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.
WATCH THE TRAILER
- 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.
HOW TO WATCH
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.
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.
OVERVIEW OF EPISODES
Watch Episode One
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.
“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
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.