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Love, Magic, and Mudpies By Bernie Siegel
AUDIOBOOK: Raising Your Kids to Feel Loved, Be Kind, and Make a Difference. $20.99
A Directory of Advocacy and Support Groups for Youth with Emotional, Developmental and Behavioral Disorders by the American Psychiatric Association
SOCIAL SERVICE: Organizations which provide advocacy and support services for this population who wish to be included in this list may contact the Office of Children's Affairs at the American Psychiatric Association (APA)
Starting School: Tips for Parents by the American Psychiatric Association
Soon millions of children will start school for the first time. For most, this will be an exciting and positive experience. However, it also represents a major transition, which can be challenging for some children. Parents, teachers, and other adults can help reduce the anxiety associated with starting school. The following are specific suggestions:
Spend time talking to kids about school before classes begin. Describe what school will be like and what will happen throughout the day.
Bring kids to visit the school in advance. If possible, show them their classroom and other important landmarks, such as the playground, lunchroom, and the rest room.
Let kids know that it is OK to feel nervous or worried when starting school. Reassure them that everyone feels a little anxious when they do things for the first time.
Help kids establish a regular routine to get ready for school. Let them participate in making choices about what to wear, what to have for breakfast, or what to bring for lunch.
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WHAT'S A MOTHER WORTH? by Riane Eisler Comments (2) The caring work of a mother is worth over $100,000 per year. Read about how caregivers are labeled as "economically inactive" and how change in this area needs to happen and where it is currently happening.
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The Effect of Anger on Families by AAMFT Family ties are one of the strongest contributors to individual character development. Many of us spend years trying to understand, erase, or copy the influence of our family unit. When anger is part of a family’s tradition, it spreads itself much like a virus to future generations. The wider the spread, the more difficult the anger is to contain.
“What Makes Kids Care?: Teaching Gentleness in a Violent World” by APA
In a world where violence and cruelty seem to be common and almost acceptable, many parents wonder what they can do to help their children to become kinder and gentler--to develop a sense of caring and compassion for others. free
“Let’s Talk Facts About Teen Suicide” by the APA
Adolescence can be a turbulent time. Teenagers deal with a vast array of new experiences during this transitional
period, such as new relationships, decisions about the future, and physical changes that are taking place in their
bodies. free, .pdf
“Communication Tips for Parents” by APA
- Be available for your children
- Let your kids know you're listening
- Respond in a way your children will hear
- Parenting is hard work (and much more) free
“Single Parenting and Today's Family” by APA
Life in a single parent household - though common - can be quite stressful for the adult and the children. free
“Postpartum Depression” by the APA
About one in 10 new mothers experience some degree of postpartum depression. free
Treating Trauma and Traumatic Grief in Children and Adolescents
BOOK: This is one of the first books to present a systematic treatment approach, grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy, for traumatized children and their families.
Kiplingers Retirement Report
MAGAZINE: Information and guidance necessary to plan smarter and live better in retirement.
What to Expect When You're Expecting
BOOK: The answers to hundreds of questions and worries expectant parents may have.
Starting School: Tips for Parents 
WHAT'S A MOTHER WORTH? 
The Effect of Anger on Families by AAMFT 
