Parenting Resources

Often I'm asked what my favorite resources are for parents looking to improve their relationships with their children​. Below are some of my favorite books, podcasts, websites depending on age and need. There are many more resources out there, however these are my most recommended.

 

The Whole Brained Child and No Drama Discipline

by Tina Payne Bryson and Daniel Siegal

 

Trauma Proofing Your Kids, A Parents’ Guide to Instilling Confidence, Joy and Resilience

by Peter A. Levine and Maggie Kline

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Raising Cooperative Kids, Parent Practices for a Connected, Health Family

by Marion Forgatch, Gerald Patterson, PhD, and Tim Friend

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Specifically for understanding teenagers:

Brainstorm

by Daniel Siegal

 

Specifically for teenage girls:

Untangled, Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions Into Adulthood

by Lisa Damour, Ph.D.

 

For girls ages 3-13:

No More Mean Girls

by Katie Hurley, LCSW

 

Websites and blogs for all ages:

https://www.heysigmund.com by Karen Young

www.ahaparenting.com by Dr. Laura Markham

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Couples Resources

 

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

by John M. Gottman, Ph.D., and Nan Silver

 

The Gottman Institute also has a wonderful blog and resources: https://www.gottman.com

 

Terry Real resources and blog: https://www.terryreal.com

 

Esther Perel resources and blog: https://www.estherperel.com/couples-and-individuals

 

Podcasts:

Marriage Therapy Radio with Zach and Laura

Where Should We Begin? With Esther Perel

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Individual Resources

The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion, Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions

by Christopher K. Germer, PhD

 

I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn’t)

by Brene Brown, Ph.D., LMSW

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The Body Keeps the Score

by Bessel van der Kolk

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Waking the Tiger

by Peter Levine

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