How do we get our children to stop unworkable behaviour and gain the cooperation and connection we and they need?

For parents of children aged 9 and under

Come and join a friendly and nourishing small group course in September. We will be meeting online for three weeks where we will explore practical and emotionally intelligent practices to both build your connection with your child and address difficult behavioural and emotional challenges.

The course is based on Hand in Hand Parenting which is an evidence-based approach to parenting informed by the insights and research around attachment and authoritative/assertive parenting (as opposed to authoritarian or permissive). Both connection-based and authoritative parenting are associated with the best outcomes for children.

It is an approach which is tailored to your own unique child and family.

Using Setting Limits as the main focus, this course will also cover all five Hand in Hand tools: Staylistening, Playlistening, Special Time, Listening Partnerships and Setting Limits.

This small group course will be based on the Hand in Hand self-guided course on Setting Limits and Building Cooperation.

What it involves:

  • Life-time access to the videos and materials on the course (including all of Hand in Hand’s signature booklets)
  • Prior to each of the 3 sessions you have 1 – 1.5 hours’ worth of material to watch and read
  • We will meet fortnightly to allow you enough time to work through the material and try things out
  • During each session, we will discuss the material you have watched and read, answer questions, discuss particular scenarios from your experience with your children, and have listening time.
  • There will be a dedicated email group for questions and support while you put the tools into practice during each fortnight.
  • It will be a super-supportive environment for you to receive the nourishment, input and support you need as a parent.
  • Once the course ends, there will be the option for ongoing input around specific themes and going into greater depth.

Here is what a previous course participant said:

You were so generous with your time, so warm and engaging throughout. You have a beautiful presence and a clear passion for it and I think that’s what made the course so successful. You made it such a safe and lovely environment. Thank you so much for all the energy and warmth you brought to it!

By the end of the course you will:

  • Better understand what drives your child’s behaviour
  • Respond to their emotions and behaviour in an effective way that builds their well-being
  • Address difficult behaviour with calm, loving limits
  • Use play and playfulness to build your bond with your child and to deal with difficulties
  • Feel more supported as a parent and less alone in the hard work of parenting
  • Understand your own emotions and reactions better
  • Have concrete ways to build your connection with your child
  • Know how to increase well-being, joy and cooperation in your family.
  • Know how to deal with specific issues you are struggling with such as sibling rivalry, separation anxiety, aggression, sleep difficulties, parent stress.

Here is what Hand in Hand say about the Setting Limits and Building Cooperation Class:

The aim of the class is to help you reshape your relationship with your child by learning to set limits in a way that builds cooperation and maintains a close connection. We’ll give you new insights into what’s going on when children are off-track, why common interventions don’t help, and how you can step in effectively and constructively. We’ll also explore actions you can take at other times to help your child become more easygoing, connected and flexible.

Cost £180. Please don’t hesitate to ask me if you need a concession.

Course dates

  • Thursday 19th September 2024 9.30-11am or 12.30-2pm (UK time)
  • Thursday 3rd October (times as above)
  • Thursday 17th October (times as above)

There is flexibility on the day and time so please do let me know if you are interested but can’t make those times.

Each session will be 1.5 – 2 hours depending on the number of participants. Session length will be decided in advance of the course starting.

Feel free to contact me to find out more or arrange a chat.