Parent Resources                                    

 

Websites:

 

WebMD- www.webmd.com  Search under Parenting and articles on almost any physical or emotional health issues, plus information on medications, treatments, commonly asked questions, support groups, etc.

 

www.apa.org/psychnet/coverage.html - site for the American Psychological Association which has various materials on mental/emotional health for parents and children plus links to other sites.

 

www.kidshealth.org - great site with information and links on many topics to help parents with questions about physical and mental health issues.

 

*www.parent-magic.com - site by Dr. Thomas Phelan for parents with information on discipline and parenting skills.

 

www.compassionbooks.com - resource for many books to help with serious illness, death, loss, divorce, etc.

 

www.any-book-in-print.com – this “paperbacks for educators” source contains many books to help address topics with children of all ages.  (paperbacks@usmo.com)

 

 

Books/Magazines:

Child magazine, has developmental info and tips on parenting, monthly

Parenting magazine, monthly

*“How to Behave So Your Children Will, Too”, book by Dr. Sal Severe with practical parenting ideas. 

“Everything Tween Book” by Dr. Linda Sonna –  a parent’s guide to surviving the turbulent preteen years. 

*“How to Talk So Your Kids Will Listen and Listen So Your Kids Will Talk”, book by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish   

"How to Lost-Proof Your Child" - a safety/loss-prevention book by J. Wayne Frears