Providing support when parenting gets hard. Offering the simple, powerful Tools of Hand in Hand Par Kathy came to parenting late in life.
She was single and in her 40s when she recognized her burning desire to be a Mom. In 2003, Kathy adopted a beautiful baby boy, who is now, as tall as she! More than anything Kathy wanted her son to experience the unconditional love that she felt was missing from her childhood. But parenting a child whose first life experiences were traumatic proved to be more challenging than she had envisioned. S
Parenting can be so isolating. In the Hand in Hand Community this month, we are focused on getting support for YOU. This week, Kathy Gordon, Parenting by Connection with Kathy Gordon shares how we can help you BREAK THROUGH THE ISOLATION
Our theme this month is: GETTING SUPPORT FOR YOU! You do not have to do this alone. Kathy Gordon/Parenting by Connection with Kathy Gordon Certified Instructor and Mentor in the Hand in Hand Community offers ideas on how Hand in Hand can give YOU the emotional support you need and DESERVE.
WORKING ON BEDTIME DURING THE DAY! Kathy Gordon, Parenting by Connection with Kathy Gordon Certified Instructor & Hand in Hand Community Mentor explains that we don't just mean "starting bedtime earlier" - although that can help. We mean work on the FEELINGS during the day so that they don't pop up at bedtime, when everyone is exhausted and out of gas.
SPECIAL TIME HELPS WITH BEDTIME - Parenting by Connection with Kathy Gordon, Certified Instructor & Hand in Hand Community Mentor explains that - since sleep is separation, pouring in connection using Special Time can help with this big transition.
SILLINESS HELPS WITH SLEEP & SEPARATION... Mainstream parenting tells us to calm kids down before sleep. But sleep is separation. Kathy Gordon, Parenting by Connection with Kathy Gordon, Instructor & Hand in Hand Community Mentor explains how LAUGHTER before bedtime might be the cure to helping them fall asleep more easily.
WORKING ON SLEEP DURING THE DAY may sound strange. Kathy Gordon, Parenting by Connection with Kathy Gordon Certified Instructor & Hand in Hand Community Mentor shares how you can work on the feelings that keeps kids awake - at times other than bedtime.
03/20/2026
Who knew that parenting would give us the opportunity to work on OUR triggers. Or maybe "force" us to work on them. If you wake up every day, swearing that you will not yell, will not lose it... and you do. There is nothing wrong with you. There is nothing wrong with your child. You just don't have the support and Tools to not be triggered. Just knowing about our triggers is not enough. We want a way to get rid of them!!! Hand in Hand offers a 6 week online course that brings you lasting change, not just temporary improvements. I'm offer 2 different sessions
Thursdays at 11:30 am US eastern / 4:30 pm BST begins March 26th https://www.handinhandparenting.org/event/tools-to-make-parenting-easier-even-a-bit-more-fun-hand-in-hands-foundations-course-for-parents-and-caregivers-with-kathy-gordon-20240405/
Fridays at 8 pm US eastern / 10 am AEST SATURDAY begins April 10th. https://www.handinhandparenting.org/event/for-parents-who-want-to-feel-seen-supported-connected-the-hand-in-hand-foundations-course/
03/16/2026
The Foundations Course is not about trying harder or knowing more. It’s about having a safe space to learn about about a child's emotions and how those emotions affect their behavior. We help you build the connection you want with your child—and care for yourself along the way. Get practical Tools, steady support, and a place to be held while you learn—so you don’t have to figure it out alone. 2 Six week Sessions start soon:
Thursdays, March 26th 8:30 am pacific / 11:30 am edt / 4:30 BST
Fridays, April 10th 5 pm pacific / 8 pm edt / AEST 10 AM SAT
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03/11/2026
You do NOT have to do this alone. Join a community of awesome parents for mutual support in helping your children thrive. Hand in Hand has 5 effective Connection Tools that create cooperation and peace in your home without exhausting you or damaging the relationship with your children. Two 6 week online classes are starting soon:
THURSDAY MARCH 26th at 8:30am pacific/11:30am edt/4:30pm BST https://www.handinhandparenting.org/event/tools-to-make-parenting-easier-even-a-bit-more-fun-hand-in-hands-foundations-course-for-parents-and-caregivers-with-kathy-gordon-20240405/
FRIDAY APRIL 10th at 5pm pacific/8pm edt/AEDT 10 am SAT https://www.handinhandparenting.org/event/for-parents-who-want-to-feel-seen-supported-connected-the-hand-in-hand-foundations-course/
08/17/2025
This is a lovely sentiment and it's why we all became parents. But easier said than done. I remember when my son was around 3, I knew I was in over my head. That's when I found Hand in Hand and found TOOLS - ideas, strategies and a plan. Parenting then started to make sense. Tough to do "important work" without the right Tools. If you'd like to learn those Tools so that you can actually ENJOY your important work, I'm leading a FOUNDATIONS COURSE - 6 weeks online beginning Friday September 5th at 10 am pacific / 1 pm eastern / 6 pm BST.
We focus on practicing one of the Hand in Hand Tool each week. When we meet on Friday, you'll get Listening Time and coaching. After 6 weeks, you can feel confident bringing limits, listening to feelings, being more playful, as well as feeling emotionally supported yourself. Come learn how to make the important work of parenting a little easier and even more fun! https://www.handinhandparenting.org/event/tools-to-make-parenting-easier-even-a-bit-more-fun-hand-in-hands-foundations-course-for-parents-and-caregivers-with-kathy-gordon-20240405/
08/02/2025
Want to know how to help your kiddo when they get dysregulated? Well, first WE need to be regulated. Then you need some TOOLS. Come learn 5 Simple Tools to help you stay calm and connected so you can help your children get back on track and cooperate - which they are really wanting to do! 6 week online Hand in Hand Foundations Course for parents/caregivers - begins Friday, Sept 5th - 10 am pacific / 1 pm eastern / 6 pm BST. https://www.handinhandparenting.org/event/tools-to-make-parenting-easier-even-a-bit-more-fun-hand-in-hands-foundations-course-for-parents-and-caregivers-with-kathy-gordon-20240405/
