Parenting Resources I Recommend
Books for Parenting Insight
No Drama Discipline, by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
The Yes Brain by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
Simplicity Parenting, by Kim John Payne
The 5 Love Languages of Children, by Gary Chapman and Ross Cambell
Sitting Still Like a Frog: Mindfulness Exercises for Kids, by Eilen Snel
Mindful Parenting, by Kristin Race
Middle School Makeover, by Michelle Icard
How To Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kids for Success, by Julie Lythcott-Haims
The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed, by Jessica Lahey
The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life by Anya Kamenetz
Picture Books for Children
Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg
When Sophie Gets Angry, Really Really Angry by Molly Bang
In My Heart: A Book of Feelings by Christine Roussey
Books for Elementary Age Children
The Mouse, The Monster, and Me: Assertiveness for Young People by Pat Palmer
My Fantastic, Elastic Brain by JoAnn Deak, available as a book or an app
Resources For Teens
Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel Siegel
Virtual Hope Box App
Sitting Still App
Adoption Resources
Adoption Support Alliance Charlotte based agency developed to support adopted children and adoptive parents with classes, support groups and counseling
Real Parents Real Children: Parenting the Adopted Child by Holly Van Gulden and Lisa M. Bartels-Rabb
Far From The Tree by Robin Benway – an easy to read, young adult fiction that will give you valuable insight to the perspective of the adoptive and foster child
POST Resources for adoptive families post placement focused on creating connection to the entire adoption constellation. Their connection kit boxes are a wonderful way to help a child explore their story and create a treasured keepsake filled with important memories and milestones. It is also possible to purchase a connection kit specially designed for your child’s first/birth mother.
Family Bonding Activities
Table Topics conversation starters for dinner conversations
Mindfulness Resources
Mindful Schools online courses
Charlotte Center for Mindfulness 8 Week MBSR course
Meditation Apps
Simple Habit – Lot’s of free content and wonderful sleep meditations
Quility – mindful parenting meditations
