Positive Parenting Books and resources
I've read so many parenting books … so you don't have to! Check out some of my favorites below.
books
Hold on to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More than Peers, Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Mate
The Explosive Child, Ross Greene
The Whole-Brain Child, Dan Siegel
Lost At School, Ross Greene
Parenting a Child Who Has Intense Emotions, Pat Harvey
Home Sweet Homes: A Journal and Planner for Co-Parents and Child, Fiona Kong
For Kids…
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Book Box Set, Diane Alber
And, two slightly off topic recommendations just for fun …
F*ck That: An Honest Meditation, Jason Headley
Sometimes some mindfulness with a dash of humor is just what the doctor ordered. I have this book on my coffee table and it honestly helps me feel more calm… and a bit giggly.
It's All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living A Richer Life with Less Stuff, Peter Walsh
If you struggle with clutter like I do, this book is a game changer. Unlike other “organizing” books, Peter Walsh acknowledges the emotional attachments we have to our things and how we can re-frame our thinking to let go of our stuff.
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Online Resources
Lives In the Balance
Learn more about Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) based on the work of Ross Greene.
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)
Mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
Postitive Discpline
Positive Discipline is a program based on the work of Alfred Adler and Rudolf Dreikurs and designed to teach young people to become responsible, respectful and resourceful members of their communities. Fun fact! I am a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator.
Psychology Today Therapist Search
Find detailed professional listings for Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Therapists, Counselors,Group Therapy and Treatment Centers in the United States and Canada. Several filters allow you to find support that meets your specific needs.
Videos
Ross Greene, Kids do Well if they Can