Patty Wipfler founded the nonprofit Hand in Hand Parenting in 1989. She has developed and taught the Hand in Hand Parenting approach for over 35 years. Evidence-based and rooted in warm and respectful listening, it helps parents and educators nurture children’s intelligence and resilience. Hand in Hand Instructors support parents and professionals on five continents.
Patty, along with Tosha Shore, MA, co-authored Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges, available in print, digital, and audio formats.
Patty is the grateful mother of two sons and has three young adult grandchildren. She lives in Palo Alto, California.