Is your child preparing for surgery? Have they undergone treatment or medical procedures early in their lives? Are they living with an on-going condition that requires medical attention or care? And are you in a position where you need to support them through these challenges? Watch as Hand in Hand Parenting Instructor Johanna
We shared three of our favorite picture books on Wednesday, February 3rd, to celebrate World Read Aloud day. How about you share them with your kids, and take a well-earned rest (whether you stay close by and listen, or take a moment to zen out by yourself). How to Babysit a Grandpa by Jean Reagan
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 answers. There is a clear need for parent coaches and advisors, but in 2020 a
Isn’t play childish? Isn’t it a waste of time? Isn’t play pointless? Patty addresses these three adult biases towards play and then shows you how play can actually help you become closer to your child. Watch and learn why play is a surprising way to turn struggles between you and your child around, and the
This way of setting limits is like nothing you’ve probably seen before. It involves no need for bribing, yelling, time outs or punishment. Instead, Patty shows you what’s going on with a child when they start pushing buttons and boundaries, and how this way of setting limits addresses their core need. If you are tired
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 kids, so that you can lead your family with calm, confidence and joy. This powerful
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 with toys or making them laugh? Does your heart sink because crying seems to jangle
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 child’s challenging behavior often, parenting starts to feel like a daily struggle. Your relationship with
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
Black Lives Matter Hand in Hand stands with Black people and with all people targeted by racism. Black lives matter! Let’s end racism, build safer, sounder communities, and help one another heal from the damage racism has done. Hand in Hand firmly believes that all of us come into this world inclined to care deeply
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…
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. From the Hand in Hand Toolbox Your free Special Time booklet And Special Time checklist Learn about Hand in Hand’s Five Revolutionary Ideas to make parenting less stressful Find
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. From the Hand in Hand Toolbox Your free Special Time booklet And Special Time checklist Learn about Hand in Hand’s Five Revolutionary Ideas to make parenting less stressful Find
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
Hand in Hand Instructor Lara Zane shares about how she used this parenting tool to turn her children’s squabbles around, and how you can too.
From refusing to go to bed, to hitting, to tantrums, or fear, you can build your child’s confidence and ability to co-operate in just a few minutes a day using Hand in Hand’s Connection Tool: Special Time
Tough times can kick up feelings for everyone in your family – especially between siblings. Hand in Hand founder Patty Wipfler shares how just two minutes of Special Time can create moments of light relief. Plus how to give each child attention when you have more than one
