Classes and Talks
Hand in Hand Foundations Course – A Fresh Perspective on Parenting
Six Thursdays, October 23 – December 4, 2025 (We’ll skip November 27 for the US holiday), 5:00-6:30pm Pacific/ 7:00-8:30pm Central/ 8:00-9:30pm Eastern
Online
Let’s face it, we love it, AND parenting isn’t always easy.
On a daily basis we may be dealing with tantrums and meltdowns, aggression, sibling rivalry, shortage of sleep, eating issues, school challenges, and our own triggers in parenting.
It’s time for more fun and laughter with your family. It’s time for a closer, more connected, cooperative relationship with your child.
Raising Happier Teens & Tweens – Staying Connected Come What May
Six Thursdays, October 23 – December 4, 2025 (We’ll skip November 27 for the US holiday), 9:00-11:30a Pacific US/ 12:00-1:30p Eastern US/ 5:00-6:30p BST Online
You are a good parent. Your tween/ teen is a good kid. Really. But it can be hard to remember when things start to shift in adolescence. Your t(w)een is going through big changes and your role is too.
This phase of life can be daunting for parents of teens and tweens. It’s the perfect time to get some added support!
FREE In-Person Hand in Hand Gathering – Austin!
Wednesday, October 15, 6:00-7:30p
Address to be provided when you RSVP
I am so excited to be offering FREE IN PERSON HAND IN HAND GATHERINGS, in South Austin.
Come learn what Hand in Hand is all about and visit with other like minded parents and caregivers.
Who knows? Maybe you have a neighbor who is already using Hand in Hand and you didn’t even know it. Come plug into the local community.
I’ll give a brief talk about Hand in Hand Parenting, the tools, and how they can support your parenting.
We’ll have time to visit with each other, ask questions, listen to each other, and share successes and challenges.
This event is open to:
ALL parents, caregivers, educators, instructors
Anyone experienced with Hand in Hand
Anyone curious about Hand in Hand
Anyone who could use some support in parenting
Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP October GatheringFREE! Parents of Teens and Tweens Come Together Monthly Group
Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00a Pacific US/ 1:00-2:00p Eastern/ 6:00-7:00p BST, Online
October 14, November 11, December 9, 2025 & January 13, 2026
“Ravid & Kirsten saved my relationship with my teens!”
On our calls, you’ll have the chance to meet other parents and caregivers who are in this t(w)een phase of the parenting journey. You can ask questions about lived experience, get some fresh perspective, and share Listening support in small groups.
Come and join us online LIVE. These calls will NOT be recorded.
Learn More and RegisterIN PERSON Fall ’25 Classes in New York and Boston, MA
November, 2025
I will be in the Northeast this November and offering some IN-PERSON workshops in Chestnut Ridge, NY and Boston, MA
These events are open to all parents! I hope you can join me!
Chestnut Ridge, NY workshops hereSee listing for Boston, MA here
Parenting More Effectively and Joyfully – Boston, MA
Wednesday, November 12, 6:00-8:30 pm
IN PERSON Dorchester, MA
Parenting isn’t always easy. Time crunch, meltdowns, off kilter behavior, and stress are some of the many things that challenge us as we care for the children in our lives. This class offers ways to empower you to become the secure base your child needs. These ideas will help you overcome challenging behaviors, heal hurts from your childhood that cause anger, worry, and confusion, and strengthen your family with laughter and connection.
Parenting Triggers: Why We “Lose It” (yell, check out, get brain fog, … ) and How We Can Get it Back
Saturday, November 15, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
IN PERSON Chestnut Ridge, NY
When parents get stressed, angry, or scared, we can get triggered and say or do things we regret or revert to patterns that we swore we didn’t want to pass on to our kids. Usually we associate being “triggered” with getting angry, but triggers can show up in many ways… snapping, yelling, shutting down, going numb, cloudy thinking, inability to make decisions, etc.
This class offers a deeper understanding of why this happens and strategies for shifting this dynamic both in the moment and how to get at the root causes for long term change.
Learn MoreTen Minutes of Play Can Change the Whole Day; Building Your Play Muscle and Bringing Play Into All areas of Your Parenting
Saturday, November 15, 12:30 am – 2:30 pm, Eastern US
IN PERSON Chestnut Ridge, NY
Are you a parent that says, “I’m no good at play” or “It doesn’t come natural to me”?
Does play feel stuck, stagnant, or out of reach?
Do you find yourself engaged in lots of power struggles?
In this interactive class, you’ll learn ways to loosen up when it comes to play. We’ll talk about play as a venue for essential connection, emotional release, brain development, reducing power struggles, and setting limits without anger.
DADS Workshop
Sunday, November 16, 9:30 – 11:30 pm, Eastern US
IN PERSON Chestnut Ridge, NY
This class is for any parent who identifies as a father.
It’s a great thing when dads get together. Most of the dads I know say they don’t have enough time with other fathers to reflect and get support on the Good, the Bad, the Ugly of parenting. This workshop is time for you to be able to notice and be proud of your successes as a parent, and get some answers for tricky spots in your day to day dad life.
Learn MoreSkill Building Group for Parents of Teens & Tweens
Online
If you’ve taken a Raising Happier T(w)eens class or other Hand in Hand Class and want a place to get weekly listening support, to ask questions, to share successes and challenges, and deepen your understanding of these complex adolescent humans, this is a great group to join!
Ongoing Group, Tuesdays, 9:00-10:00am Pacific/ 12:00-1:00 Eastern/ 5:00-6:00p GMT