking
Decoding Tantrums: Little People, Big Feelings
How do you feel when your child has a tantrum? Imagine we had a frank conversation with a group of small children. They could be from any culture. Any place. We’d ask them what they
Hand in Hand’s Programs Support Families in Vulnerable Communities
Hand in Hand’s Programs Support Families Facing the Toughest Circumstances Where does respectful parenting fit in when you have no house and no money for groceries? When you are desperately searching for a life free
Special Time Helps Children Heal Hidden Fears
by María Ignacia del Río Silva Read this post in Spanish One winter day, when my 6-year-old son was in kindergarten, I was – once again -surprised by the tremendous power he has to do “Special
Rita Mori
Rita is a Certified Hand in Hand Parenting Instructor. She has extensive experience serving Spanish-speaking migrant parents in her community, as a Pediatric Health Education Coordinator and as a former Preschool Teacher and Site Supervisor
12 Books for Children Dealing With Divorce
Divorce is hard for everyone involved, but it can be especially difficult on kids who do not have a support system. There are many helpful tips and strategies on dealing with the effects of divorce
Helping the Homeless Parent with Connection
On the cartoon stuck to my refrigerator, someone hides under the bedcovers and a speech bubble says, “I don’t want to go to school. The teachers hate me and the kids make fun of me.”
Muftiah Martin, LMFT
When Muftiah found Hand in Hand Parenting, she felt an immediate resonance with the approach. The blend of support for the parent, tools for connecting with children, and tools for handling emotional moments are the
Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges
Patty’s Preface Tosha’s Preface Sample – Chapter 1 Sample – Chapter 3 “Special Time” A science-informed, practical strategy for parenting our children well. ~ Dr. Dan Siegel, The Whole-Brain Child, and No-Drama Discipline Patty Wipfler is
Marilupe de la Calle
En Español I’m Marilupe, and I’m glad you’re here today. I am a Mexican mom living in the US with my husband and my two amazing girls. I feel fortunate that I get to share