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Save the Date: Hand in Hand's Annual Luncheon
Wednesday, October 24th

Get Laughing!
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Laugh Your Way to a Healthier, Happier Family
Free parenting call with Patty Wipfler and Anthony DeBenedet of The Art of Roughhousing 

Free parenting call with Patty Wipfler and Dionna Ford from Code Name: Mama 
 
Do your kids bite, hit or find it hard to get along? We can help today!
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The Antidote for After School- Blahs

 "Hi, Mallory. How was school today?"
"OK."
"What did you do?"
"Oh, I dunno."
"Who did you hang with?"
"Same kids as yesterday."
"Oh."
Exit to room, screen or to a bowl of cereal.

We're so glad to see our children after a long day. But our efforts to connect can fall flat. And when that happens... Read on to learn what to do when this happens to you. 

"The Parents Intensive was an amazing class for me and my family. We learned how to be more patient with our son during meltdowns and much more about how to set limits effectively. As a result, so many daily routines are easier for us now. Having extended access to this community, the support and coaching is absolutely invaluable to us. It keeps me sane!"
Three small-group sessions means you get individual attention:

Annie Tyson will lead a group meeting in person in Albany, CA on Thursday evenings

Kirsten Nottleson will lead a group meeting online on Wednesday evenings (US Pacific)

Julianne Idleman will lead a group meeting online on Thursdays mornings (US Pacific)
Build confidence and lower your stress level by resolving key issues in the family 
Classes and Events

Online Building Emotional Understanding Classes  

"I'm finding myself less afraid as a parent - meaning I now know what to do when they cry, fight, and are generally irritating. We play more and I feel more adept at playing with them. I'm learning to follow the laughter."  
- T. McKay, Arizona    
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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.

"I have found that when I have abundant extra attention my kids know it. And their emotional systems know how to make good use of it. It's like all these little nagging hurts that are lodged in there get a chance to bubble to the surface saying, 'Hey, over here! Look at me! I need some help over here. I've been waiting for..."
Senior Development Professional Needed

Would you like to be part of the strategic planning as Hand in Hand continues our expansion? We are adding a senior-level team player to grow the organization's base of support as we build capacity to better support parents.

Contact Executive Director, Paul Russell
for details.  
Pillow Fights and Music and
Ice Cream, Oh My!

Join Hand in Hand as we help celebrate parents and families at the 2012 Birth and Family Fair. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. we'll share information for your growing family, pillow fight, laugh, dance and eat ice cream. This free event is brought to you and your children by Blossom Birth, Bay Area Birth Information (BABI), Hand in Hand Parenting and Stroller Hikes. More Details 
"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 personalized Parent Intensive, 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