There is no single effort more radical in its potential for saving the world than a
transformation of the way we raise our children. ~Marianne Williamson
Teaching and Modeling Compassion, Empathy and Mindfulness (and general parenting tips)
http://tlcinstitute.wordpress.com/2012/01/06/mindful-self-compassion-for-kids/ -Mindful Self Compassion for Kids
http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/being-mindful-empathy-building-play-therapy-0112114 -Being Mindful of ‘Kindfull’ Play: Empathy-Building Play Therapy (for therapists but good suggestions for parents or caregivers too)
http://blogs.psychcentral.com/angst-anxiety/2012/02/your-worst-fear-as-a-parent-part-two/ – Becoming more mindful as a parent or educator
Discipline Burnout- Getting Back to Basics part I from Teach Through Love (includes short video)
Breaking bad habits- back to basics part II from Teach Through Love
https://www.ahaparenting.com/parenting-tools/positive-discipline/use-positive-discipline – How to use Peaceful Parenting
https://www.ahaparenting.com/RespectfulVoice -Workbook Resource: Respectful Voice Charts (One of several great resources on Aha! Parenting website).
Feelings and needs chart pdf – from Peaceful Parent
http://www.parentingscience.com/helpful-kids-and-rewards.html -Raising helpful kids: the perils of rewarding good behavior
http://www.chicagoparent.com/community/the-self-aware-parent/2012/january/teaching-your-children-that-they-belong -Teaching Your Children that they Belong
http://goodmenproject.com/fathers-day/100-ways-to-be-a-good-father – 100 ways to be a good father
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/self_compassion_for_parents
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/search?q=parenting+and+family
https://www.christinecarter.com/2018/12/the-neuroscience-of-happy-memories/
https://biglifejournal.com/blogs/blog/connect-child-activities-love-languages
https://biglifejournal.com/blogs/blog/teach-kids-growth-mindset-neuroplasticity-activities
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/video/series/parenting_videos – Excellent parenting videos
(More to come!!)
*Find much more on our Pinterest board on parenting and our page on resiliency
Discipline
https://www.ahaparenting.com/parenting-tools/positive-discipline/timeouts – What’s Wrong with Timeouts?
https://www.janetlansbury.com/2016/05/why-timeouts-fail-and-what-to-do-instead/
https://imperfectfamilies.com/7-alternatives-to-using-time-outs/
http://www.wendythomasrussell.com/blog/timeouts
https://www.noguiltmom.com/alternative-timeout-discipline/
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/column-12-alternatives-to-timeouts-when-kids-are-at-their-worst
https://www.handinhandparenting.org/tag/what-to-do-instead-of-time-out/
https://www.ahaparenting.com/parenting-tools/positive-discipline/use-positive-discipline
https://janebluestein.com/category/parenting-2/discipline-parenting-2/
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/five_ways_to_help_misbehaving_kids – Five Ways to Help Misbehaving Kids
Why Storytelling is Way Better Than Lecturing Your Kids from The Good Men Project
Sibling Rivalry and Conflict Resolution
http://www.learningpeace.com/pages/LP_04.htm -Resolving Conflicts Peacefully
Parenting with Social and Emotional Intelligence
Social and Emotional Learning: A Short History from Edutopia
https://positivepsychologyprogram.com/emotional-intelligence-for-kids/
https://mamablog.teach-through-love.com/2014/05/discipline-burnout-getting-back-to-basics.html
https://www.edutopia.org/SEL-parents-resources from Edutopia
Parent Resources from University of Illinois
How to Raise a Socially Intelligent Child from Aha Parenting
The Power of Parenting with Social and Emotional Learning from Getting Smart
Tips and Resources for fostering social and emotional skills from the Parent Toolkit
Short video clips to support social and emotional growth from the Parent Toolkit
Teaching Empathy: Evidence based tips for fostering empathy in children – from Parenting Science
Social skill activities for children and teenagers: Ideas inspired by research -from Parenting Science
Five Simple Lessons for Social and Emotional Learning for Adults from Edutopia
Why Teachers Need Social – Emotional Skills from Greater Good
The Science of Social-Emotional Learning in Action from Greater Good
Five Keys to Successful Social and Emotional Learning from Edutopia
https://www.parentingscience.com/facial-expressions-for-kids.html
https://www.parentingscience.com/social-skills-activities.html
https://www.edutopia.org/sel-research-learning-outcomes
Great Kids Emotional Smarts – Toolkits, videos and resources for parents and educators from Start Empathy
Teaching Emotional Intelligence to Teens and Students
Is Emotional Intelligence for Kids? (Games, Cartoons and Toys)
Creating Happy Families
https://www.powerofpositivity.com/10-things-make-families-happier/
https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/6-things-the-happiest-families-all-have-in-common
Family Meetings, Charters, Missions and Mottos
https://www.positivediscipline.com/articles/family-meetings
https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/emotional-fitness/201209/10-tips-holding-family-meeting
https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/family-charter-shared-goals-shared-feelings/
https://howdoesshe.com/family-motto-idea/
Conversation Starters
https://www.doinggoodtogether.org/bhf/blog/29-daily-conversations-starters-for-kids
Conversation Starters for with kids 8-13 from The Dinner Project
The Family Dinner Project Conversation Starters- Thoughts and Opinions
Rituals and Traditions
Why do families need rituals? from Aha! Parenting
Restorative and Circle Practices for the Family
Restorative Parenting: Parenting for a Peaceful Home – with Margaret Thorsborne
Restorative Practice Parent Booklet
Restorative Parenting: Relationship Building in the Shadow of Domestic Violence
Nurturing Boys, Girls and All Children
https://www.facebook.com/BoysMentorshipCollaborative?fref=ts – has lots of info about nurturing emotional health and well being in our sons.
http://paulkivel.com/resource/boys-will-be-men-guiding-your-sons-from-boyhood-to-manhood/
http://www.angeresources.com/articles/FromShameBasedMasculitytoHealthyManhood.pdf -Shame based masculinity to holistic manhood by Dr. Michael Obsatz
http://www.hghw.org – Hardy Girls- Healthy Women
http://poweredbygirl.org – Powered by Girl
http://bravegirlsclub.com – Brave Girls Club
http://princessfreezone.com/options/page.asp?id=13
Nurturing Transgender Youth and Their Families
More coming soon!
Parenting Teens
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/five_ways_parents_can_help_prevent_teen_depression
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/can_a_sense_of_purpose_help_teens_through_hard_times
Self care for parents
https://mamablog.teach-through-love.com/2014/12/why-we-struggle-to-set-boundaries-new.html
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/cultivating_selfawareness_parents
Parenting websites and blogs
http://www.ahaparenting.com/parenting-tools – Wonderful tips on parenting
http://www.bouncebackparenting.com
http://www.janetlansbury.com – Janet Lansbury- Elevating child care
http://attachmentparenting.org/blog/
https://authenticparenting.com/resources
https://www.peacefulparent.com/articles/
http://www.positiveparentingconnection.net/positive-parenting/
http://www.littleheartsbooks.com
http://amyphoenix.com/parenting-overview/
http://www.teach-through-love.com -Teach through Love
http://theparentsstop.com –The Parent Stop
http://mindfulmomsnetwork.com –Mindful Moms Network
http://www.awareparenting.com/
https://www.purejoyparenting.com/blog/
http://transformativeparenting.com/blog/
http://www.janetlansbury.com – Janet Lansbury- Elevating child care
http://www.handsfreemama.com –blog by Rachel Macy Stafford
http://www.parentfurther.com/ – website by the Search Institute
Helpful videos-
Meditations is a wonderful tool for all of us. Here is a great video to teach kids how to meditate-
Violence: A family tradition
This is a very good 13 minute Ted Talk by Robbyn Peters Bennett on the impact of spanking and family violence.
Find a wonderful series of short videos called “6 Steps to Build Kindness and Resilience” with Dan Siegel here.