“Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child” by John Gottman, Ph.D.
From the brilliant psychologist and renowned couples’ researcher, John Gottman, comes this gem for curious parents. In addition to 40+…
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“Self-Reg: How to Help Your Child (and you) Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage with Life”
By Dr. Stuart Shanker. There are no bad kids, there are only stressed-out kids. Dr. Shanker brings decades of neuroscience…
“Ruby Finds a Worry” by Tom Percival
This is a book for children – a powerful, beautifully-illustrated exploration of feelings. The main character, Ruby, “finds” a worry,…
“Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls” by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo
This was recommended by a client with two young girls, who is raising them to be strong and confident in…
“How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success” by Julie Lythcott-Haims
Parents are stressed. Kids are stressed. Yet, we continue to encourage and support methods of parenting that are exhausting and…
“What Does It Mean to Be Present” by Rana DiOrio, illustrated by Eliza Wheeler
This is a delightful, well-illustrated children’s book that introduces kids to the concept of approaching activities mindfully: noticing when someone…
“Breathe like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere” by Kira Willey
This is an ideal resource for parents/caregivers and kids to do together. Drawing from the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction discipline,…
“Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World” by Vivk H. Murthy, M.D.
Summary: In a season of “peace on earth, goodwill to all,” this book struck a chord with me. Loneliness is…