Parenting Links

Acclaimed for her work in the field of parenting coaching, Dr. Laura Markham’s books, blog and website provide excellent information to anyone who has the time. Her work focuses on how to avoid flying off the handle or chasing your kids with worry. Highly recommend.

This website is full of articles and info organized by age and specific issue. It’s searchable and chock full of wisdom. If you’re ever at odds with your kids - whatever their age, and you have the time to do your own research, this is a great resource for you.

Bessel van der Kolk is an author who integrates the research into attachment, trauma and development in his book The Body Keeps the Score. This is especially relevant to families who have family members who have experienced trauma or where healthy attachment has been disrupted.

This site is primarily for new parents, but it also has really good information on early childhood development.

Dr. Dan Seigel brings guidance to clinicians and individuals alike. His website has a number of easy to digest resources for families to use to remember to keep their own individual centers.

Good resources, articles, and tips for parents of teens and tweens.

Tips, tricks, and age-specific guidelines for your kid’s screen-time.

This website has ads, but they provide excellent tips for making TV-time decisions for kids.

Understanding what your options are after a birth-related injury is daunting. These folks make it a little more understandable.

Trans parenting issues are addressed here.