Resources & Recommendations
We have compiled a list of resources and recommendations for information pertaining to a variety of needs. This list is frequently updated, so you may want to check back regularly.
ADHD/ADD
BIPOC
EF Skills
Books
- Smart but Scattered, Dawson & Guare
- The Smart but Scattered Guide to Success, Dawson & Guare
- Smart but Scattered Teens, Guare, Dawson & Guare
Apps
- Focus To-Do: Focus Timer & Tasks
- Fabulous: Daily Habit Tracker
- HomeRoutines
- Calm
- Headspace: Mindful Meditation
- I Am: Daily Affirmations
Programs
School
Video
Mental Health
Books
- Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents, P. Rapee
- Feeling Good, David Burns
- Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Carol Dweck
- How to Feel Good: 20 Things Teens Can Do, Tricia Mangan
- My Anxious Mind: A Teen’s Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic, Tompkins & Martinez
Groups
- MindFullyWell (teens 13-17)
- MindFullyWell (young adults 18-26)
- Cultivate Counseling
Clinics
Clinic/Group
Parenting
Books
- The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting: Raising Children with Courage, Compassion, and Connection, Brene Brown
- A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children, J.T. Webb
- Critical Perspectives on Technology and the Family, Susan Walker
- Reset Your Child’s Brain: A Four-Week Plan to End Meltdowns, Raise Grades, and Boost Social Skills by Reversing the Effects of Electronic Screen-Time, Victoria L. Dunckley, MD
- Far From the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity, Andrew Solomon
Podcasts
- Every Day Parenting, Christy Bostwick, PhD
(Spotify + available on many other platforms)
Apps
Organizations
Social Events
Events by LifeFx
Local Events
Autism
Articles
- Ten Tips for Talking to Your Child About Their Autism Diagnosis
- Getting Started: Introducing Your Child to His or Her Diagnosis of Autism
Books
- For the Love of Autism, Tamika Lechee Morales
- Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity, Steve Silberman
- We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation, Eric Garcia
Research Articles
Clinic
Program
Education
Articles
- Intrroducing Your Child With Disabilities to a New Teacher
- How to Describe Your Child to a Teacher (Includes Templates)
Programs
Products
Videos
- Help for Billy – Using Trauma Informed Guidance in Schools/Homes
Professional Supports
LGBTQ+
Lifestyle
Books
Clinics
Sleep Resources
Sensory
Books
Websites
Products
Apps
- SimplyNoise – Free White Noise
Computer Apps
Clinic
Community Support
Groups
Clinics/Groups
Programs
- The Heroes program – social-emotional skill building program that equips youth with tools proven to enhance their capacity for resilience.