Hands Holding Hands

My name is Rani Farmer and I live in Brisbane, Australia, with my ever-supportive husband, two littlies, and teenage step-son. Passionate about fostering secure attachment relationships between caregivers and their children, my interest in parent-child attachment began when I was in university and was re-ignited when I was diagnosed with postnatal depression/anxiety after the birth of my first chi

ld. Since having children, I have become a strong advocate for perinatal and child wellness, working with families in my roles as Project Manager of a longitudinal birth cohort study and as a Perinatal Wellness Educator. Such first-hand experience has provided an in-depth understanding of how everyday challenges can put strain on couples and parent-child attachment relationships, especially during those important first five years of a child’s life. Sensitive and empathetic in my facilitation approach, I encourage and support parents and caregivers to learn about their own emotional and attachment needs to then better understand and respond to their child’s needs and behaviours. As Founder and Principal Parent Educator of Hands Holding Hands, I am hopeful the value of such workshops will appeal to all families and child-based organisations throughout Brisbane and the Gold Coast.