Decoding Tantrums: Little People, Big Feelings
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
Hand in Hand’s Programs Support Families in Vulnerable Communities
Hand in Hand’s Programs Support Families Facing the Toughest Circumstances Where does respectful parenting fit in when you have no house and no money for groceries? When you are desperately searching for a life free
Special Time Helps Children Heal Hidden Fears
by María Ignacia del Río Silva Read this post in Spanish One winter day, when my 6-year-old son was in kindergarten, I was – once again -surprised by the tremendous power he has to do “Special
Rita Mori
Rita is a Certified Hand in Hand Parenting Instructor. She has extensive experience serving Spanish-speaking migrant parents in her community, as a Pediatric Health Education Coordinator and as a former Preschool Teacher and Site Supervisor
12 Books for Children Dealing With Divorce
Divorce is hard for everyone involved, but it can be especially difficult on kids who do not have a support system. There are many helpful tips and strategies on dealing with the effects of divorce
Helping the Homeless Parent with Connection
On the cartoon stuck to my refrigerator, someone hides under the bedcovers and a speech bubble says, “I don’t want to go to school. The teachers hate me and the kids make fun of me.”
Muftiah Martin, LMFT
When Muftiah found Hand in Hand Parenting, she felt an immediate resonance with the approach. The blend of support for the parent, tools for connecting with children, and tools for handling emotional moments are the
Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges
Patty’s Preface Tosha’s Preface Sample – Chapter 1 Sample – Chapter 3 “Special Time” A science-informed, practical strategy for parenting our children well. ~ Dr. Dan Siegel, The Whole-Brain Child, and No-Drama Discipline Patty Wipfler is
Marilupe de la Calle
En Español I’m Marilupe, and I’m glad you’re here today. I am a Mexican mom living in the US with my husband and my two amazing girls. I feel fortunate that I get to share
Patty Wipfler, Founder
Patty Wipfler was born, raised, and educated in California, graduating from Occidental College in 1968, and is the mother of two sons. The focus of her work since 1974 has been teaching basic listening, parenting,