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We cannot begin to imagine how overwhelming and heartbreaking this time must be for you and your family. Experiencing such a loss impacts every part of life, and trying to parent through it can feel like an impossible task.<\/p>\n
In the midst of this chaos, your presence with your children is a powerful anchor for them. Even the smallest moments\u2014listening to their fears, holding them close, or just being together\u2014help them feel safe and loved. And when they see you honoring your own feelings, they learn that it\u2019s okay to feel, to grieve, and to heal too.<\/p>\n
This is not something you should have to carry alone. You deserve support too\u2014whether that\u2019s sharing your story with someone who understands, leaning on a community, or simply taking a moment for yourself when you can.\u00a0 Hand in Hand is here to hold space for you\u2014to listen without judgment, share practical tips for parenting through hard times, or just offer a place to feel less alone. No one should have to navigate this journey alone, and you don\u2019t have to either.<\/p>\n
We want to invite you to join our Parent Club Community free for 30 days<\/a> on the Hand in Hand APP\/Network, so that you can get the support you need and deserve.\u00a0\u00a0 We will listen to you on a weekly live zoom support call, help you find Listening Partners and offer same-day coaching in our warm vibrant discussion group.<\/p>\nWhat follows is a list of articles to help you navigate supporting your children, and get emotional support for yourself.\u00a0\u00a0 During the last 35 years of offering trauma-informed practical Tools, we have found that when parents get Listening Time<\/strong> and are able to offload feelings and stress through tears and laughter, they have more capacity to think well about handling the momentous tasks in front of you.\u00a0 We are here to listen and support you in finding fellow parents to listen to you.<\/p>\nArticles for Parents and Caregivers<\/h3>\n Talking to Your Child About Disasters<\/a><\/p>\nA 7 Step Guide to Building Safety and Connection at Home<\/a><\/p>\nHow to Help Your Child Overcome Trauma<\/a><\/p>\nWhat We Hope For All Parents<\/a><\/p>\nEmotional Support for Parents and Caregivers<\/h3>\n How to Exchange Listening Time<\/a><\/p>\nHow to Find a Listening Partner<\/a><\/p>\n5 Ways to Ward Off Parent Anger<\/a><\/p>\nTaming Parent Tantrums<\/a><\/p>\nTips for Parenting and Supporting Children During Stressful Times<\/h3>\n Connecting When Too Tired To Play<\/a><\/p>\nToo Out of Gas to do Special Time?<\/a><\/p>\nSet Limits in Five Words Or Less<\/a><\/p>\nPlay Dissolves Power Struggles<\/a><\/p>\nAudio & Video Resources for Parents and Caregivers<\/h3>\n One Basic Secret of Reducing Parenting Stress \u2013 Listening Partnerships (video)<\/a><\/p>\nHelping Children Face an Uncertain World (audio)<\/a><\/p>\nResources for Professionals<\/h3>\n NAEYC Presentation \u201cHelping Families with Stress\u201d<\/a><\/p>\nHelping Families with Traumatic Events Presentation<\/a><\/p>\nA Therapist Asks, \u2018Can Hand in Hand Heal Complex Trauma<\/em>\u2018?<\/a><\/p>\nIf you are a parent or professional who works with parents of families and you would like to know more about the Hand in Hand Parenting approach and how it can help parents in your practice, click here.\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nYou can learn more about our research here.\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n