Further Exploration

Books:

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk

by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish "This book provides specific language and numerous examples of parent interactions to enhance parents’ communication and listening skills in a variety of challenging situations. It has the potential to create deeper connections and trust as parents use the skills with their children." Link to Website

The Whole Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind

by Daniel J. Siegel: "In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling Mindsight, and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson offer a revolutionary approach to child rearing with twelve key strategies that foster healthy brain development, leading to calmer, happier children." Amazon Link

The Out-Of-Sync Child; Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder

by Carol Kranowitz: "The groundbreaking book that explains Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)--and presents a drug-free approach that offers hope for parents--now revised and updated. " Amazon Link

Positive Discipline

by Jane Nelsen, Ed.D; "In this easy-to-read guide, Jane Nelsen coaches parents and teachers to be firm and kind so that any child from toddler to teenager can learn creative cooperation and self-discipline with no loss of dignity." View website

Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child, The Heart of Parenting

by John Gottman, PhD, Joan Declaire, Daniel Goleman: "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child is John Gottman’s groundbreaking guide to teaching children to understand and regulate their emotional world." Amazon Link

Bloom: 50 Things to Say, Think, and Do with Anxious, Angry, and Over-the-Top Kids

by Lynne Kenney and Wendy Young. "The first multi-media parenting book that gives readers a new way to take a collaborative stance with children, improving their cognitive, emotional and social skills." Amazon Link

Wilma Jean The Worry Machine

by Julia Cook: "This fun and humorous book addresses the problem of anxiety in a way that relates to children of all ages. It offers creative strategies for parents and teachers to use that can lessen the severity of anxiety. The goal of the book is to give children the tools needed to feel more in control of their anxiety. For those worries that are not in anyone's control (i.e. the weather) a worry hat is introduced. A fun read for Wilmas of all ages!" Amazon Link

When Worry Takes Hold

by Liz Haske: "One night just before the lights went out, Worry snuck into Maya's mind. Worry grew bigger and bigger until there was no space left for anything else. Just darkness and fear. Join Maya as she finds Courage, through the form of a calming breath, and learns how to break free from Worry's hold." Amazon Link

Managing Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changes

by William Bridges: "The author spent his life working to understand changes. Whether you are going through the birth of a new baby, a move, a job change, or the death of a loved one, this book explains in simple terms how any person can understand the emotions they are undergoing, help ease the transition, and launch a new life." Book Link

Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain: An Inside-Out Guide to the Emerging Adolescent Mind, Ages 12-24

by Daniel J. Siegel "Written by a leading expert in brain science, this book sheds light on the often misunderstood yet critical time in children’s lives when they straddle childhood and adulthood but don’t fit squarely in either phase. Siegel characterizes the teen years as the most powerful life phase for activating courage, purpose, and creativity. He creates empathy for the teenage experience and helps parents understand how to work with and support their teenagers." Book Link

Making Grateful Kids: The Science of Building Character

by Jeffrey Froh, Giacomo Bono : "The authors introduce their most compelling research, announce groundbreaking findings, and share real-life stories to show parents, teachers, mentors, and kids how to achieve greater life satisfaction through gratitude. They offer many simple strategies for building habits of gratitude into day-to-day life and provide compelling evidence for its importance." Amazon Link

Webpages:

Confident parents Confident kids

Family Emotional Safety Plan

Building Positive Conditions for Learning at Home: Strategies and Resources for Families and Caregivers

Trevor Project Website (Implications OF COVID-19 FOR LGBTQ youth mental health and suicide prevention)