Parenting with Connection

Parent training for better behavior, stronger connection, and a more peaceful home.

A supportive program for parents who want to strengthen their relationship with their child through play-based connection.

You will learn practical tools from play therapy to help your child feel seen, heard, and supported. Each week, you’ll discover how to respond to behavior with calm confidence, set clear limits, and create meaningful moments through special playtime at home.

This is ideal for parents of children ages 3–10 who want to build connection, reduce conflict, and support their child’s emotional growth.

Equally effective via telehealth, this parenting program is accessible to families in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.

Concerns Addressed by Parent Training

  • Anxiety

  • Low self-esteem/confidence

  • Issues related to adoption or foster care

  • Setting limits

  • Struggles with communication or connection between parent and child

  • Power struggles/discipline challenges

  • Defiance

  • Parenting stress/burnout

  • Sibling rivalry

  • Disruptive family dynamics

  • Trauma

  • Emotional regulation (frequent meltdowns)

Why parent training?

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Using the Child-Parent Relationship Training (CPRT) model, you will become more attuned to your child’s behaviors and emotions. In this 10-week program, you’ll learn to respond with empathy, structure, and connection.

With weekly guidance and support, you’ll practice using these skills in real-life moments at home, helping your child feel seen and secure while reducing power struggles and emotional meltdowns. By focusing on the relationship rather than compliance, you will build lasting change and connection.

Ready to feel more confident and connected as a parent?

Schedule a free consultation to learn how parent training can support your family.