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 mean you can’t go trick or treating or hold that huge costume party in the
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 softened. Then a flash-forward scene of him refusing to eat dinner later ran through my
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 out of the small, friendly local school where he’d been for the past two years,
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 are formed, and how parenting can re-stimulate difficult early experiences in parents. They also discussed
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 program—educators, caregivers, administrators, and families—plays a role in shaping children’s mental health and well-being. In
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 for Professionals. Over 8 weeks you’ll experience the profound and lasting changes that the five
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 Parent Club Community had been hearing that a lot since her child returned to school. “I have a 9-year-old daughter whose first day
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 for many others and also a call to action. This subject is dear to my
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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 “online learning.” If you groaned, felt needles of frustration, rolled your eyes, or just wanted
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 that we all, me included, enjoy. The impact on how my kids feel and therefore
Patty ends her series on Special Time by answering all your lingering questions. Watch now if you want to deepen your knowledge about this transformative tool.
Patty talks about just what you can expect when you use Special Time (and our other Listening Tools) over your two or more decades of parenting. If you’ve ever doubted the magic of this tool, watch now and get re-inspired.
Patty talks about just what you can expect when you use Special Time (and our other Listening Tools) over your two or more decades of parenting. For sure, yo…
What if there was someone in your life who could always see your goodness? A person who would remember (even in those moments when you couldn’t) that you are a good person, doing your very best – even if at times that ‘best’ doesn’t look or feel so fabulous? How would that feel? Some of
Special Time fills a child’s cup and yours – unless you are already so out of gas that you just can’t. Patty shares about the tougher times in parenting and how you might connect with your child even when you are feeling completely overwhelmed. From the Hand in Hand Toolbox Games For When You Are