What can I do about my competitive child? That’s what one mom asked this week in the Parent Club when she tired of one child constantly showing off about being best to his sibling, and the arguments that followed. It seems like they never stop! Our instructor Kathy Gordon weighed in with this 3-step plan
Brain Science of Children’s Emotions Webinar by Certified Instructor Karen Wolfe, MA, LMFT. Connect with Karen
If parenting feels tough right now, you’ve come to the right place. If your child’s behavior leaves you frustrated and feeling out of control, you’ve come to the right place. If you are stuck with how to stop your child hitting or acting aggressively, continually whining or wanting to cling to you all day, you’ve
Whether you have one child, many children or you are already caring for grandchildren, taking care of kids always poses challenges. Hand in Hand Parenting exists to give parents and others that care for children the support they need to raise children to be their best selves. These five posts have been our most-read this
What’s number one on your child’s wish list for the holidays? It’s you! But, it’s the most craziest time of the year… and that can mean tension, stress and…
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 think about their place in the world, so far. These are some of the things they might say: I depend
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Imagine if parents everywhere got the support they needed. Imagine the laughter. The lightness. Imagine kids growing up feeling heard and respected. Imagine …
Nothing gets us more rattled than a child who refuses to do what we need them to do. Whether that’s leaving to go to school, or, as in this anecdote, refusing to take capsules. Play can offer a surprisingly swift turnaround – even though we might lack the energy or believe in play enough to
Does it ever feel like your kids are just waiting for an excuse to start fighting? Family busyness, school stress, and changes in routine can all uproot a child’s sense of security. To get it back they need your warm attention, and you can be sure that they’ll start to signal that need in less
In this Facebook Live Certified Instructor, Susan Derby shares 2 ways to help your child face their fears – listening to feelings and play!
We hear it all the time. It pays to keep close to your tween and teen. But what happens when the questions you ask result in little more than a shrug of the shoulders or non-committal “Yeahs”? Why Is It So Hard Getting Your Teen to Talk? There are so many reasons that your teen might not
Hand in Hand Founder Patty Wipfler answers your parenting questions on parenting tweens. For a deep dive into how to use Hand in Hand to create more cooperation and a deeper relationship with your preteen, Patty has created a self-guided video course, Raising Happier Tweens.  To work with an Instructor on a daily basis,
What does your child need to go to sleep? For some, it’s a pacifier and a story. For others, it’s a special toy, a hug and their favorite music. For others, it’s two stories, a snuggle, a song, a glass of milk, and to be held in a special way. Every child has a different
I used to be a high school teacher. As a teacher, I gave homework. That was my job and a tradition, something that I didn’t even think to question. So when my older son entered Kindergarten, I also didn’t question the homework my son brought home on Monday, due Friday. They were simple tasks, but
Make Sense of Your Son’s Aggressive Behavior with Listen Co-author and Certified Trainer Tosha Schore, with former Hand in Hand Parenting CEO Noelani Pearl Hunt.
Join Certified Instructor, Shelley Macy, MA, to discuss toddler hitting. She shares how the Hand in Hand Tools work with aggression. Looking for more inspiration? Join our online video class Helping Your Child with Aggression. Find your online village with the Hand in Hand Parent Club Community.You get Weekly Zoom Support Calls, 24/7 Coaching in