[ForestJenn]

Hi all,

I've been taking a parenting class for the last several weeks called Hand in Hand. Has anyone else heard of it?

I started taking it because my neighbor (also has a 3 year old) asked me to come along and it was free. It's turned into a great night out with other parents...and while I was skeptical after the first class, I'm really enjoying the connection techniques that they're teaching.

[MommaTrish]

I've never heard of it... What's the basis and such of it?

[KatieHeitman]

I've never heard of it. What's it about?

[ForestJenn]

The class I'm taking is an 8 week long seminar that introduces the basic listening tools. Special time, setting limits, stay listening, play listening...In a nutshell, the idea is that you give your child a chance to stay connected with you. Connection means more organized thinking and better emotional health. I'm really generalizing. There's a link, but I haven't spent much time exploring it.

Hand in Hand Parenting

[maryslittlelambs]

sounds interesting. I wonder how it would work with teenagers or if they're beyond help LOL