Evidence-Based Parenting Resources
Hey, there! I'm glad you stopped by.
It only takes seconds before a quick google search turns my current stomachache into stomach cancer where I have two weeks to live. I know how difficult it is to sift through and find quality, trustworthy information when it matters most. And where does it matter more than with our children? I often find myself recommending the same resources over and over to the families I work with, so I thought I would compile a list. This is not an exhaustive list, but hopefully this provides a place for you to start.
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Reliable & Science-Based Information about Parenting
American Psychological Association : This site recommends several websites for evidence-based information. One website they recommend is www.infoaboutkids.org, which is an ongoing collaboration of the Consortium for Science-Based Information on Children, Youth, & Families. Their goal is to promote healthy child & family development by highlighting science-based information for those who care for, or work with, children.
Texas Association of School Psychologists: Another great list of links, resources, and services for parents of children with disabilities.
General Parenting Books
The Incredible Years (R): Trouble Shooting Guide for Parents of Children Aged 3-8 Years.
(The unrevised version is less expensive)
The Whole Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Development by Daniel Segel & Tina Bryson
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Websites: Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) & ADDitude
Taking Charge of ADHD by Russell Barkley
The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child by Alan Kazdin
What to Do When Your Temper Flares: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Problems With Anger by Dawn Huebner
Anxiety
Avocado Feels A Pit Worried: A Story About Facing Your Fears
Freeing Your Child From Anxiety by Tamar Chansky
Helping Your Anxious Child by Ronald Rapee
What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety by Dawn Huebner
Autism
A Practical Guide to Autism: What Every Parent Needs to Know by Fred Volkmar & Lisa Wiesner
A Parent's Guide to High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder: How to Meet the Challenges and Help Your Child Thrive by Sally Ozonoff, Geraldine Dawson, & James McPartland
Grief
Bo's Place: Resources for those who are grieving, or to support those who are grieving.
Other Resources
In My Heart: A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek
The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions by Anna Llenas
The Way I Feel by Janan Cain
“Name it to tame it” - naming our emotions can be so incredibly helpful in developing our ability to manage these emotions. My favorite Emotion and Feeling Wheel: https://www.davidhodder.com/emotion-and-feeling-wheel/
Looking for a child psychologist? If you are located in Houston, Texas, please contact me for a complimentary consultation at Brightside Psychology or (713)482-1023. I would love to join your child's team and help them be the best they can be.
Another great resource is www.psychologytoday.com to look up child psychologists / licensed therapists by zip code and/or specialty.
