Local Caregiver/Parenting Resources
SFCD help support families throughout the San Francisco Bay Area that have children with disabilities. If you are interested in learning more please click on the picture.
Gender Spectrum aims to foster a gender-inclusive environment for children and youth by assisting families, organizations, and institutions in enhancing their comprehension of gender and acknowledging the impacts of changing perspectives on individuals.
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Media
Dr. Lisa Damour and Co-Host Reena Ninan provide an informed and practical approach to commonly asked caregiver/parenting questions about teens.
In Revisionist History, Malcolm Gladwell explores overlooked and misunderstood aspects of history. In season 6 (episodes 2 & 3) Gladwell discusses the US News & World Report college rankings. This is a topic that some caregivers may find interesting.
In I Hate the Ivy League, Malcolm Gladwel focuses on his critical views of higher education. He challenges traditional ideas about education, targeting aspects like college rankings, standardized tests, and exclusivity in top-tier institutions. Gladwell questions the existing hierarchy that favors elite students and aims to explore ways to make education more inclusive, affordable, and fair for everyone.
Please note: This collection includes content that has been released in the Revisionist History podcast series.
Bookshelf
In this book, Dr. Baxley discusses how caregivers are able to help guide their children in becoming compassionate and socially conscious individuals. It is also a guide for caregivers to work towards being able to identify and reconcile their own biases.
The book explores the concept of recognizing and developing untapped talents and abilities in individuals. In the book, Grant presents stories, research, and insights to demonstrate how individuals and organizations can unlock hidden potential. He discusses various factors that contribute to uncovering hidden talents, such as encouraging curiosity, providing opportunities for experimentation and growth, fostering a culture of openness to new ideas, and challenging conventional wisdom. By tapping into hidden potential, individuals can achieve greater fulfillment.
In this book, authors Faber and Mazlish share different ways you can approach your teen to help build strong lasting relationships. The book discusses different topics and gives caregivers the tools needed to help their children navigate through their adolescence.