Resources

(In development, to be better organized soon!) - Websites, books, articles

How do I talk to my child about therapy or starting therapy? https://childmind.org/article/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-starting-therapy/

Encouraging connection in families and with the outdoors. https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/

So many people want more information about ADHD, and this is a great though can be an overwhelming resource. Surf in small periods, monitor your time on it and always seek professional consultation to balance your concerns regarding your child's development. https://www.additudemag.com/

Want to understand a topic, behavior, area of development better? UNDERSTOOD is a great place to begin. Search your area of interest and get a starting point on the area of interest. https://www.understood.org/en

Big Life Journal has been viewed on many platforms across all media and is user friendly across many ages of development. You can sign up for newsletters, family trainings and workshops as well as posters and worksheets to help guide conversations. https://biglifejournal.com/

Word of the Day - with Sesame Street. Take a minute with Telly and friend Zach Braff to learn more about the great work Anxious, a normal emotion we all experience to some extent or another and our children experience though sometimes are more uncomfortable than they can manage independently.

https://youtu.be/TDFEW3eAIlg

Natasha Daniels is an expert and parent in the area of OCD- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. She has so much to offer in learning and supporting our young children struggling with the intrusive thoughts of OCD.

For kids and their families - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1kjw0kmMds

For parents of children with OCD - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjoNAKgt2yQ The more typical response to Obsession does lead to an action such as hand washing or checking and rechecking. Though most children begin by seeking reassurance - The Compulsion is seeking reassurance.

Keep in mind that there are seven experiences that are feared by most people who develop phobia's. This video (while slightly dramatic) does a nice job of describing when a fear becomes a phobia and how many children and adults experience phobias. If you or your child exhibits a phobia of one of these, you or they may not be alone. They may simply be experiencing it at a greater intensity at the present moment and need support to move through this period of development. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVTvcxEWClg