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Parenting from Different Pages

 

We enter parenthood looking forward to sharing the journey fully with our partner. We hope to carve up the practicalities as well as talk and dream together about how to raise our children. We want to share what's going well and what's not and to reflect on the details of the day. But many of us discover that our parenting partner is less interested than we are in the finer points of child rearing, or directly disagrees with our way of doing things. When we start using Parenting by Connection it is natural to want our partner to do the same. A partner's disagreement or lack of interest leaves us in a much lonelier situation than we'd hoped for. It can lead us to feel.... Read the latest article

Parenting by Connection on Your Schedule
Did you know that support from the Parent Rescue Squad is available at your door? Now you can get immediate help to fit your schedule, no matter where you are in the world. Learn more and get started today.
Classes and Events
How much is too much screen time this summer? Join us for "Where Did My Child Go?!" to hear from three Certified Instructors
with ideas and suggestions for fewer screen time struggles and a more connected summer for all.  

Online Building Emotional Understanding Classes  


"Patty's videos are so clear and compassionate and gentle and loving. I love Hand in Hand for installing a sense of trust in us as parents that we are doing the best we can and that, with support, we will figure out what we need to do." -Helena Mooney, Sydney, Australia    
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                                                                                    9 hours of live, instructor-led parent support calls for your questions and discussion. Over 7 hours of video lessons from our founder, Patty Wipfler. An online discussion group to share support with other parents. And lots more.

Building a Parenting Community for Yourself and Your Family
Doing something new or different with your parenting can be an adventure. It can also feel deeply validating when you connect with other parents who are doing the same thing. Here are some ideas for bringing together a local group of families to support, encourage and enjoy one another along the Parenting by Connection path.

         

Resolving My Son's Biting

Resolving the biting issue was a priority over other jobs I had, and I rationed my energy and attention to deal with his new aggression. I reduced the time I spent on my household work (I did very minimum vacuum cleaning, dish washing and cooking!) to stay close by when my sons were together so I could reach in before things escalated. I would spend five to ten minutes...

Seeking Community Engagement Intern
Hand in Hand is searching for a volunteer intern to help us connect with our parenting community and supporters. If you have a passion for learning and a desire to know more about non-profits, contact us today.  
"Eye contact, gentle touch, warmth in our voices, and caring words are balm for your child's being. You need a gentle listener, as well!" -- Patty Wipfler

Whether it's an hour long phone call, a six week class or a summer retreat, we have something for every parent. Get started today with what suits you best. Think a friend could benefit from these resources? Forward this newsletter and help us reach our goal of transforming families world-wide and raising generations of warm, connected, happy families.  

Sincerely,

 

The Parent Rescue Squad at Hand in Hand