Connected Parenting Approach Reaches Across the Divides
How do I control my angry child? Why won’t my baby sleep? What should I do about toddler tantrums? How do I build a strong bond with my tween? Parenting doesn’t come with a manual,
These Parenting Tools Foster Lasting Change for Parents and Kids, Even in the Toughest Communities
As Kirsten Nottleson faced the room of 30 female prison inmates, she could barely think. “We’d been told that these women were coming to the end of their sentences, that they would soon be reunified,
Reassuring Children When Life Is Chaotic or Uncertain Replay
Whether you are facing an illness, job loss, family separation, or political uneasiness, there are simple, practical steps you can take to reassure your children and build their confidence and resilience. Join Hand in Hand
26 Picture Books That Reinforce Connection-Based Parenting Ideas
Books can be a warm route into moments of connection. If your child is facing issues, from separation anxiety, to tantrums or sibling rivalry, snuggling up with a relevant book can be a great way for
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You are about to join Certified Instructors, Kirsten Nottleson, Kristen Volk, and Sadie Van Gelder as they introduce you to the skills and understanding you need to truly mend children’s relationships with each other and
Replay: Why Can’t My Kids Get Along?!
Wouldn’t it be great to put an end to sibling rivalry? One of the most wearing jobs in parenting is refereeing fights between siblings! Why is it that children who are born to be connected
Kirsten Nottleson
Kirsten Nottleson is mother to 2 sons, 17 and 23 years old. She has been using the Hand in Hand Parenting Approach with her own family for 22 years, and is particularly grateful to have had the
Sibling Rivalry Solutions
Raising children in today’s fast-paced and adult-oriented society presents unique challenges, particularly when it comes to managing sibling relationships. While the joy of having more than one child is immense, it often comes with difficult
My Children’s Limbic Radar Picking Up My Extra Attention
I recently attended the Hand in Hand Weekend Retreat and wanted to report on what happened upon my return home. The retreat was wonderful. I was surrounded by beautiful redwoods, had fabulous meals prepared for
No More Struggles In Getting Ready For School
I had been having trouble getting my 7-year-old to get ready for school in the morning. It often ended with yelling or rushing chaotically out the door. It seemed like no matter how early we