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Connecting With Your Child

Dr. Jorina Elbers Delivers A Heartfelt 7 Part Series Designed for Parents with Young Children

Reparenting The Inner Child

Featuring Jennifer Hays-Grudo, Phd & Amanda Sheffield Morris, PhD

Connecting With Your Child

7-Part Series for Parents with Dr. Jorina Elbers

Connecting With Your Child is a heartfelt program designed to support parents in raising young children. Guided by Dr. Jorina Elbers, a renowned expert in pediatric neurology and trauma recovery, this Wholehearted program offers practical insights and tools to help you navigate the ups and downs of parenting. With a focus on emotional regulation, connection, and building resilience, the program empowers you to create a nurturing environment where both you and your child can thrive. Thoughtfully created with care and respect for the daily demands parents face, this program aims to uplift and guide you without the need for costly professional interventions.

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  • PROGRAM DETAILS:
  • VIDEO
  • 150 Minutes
  • 7 Episodes
  • Self-Help
  • Personal Growth
  • TARGET AUDIENCE:
  • Parents
  • Teachers
  • Child Care Professionals
  • Child Development Professionals
  • Social Workers
  • Mental Health Professionals
  • Wellness Professionals
  • TOPICS COVERED:
  • Parenting
  • Resilience
  • Child Development
  • Self-Care
  • Trauma-Informed Family Dynamics
  • Intergenerational-Trauma

If parenting feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. Connecting With Your Child gives you the tools, support, and science-backed guidance to respond with calm, not chaos, even in the hardest moments. In just a few hours, you’ll learn how to build the kind of connection that nurtures emotional safety, trust, and lifelong resilience in your child.

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• Personal Growth Membership: Get access to this program and all of our self-help / personal growth programs with an active membership.

• One-Time Purchase: Buy this course on its own and receive lifetime access, including additional materials & resources at courses.wholehearted.org

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*Active Personal Growth Members may request access to full course materials while their membership is active.

PROGRAM DETAILS

“Connection is the foundation of healing, growth, and resilience for both the child and the parent.”
– Dr. Jorina Elbers

Connecting With Your Child is a comprehensive program created to empower parents as they navigate the complex and rewarding journey of raising young children. Brought to you by Wholehearted, an organization renowned for producing quality programs in mental health, trauma, and resilience, this series is led by Dr. Jorina Elbers. With her extensive background in pediatric neurology, trauma recovery, and HeartMath techniques, Dr. Elbers brings a compassionate and expert perspective to supporting families.

The program recognizes that parenting comes with unique highs and lows. It embraces the idea that there is no single right way to parent, offering tools and insights to help you find your own path while building deeper connections with your child. You’ll explore practical techniques for emotional regulation, such as heart-focused breathing, and learn to understand the signals behind your child’s behaviors, all while strengthening the bond that serves as the foundation for their resilience.

Produced with love, care, and a profound respect for the challenges parents face, Connecting With Your Child is designed to provide accessible, high-quality support. Wholehearted.org’s mission is to empower you with practical, evidence-based strategies to build a strong foundation for your family, while sparing you the high costs often associated with traditional professional support. The program is beautifully crafted, easy to watch, and structured to respect your time while delivering invaluable guidance to help you and your child flourish together.

The quality of your connection with your child literally shapes their brain and nervous system.

~ Dr. Jorina Elbers

OVERVIEW OF EPISODES

Watch Episode One

  • Episode One: Embracing The Bumps: Finding the Heart in Everyday Challenges

    • Connecting With Your Child
    • 15 Minutes
    Dr. Jorina Elbers welcomes you to a journey through the real, messy, and beautiful world of parenting. As a parent and pediatric neurologist, she understands that raising children is a profound yet often overwhelming experience, especially without a set rulebook. You’ll explore how the heart’s wisdom and your social connections serve as the most powerful tools for guiding your child through life’s bumps. By trusting yourself, leaning into your intuition, and learning to foster self-regulation, you can find your way through the challenges, one compassionate step at a time.

  • Episode Two: Breathing Your Heart and Mind into Alignment

    • Connecting With Your Child
    • 18 Minutes
    In this episode, Dr. Jorina Elbers introduces, “HeartMath”, simple and powerful techniques for regulating emotions and calming the nervous system. You’ll learn how to use heart-focused breathing to connect more deeply with yourself and your child, especially during challenging moments. These practices help you stay grounded, regain mental clarity, and respond with compassion, making everyday stress easier to navigate.

  • Episode Three: Emotional Resilience: How to Stay Connected and Calm

    • Connecting With Your Child
    • 21 Minutes
    Parenting often feels like a balancing act, with daily stresses accumulating and depleting your energy reserves. In this episode, you will learn how emotions impact your body and how choosing a heart-centered approach can restore your vitality and deepen your connection with your child. Simple techniques, such as the Quick Coherence method, will guide you toward a state of calm and presence, helping you navigate the demands of life with greater ease and compassion.

  • Episode Four: Teaching Resilience: Guiding Your Child Through Emotional Waves

    • Connecting With Your Child
    • 20 Minutes
    In Episode Four, we explore the vital role parents play in helping children express and navigate intense emotions. By understanding the body’s natural responses to threat, including fight, flight, or freeze, you can better support your child through challenging emotional moments. This episode offers practical strategies to create a safe space where your child feels seen and understood, helping them release pent-up emotions and learn resilience. With these tools, you can guide your child toward emotional healing and deeper connection.

  • Episode Five: Understanding Trauma: How to Help Children Feel Safe Again

    • Connecting With Your Child
    • 37 Minutes
    We’ll explore the evolving understanding of trauma, showing you that it isn’t just about life-threatening events. Trauma can result from any experience that disrupts your child’s sense of safety. We’ll dive into how different types of trauma affect children’s behavior and emotions and how you can recognize and respond to these signals in a way that supports healing and resilience.

  • Episode Six: From Tantrums to Calm: Navigating Big Feelings Together

    • Connecting With Your Child
    • 36 Minutes
    Discover how to support your child through big emotions by understanding their natural flow. You’ll learn practical ways to help your child move through the peaks and valleys of emotional intensity, while you remain a steady, calming presence.

  • Episode Seven: Listening Beyond Words: Finding Solutions Through Empathy

    • Connecting With Your Child
    • 22 Minutes
    In this final episode, you’ll witness how the simple act of regulating your own emotions can transform challenging moments with your child. Through a “fishbowl” role-playing exercise, you’ll explore techniques for calming yourself, listening deeply, and finding resolution when emotions run high. This episode shows how the connection you build in these moments not only deescalates conflict but also strengthens trust, helping you nurture a resilient relationship with your child.

Jorina Elbers, MD

Pediatric Neurologist
Wholehearted Thought Leader

  • Notable Works:
  • Connecting With Your Child Series

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

“When your child is dysregulated, they’re not misbehaving, they’re asking for help.”

Dr. Jorina Elbers is a renowned expert in pediatric neurology and trauma recovery, dedicated to improving the well-being of children and families. With a distinguished medical career, she has combined her expertise in neurology with a deep understanding of the effects of trauma on the developing brain. Dr. Elbers is a former faculty member at Stanford University, where she served as a Clinical Assistant Professor in Neurology and Neurological Sciences, focusing on pediatric neurology. Her work at Stanford involved both clinical practice and research, particularly in the areas of childhood stress, neurological disorders, and resilience.

Dr. Elbers is also a certified HeartMath trainer, integrating evidence-based techniques to help children and parents manage stress and improve emotional regulation. Her compassionate approach is shaped by her extensive experience working with families facing the challenges of neurological conditions and trauma. Through her educational programs and clinical work, she aims to empower parents with practical strategies to support their children’s emotional and neurological development.

With a passion for bridging the gap between neuroscience and everyday parenting, Dr. Elbers brings a warm, insightful, and accessible perspective to her work. Her contributions to Wholehearted.org reflect her commitment to making high-quality, supportive resources available to all families, helping them navigate the ups and downs of parenting with greater confidence and compassion.

More About Jorina

“Self-compassion is the doorway back to your child when stress pulls you away.”

  • PROGRAM AUTHOR: AJ Foxx
  • A/V PRODUCTION TEAM: Kyle Spencer, Sterling Knight, Ethan Webster, Michael Dugan, Colt Warren
  • PHOTOGRAPHY: Lukas Foxx
  • CREATIVE, ART, AND SET: AJ Foxx, Kyle Spencer, Sterling Knight, Lukas Foxx
  • POST PRODUCTION & EDITING: Kyle Spencer, Tanner Mets, Kevin Milvik, Robin Livingston, Josh Gonyea-Reding
  • GRAPHIC DESIGN: Jazmine Walker, Kyle Spencer
  • TEAM SUPPORT, TECH, & PUBLISHING: Kevin Milvik, Dr. Julie Chatigny, Tom White
  • PROGRAM TITLE: Connecting With Your Child
  • PRESENTED BY: Dr. Jorina Elbers
  • YEAR PUBLISHED: 2025
  • PUBLISHER: Wholehearted Publishing
  • PRODUCED BY: AJ Foxx
  • LANGUAGE: English, English Subtitles
  • WITH GRATITUDE & LOVE FOR:
  • The dedicated team at Wholehearted.org
  • Jorina, for her dedication to the science of healing, heart, compassion and love.

Additional Details & FAQ

Who is this program for?

This program is for parents, caregivers, and anyone who supports young children—whether you’re raising toddlers or navigating early school years. If you want to strengthen your relationship with your child, respond more calmly during stressful moments, and better understand their emotional needs, this program was made for you.

Do I need any background in psychology or neuroscience?

Not at all. While Dr. Elbers brings deep clinical experience and research into the series, her teaching is down-to-earth, easy to understand, and grounded in real-life parenting. You don’t need any background to benefit from this course—just a desire to grow in connection.

How is this different from other parenting programs?

Connecting With Your Child focuses on the nervous system, trauma-informed care, and the science of emotional safety. It’s not about controlling behavior—it’s about understanding your child’s needs and responding with presence, not perfection. The tools are both evidence-based and deeply compassionate.

How long is the program?

The course includes 7, focused episodes—each around 15-40 minutes. You can watch them at your own pace, on your own time. Many parents revisit the episodes again and again as their child grows.

What will I learn?

You’ll learn:

  • How to co-regulate with your child during emotional storms
  • What your child’s behavior is actually trying to tell you
  • How to repair after conflict or disconnection
  • The impact of your own stress on connection—and what to do about it
  • Why emotional safety is more important than discipline
  • Practical tools for building trust, resilience, and secure attachment
Is this only for parents of young children?

The program is especially helpful for parents of toddlers and younger kids, but the core principles—connection, repair, co-regulation—apply to children of all ages. Even if your child is older, this series offers tools to reconnect and rebuild.

What if I feel like I’ve already messed things up?

You haven’t. That’s one of the most important messages of this series. It’s never too late to reconnect, repair, or begin again. This program meets you where you are—with compassion, encouragement, and tools you can start using today.

HOW TO WATCH

EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE AT

PERSONAL GROWTH:

Included with your Personal Growth Membership subscription.

SIGN UP

STANDALONE COURSE:

Also available as a single one time purchase for non-members.

BUY NOW
Access Details:
 

• Personal Growth Membership: Get access to this program and all of our self-help / personal growth programs with an active membership.

• One-Time Purchase: Buy this course on its own and receive lifetime access, including additional materials & resources at courses.wholehearted.org

MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED TO PURCHASE THE COURSE.

*Active Personal Growth Members may request access to full course materials while their membership is active.
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