Led by Karen Wolfe, LMFT, Founder of SF Bay Play Therapy Family Counseling Center, Certified Hand in Hand Parenting Instructor *REGISTER HERE for a Little People, Big Feelings class!* For many families, this time of year brings mixed emotions. There might be excitement about a new teacher, a new classroom, or getting back into a routine. But there can also be anxiety, resistance, tears, bedtime struggles, morning battles, and big emotions that seem to come out of nowhere. *Imagine this... It's the second day of school.* Your child refuses to put on their shoes because they're worried about leaving you. You reassure them, but they begin crying. You're already running late. The lunch still isn't packed. Your younger child needs something. Suddenly your own frustration bubbles over and you hear yourself say something you wish you hadn't. Later that day, you wonder, *"Why did I react like that?"* If you've ever had a moment where your response felt bigger than the situation itself, you're not alone. The transition back to school often stirs up emotions, not just for children, *but for parents too*. When our children struggle, it can activate our own stress, exhaustion, fears, or even memories from our own childhood. Those are the moments when we need support the most. *That's exactly why I created the Little People, Big Feelings Parent Club.* Every other Monday, parents come together in a warm, supportive online space to learn practical Hand in Hand Parenting tools, receive real-time coaching, and connect with other parents who truly understand. A place to bring your real-life parenting challenges, ask questions, and leave feeling more confident and less alone. Every parent has moments when their reaction feels bigger than the.situation. Maybe it's the whining that won't stop. The sibling fights that seem endless. The bedtime resistance after a long day. The public meltdown in the grocery store. Or simply being ignored for what feels like the tenth time.

Join me today for an hour of deep support on helping your child cooperate! ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT! Topic: Building Cooperation ​When your child won’t listen, cooperate, get dressed, leave the house, stop grabbing, or stop saying “no,” it can feel exhausting and personal. In this session, we’ll look at what may be happening underneath off-track behavior and how connection, play, laughter, and warm attention can help children find their way back to cooperation. You’ll have space to be heard around the feelings that get stirred up when your child resists you — frustration, powerlessness, rejection, or the fear that nothing you do is working. REGISTER HERE: https://luma.com/a8jphs34

One of my favorite play therapy tricks doesn’t require fancy equipment or expensive toys. It just requires… a spinner. I keep one in my playroom all the time because it instantly turns almost anything into a game. Here’s how it works: Create four different colored spaces on the spinner, and assign each color a different activity. Before a child arrives (or before using it with your own child), I “stack the deck” with activities that fit what we’re working on. For example: 🟢 Answer a feeling question (I love using conversation cards like Ungame cards.) 🔵 Pick a Kimochi feeling and share a time you felt that way. 🟡 30-Second Dance Party! 🔴 Complete a silly physical challenge like 10 push-ups, balloon keepy-uppy, or let the child invent the next challenge. The beauty is that every spinner can be completely different. You can change it for each child, each session, or even each round of the game. When talking about feelings is mixed with movement, play, laughter, and choice, it often feels much less intimidating. Children become more engaged, more relaxed, and more willing to open up. Whether you’re a play therapist looking for fresh ideas or a parent wanting to make emotional conversations feel a little lighter, give it a try. Sometimes all it takes is a simple spinner to transform connection into play. I’d love to hear—what would you put on your four spaces?

Parenting was never meant to be done alone. If you're carrying the weight of tantrums, sibling conflicts, bedtime struggles, constant decision-making, and the invisible mental load of family life, you're not alone. ​ ​ The Little People, Big Feelings Parenting Club is a live virtual parenting support group for parents of children under 10 where you'll receive practical tools, compassionate guidance, and a community of parents who understand. Each session includes teaching, discussion, and support around a common parenting challenge, with space for your questions and real-life experiences. Led by Karen Wolfe, LMFT, Hand in Hand Parenting Instructor with over 25 years supporting children and families therapeutically. We will draw from her breadth of experience as a child and family therapist, with a focus on the attachment-based methods of Hand in Hand Parenting. These groups are designed to help you find your village, reclaim your voice, and receive the support parents so rarely get. Because little people have big feelings—and so do parents. Group Details Every Other Monday, Drop-in (6/15, 6/29, 7/13, 7/27, 8/10, 8/24) 12:00–1:00 PM PST Live on Zoom Limited to 6 participants REGISTER HERE $97 per group First Group 50% off! Just email karenwolfetherapy@gmail.com VIP Membership: $197/monthIncludes both monthly support groups plus access to 10+ hours of Karen's parenting workshops and training videos on Skool. (Join Skool for free then upgrade to VIP) Little People, Big Feelings Parent Club Summer Schedule June 15: Parenting OverwhelmWhen parenting feels like too much, find support for the guilt, loneliness, resentment, fear, and exhaustion that often live underneath. Pairs well with: Burned Out to Balanced Workshop in Skool