Helping kids become
the boss of themselves
About Us

Slide to help kids become the boss of themselves Social development &
Emotional Intelligence
Slide Building emotional intelligence
takes time.
WE PRACTICE EXTREME PATIENCE.
Slide BEING ALLOWED TO HAVE
DIFFICULT FEELINGS
is the first step in
mastering them.
Slide BEHAVIOR IS COMMUNICATION.
We listen to the things
kids DON'T say.
Slide We help kids and parents
get back on
THE SAME TEAM.
Slide SELF-ESTEEM BEGINS
when a child's feelings
ARE ACKNOWLEDGED AS NORMAL,
and treated as important.
Slide When kids can manage
their INSIDE FEELINGS
they can focus on
outside things - like LEARNING.
Slide We start with the premise
that every child wants
to meet expectations.
WE HELP THEM SUCCEED.
Slide We teach from the inside out.
FEELINGS FIRST.
SKILLS SECOND.
Slide We don't label kids.
LABELS ARE LIMITS.

cartoon kids Free weekly Q&A
for parents, caregivers & professionals
Let's talk about
child development
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Friday mornings at Hanna Perkins Center CLICK FOR DETAILS

Hidden language of children podcast A new podcast
from Hanna Perkins
Understanding your child's developing mind CHECK IT OUT
Hidden language of children podcast A new podcast
from Hanna Perkins
Understanding your child's developing mind CHECK IT OUT
Hidden language of children podcast A new podcast
from Hanna Perkins
Understanding your child's developing mind CHECK IT OUT

Dalcroze Music & Movement Dalcroze Music & Movement
for children (3½-7) and adults
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Starts Jan. 15, 2025 Details for Winter and Spring
toddler group Fun for kids;
Game-changing for parents
Get to know your child
in a whole new way
with our toddler play group
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New session begins
Feb. 4

Hanna Perkins School

State-chartered kindergarten, preschool, parent/toddler program in Shaker Heights focused on social-emotional development.

Hadden Clinic for Children & Families

Mental health assessment, counseling and therapy from birth to 18, and for new moms struggling with postpartum depression, based in Shaker Heights.

Continuing
Education

For educators, social workers, therapists, child life advocates and other professionals who work with children on a day-to-day basis.

Staff
Training

Tailored to the specific needs of individual schools and school systems, early learning programs, and other organizations that work with children and families.

  • Hanna Perkins provided me with a parenting foundation that stands to this day. It fundamentally altered the trajectory of my children’s lives.

The
Hanna Perkins Promise
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