Resources
Check back often as more resources become available!
Online Resources
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) www.aacap.org
Family Resources
A Story + Art www.amommysadventures.com/p/start.html
Blog of an elementary school teacher turned to stay at home mom. Read a kid-friendly story then create an art project. See if you can borrow the book from the local library. Fun thing to do on a rainy day!
Books That Heal Kids http://booksthathealkids.blogspot.com
Looking for a book to read with your child about a particular social/emotional topic? Then this blog is for you. You can browse through books by topic or title, with a summary for each.
Confident Parents, Confident Kids http://confidentparentsconfidentkids.org
A blog for parents actively supporting kids' social and emotional development.
Dove Social Mission www.dove.us/Social-Mission
Dove (as in the beauty products) is on a mission to help young girls' self-esteem. They developed a self-esteem discussion guide for mothers and daughters found HERE and a self-esteem activity guide found HERE.
Hello Grief www.hellogrief.org
A place to learn and share about grief and loss.
Help Others.org www.helpothers.org
Kindness is contagious. Welcome to a portal dedicated to small acts of kindness.
It's My Life http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/index.html
An online resource for kids to learn about friends, family, emotions, their body, school, and money. There's even a section for parents HERE to learn about these topics.
Little Parachutes www.littleparachutes.com
Picture books to help children with life's challenges.
National Alliance for Grieving Children www.childrengrieve.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) www.namimass.org
Education for family members, what to do in a crisis, how to navigate the mental health system.
National Institute for Mental Health www.nimh.nih.gov
Family Resources
A Story + Art www.amommysadventures.com/p/start.html
Blog of an elementary school teacher turned to stay at home mom. Read a kid-friendly story then create an art project. See if you can borrow the book from the local library. Fun thing to do on a rainy day!
Books That Heal Kids http://booksthathealkids.blogspot.com
Looking for a book to read with your child about a particular social/emotional topic? Then this blog is for you. You can browse through books by topic or title, with a summary for each.
Confident Parents, Confident Kids http://confidentparentsconfidentkids.org
A blog for parents actively supporting kids' social and emotional development.
Dove Social Mission www.dove.us/Social-Mission
Dove (as in the beauty products) is on a mission to help young girls' self-esteem. They developed a self-esteem discussion guide for mothers and daughters found HERE and a self-esteem activity guide found HERE.
Hello Grief www.hellogrief.org
A place to learn and share about grief and loss.
Help Others.org www.helpothers.org
Kindness is contagious. Welcome to a portal dedicated to small acts of kindness.
It's My Life http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/index.html
An online resource for kids to learn about friends, family, emotions, their body, school, and money. There's even a section for parents HERE to learn about these topics.
Little Parachutes www.littleparachutes.com
Picture books to help children with life's challenges.
National Alliance for Grieving Children www.childrengrieve.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) www.namimass.org
Education for family members, what to do in a crisis, how to navigate the mental health system.
National Institute for Mental Health www.nimh.nih.gov
Books for Parents to Check Out
1, 2, 3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D.
"With humor, keen insight and proven experience, Dr. Phelan breaks down the task of parenting into three straightforward jobs:
Job 1: Controlling Obnoxious Behavior: Learn an amazingly simple technique to get the kids to STOP doing what you don’t want them to do (whining, arguing, tantrums, sibling rivalry, etc.).
Job 2: Encouraging Good Behavior: Learn several effective methods to get your kids to START doing what you do want them to do (picking up, eating, going to bed—and staying there!, chores, etc.).
Job 3: Strengthening Your Relationships: Learn powerful techniques that reinforce the bond between you and your children."
See more at: http://www.123magic.com/ - They even have an APP - click here!
"With humor, keen insight and proven experience, Dr. Phelan breaks down the task of parenting into three straightforward jobs:
Job 1: Controlling Obnoxious Behavior: Learn an amazingly simple technique to get the kids to STOP doing what you don’t want them to do (whining, arguing, tantrums, sibling rivalry, etc.).
Job 2: Encouraging Good Behavior: Learn several effective methods to get your kids to START doing what you do want them to do (picking up, eating, going to bed—and staying there!, chores, etc.).
Job 3: Strengthening Your Relationships: Learn powerful techniques that reinforce the bond between you and your children."
See more at: http://www.123magic.com/ - They even have an APP - click here!
Books for Parents and Children
Putting on the Brakes: Activity Book for Kids with ADD or ADHD Patricia O. Quinn, MD and Judith M. Stern, MA
"This essential resource covers almost every area in a kid's life affected by ADHD. Fun activities teach kids to manage attention problems and helps them in setting priorities, planning, and maintaining control of their day-to-day activities. With this book, kids put their understanding of ADHD into action and become empowered to use new skills and to be in charge their ADHD." Approriate for ages 8-13, grades 3+.
What to Do Guides for Kids published by the American Psychological Association and Magination Press
Interactive self-help books that are a resource for educating, motivating, and empowering kids through life's struggles. These books are designed so parents and children can work through them together.
Guides include: when you worry too much (anxiety), when you grumble too much (negativity), when your brain gets stuck (OCD), when your temper flares (anger), when you dread your bed (problems with sleep), when bad habits take hold (nail biting and more).
For more self-help books through the American Psychological Association website, click here.
"This essential resource covers almost every area in a kid's life affected by ADHD. Fun activities teach kids to manage attention problems and helps them in setting priorities, planning, and maintaining control of their day-to-day activities. With this book, kids put their understanding of ADHD into action and become empowered to use new skills and to be in charge their ADHD." Approriate for ages 8-13, grades 3+.
What to Do Guides for Kids published by the American Psychological Association and Magination Press
Interactive self-help books that are a resource for educating, motivating, and empowering kids through life's struggles. These books are designed so parents and children can work through them together.
Guides include: when you worry too much (anxiety), when you grumble too much (negativity), when your brain gets stuck (OCD), when your temper flares (anger), when you dread your bed (problems with sleep), when bad habits take hold (nail biting and more).
For more self-help books through the American Psychological Association website, click here.