“Somehow my older child didn’t think Santa was fair this year. She felt her sister’s presents were bigger and better, and hers were smaller and worse. Although I felt badly for her because she truly felt wronged, I wanted to
Lots this year has changed, but one thing has not: Parents need support raising their families. In fact, the strain of managing new habits around work, school and home has left more parents than ever exhausted, confused and looking for
Are you tired of losing it with your kids? Do you wish you were a more patient parent? You can be. In this video, Patty introduces a unique parenting Tool you can use to create space for yourself, and your
What happens to you when your child cries? Do you rush in to find out what’s wrong? Do you try to shush the cry, and tell your child it’ll be all better soon? Do you attempt to distract your child
Does your child know how much you love them? Like, how much you’d do anything for them to love them? If you find yourself dishing out ultimatums, caught up in stand-offs and power struggles or just plain confused by your
Holidays and the traditions they bring are a time for family warmth and joy. And, as any Halloween-loving family knows, it takes more than a global pandemic to stop that party spirit. While Coronavirus lockdowns, social distancing and quarantines may
It wasn’t the first time I’d warned my son that it was too close to dinner for him to be having cookies. “Please!!!!” He looked up at me with those two huge coffee-brown eyes. “Please, mum?!” He smiled. My resolve
Thinking about homeschooling your child? These 20 insights from Hand in Hand Parenting Instructor Lara Zane shed light on making the decision and what it takes to get a good start. When my son was nearly six, we pulled him
Join Certified Instructors Sandra Flear, RP, DipTIRP, CPI, and Robin Setchko, LMFT, for this replay of a previous free parenting call for parents and professionals. During this call they discussed what interpersonal neurobiology is teaching us about how early memories
For over 35 years, Hand in Hand Parenting has provided research-backed tools that help children, families, and educators create strong, connected learning environments. This teleseminar, designed for professionals working in early childhood education, explores how every participant in an ECE
You can start to help children with trauma, large or small, today using five simple tools.
Do you work with parents or families? Training is available to help you bring these tools to the parents and children you care for in your practice. CAMFT CEU approval #142145. Click to learn more. Hand in Hand Foundations Course
Does your tween or teen complain about school? Read on for advice about talking to the school and supporting your child from home. “My teacher is so mean!!!” One mother in the Hand in Hand Community had been hearing that
I am writing this in the wake of the death of George Floyd and the heartening reaction globally of people taking a stand against these tragic losses of Black lives. It is an eye-opening time for many, a humbling time
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
Patty talks about building safety and strength in our families to be part of the solution on racism. What can we, as parents do, to build a just and loving s…
Read on to learn 12 Ideas To Use When Schooling At Home Feels Like a Struggle (and get your free printable) What’s the first thing that pops into your head when you hear the words “remote learning?” “homeschooling” or
I’ve been teaching about Special Time this week and it’s led me to think more about my journey with it. These days we do Special Time for about 15 minutes per child every day, and it’s a chunk of time
🤝 Daily Access to Certified Instructors inside the Hand in Hand Community, so you never feel alone in the tough moments.
📚 A Library of Practical Tools – simple, connection-based ideas you can try right away.
💬 A Community That Gets It – connect with parents & caregivers who truly understand the ups and downs of caring for children.
💡 Support for the Overwhelming Moments – because caring for children was never meant to be done solo.
Join the Hand in Hand Community today and feel the difference a caring community can make in your parenting journey.