Parenting certificationInternational

Hand in Hand Instructor

Hand in Hand Parenting

What parents should know

A year-long training in connection-based parenting using five listening tools: Staylistening, Special Time, Playlistening, Setting Limits, and Listening Partnerships.

Coaching is not therapy

Parenting coaching focuses on goal-setting, skill-building, and moving forward. It is not a substitute for therapy or mental health treatment. Coaches with therapy licenses may offer coaching services separately from their clinical practice.

Requirements

Year-long certification program, supervised practice

Also known as

Hand in HandHiHListening Tools

Hand in Hand Instructor is a credential of Hand in Hand Parenting. The Parenting Passport is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Hand in Hand Parenting. Information on this page is sourced from publicly available materials.

At a glance

Issued by
Hand in Hand Parenting
Region
International
Regulation
Not government-regulated
Requirements
Year-long certification program, supervised practice
Official website

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