Resources for Parents

Parenting, Discipline, & Behavior Management

• 1-2-3 Magic: 3-Step Discipline for Calm,  Effective, and Happy Parenting by Thomas Phelan, Ph.D.
• Positive Discipline: The Classic Guide to Helping Children Develop Self-Discipline, Responsibility, Cooperation, and Problem-Solving Skills by Jane Nelson, Ed.D.
• Positive Discipline: Creating Respectful Relationships in Homes and Schools (website)

Teaching Children Healthy Boundaries

• My Body Belongs to Me: A Book About Body Safety by Jill Starishevsky
• I Said No! A Kid-to-kid Guide to Keeping Private Parts Private by Kimberly King
• Your Body Belongs to You by Cornelia Maude Spelman

Additional Resources

• The Bipolar Child: The Definitive and Reassuring Guide to Childhood's Most Misunderstood Disorder by Demitri Papolos, M.D. & Janice Papolos
• Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) provides information and referrals on ADHD, including local support groups. 1-800-233-4050
• Autism Speaks is a prominent autism research and advocacy organization. The website contains links to apps, tool kits, and a resource guide for families and individuals with autism spectrum disorders.