Parent Resources

We have a few book sat school that we keep for parents to sign out that are great resources. If you are interested in signing out any of these books you can stop by the school office or send a note in with your child.

                Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne, M.ED., with Lisa M. Ross

             Today's busier, faster society is waging an undeclared waron childhood. With too much stuff, too many choices, and too little time, children can become anxious, have trouble with friends and school, or even be diagnosed with behavioral problems. Now internationally renowned family consultant Kim John Payne helps parents reclaim for their children the space and freedom that all kids need for their attention to deepen and their individuality to flourish. Simplicity Parenting offers inspiration, ideas, and a blueprint for change.
        
    Parent Engagement by Ontario Teachers' Federation

Supporting elementary and secondary teachers and educators working with parents and guardians.

                   Mindful Parenting by Kristen Race, Ph. D.

               Between school pressures, extracurricular activities,homework, and demanding careers, it's hard to find time just to getdinner on the table. In Mindful Parenting, child and familypsychologist Dr. Kristen Rave speaks directly to today's busy familieswho make up what she calls "Generation Stress" and presents analternative - a mindful approach. Drawing on the latest research, sheshows how mindfulness helps us - and our children - feel happier,healthier, calmer, less anxious. less stressed, and more focused. 

                   Parenting Through the Storm by Ann Douglas

                  Ann Douglas knows what it's like to parent a childdiagnosed with bipolar disorder. Ditto with depression, anorexia,Asperger's syndrome, and ADHD. Each of her four children has struggledwith the "children's mental health' umbrella.

  The Explosive Child by Ross W. Greene, Ph. D.

                  Screaming, swearing, crying, hitting, kicking,spitting, biting... these are some of the challenging behaviors we seein kids who are having difficulty meeting our expecations. Thesebehaviors often leave parents feeling frustrated, angry, overwhelmed,and desperate for answers. In this fully revised and updated book, Dr.Ross Greene helps you understand why and when our child does thesethings and how to respond in ways that are nonpunitive, nonadversarial,humane, and effective. 

10 Mindful Minutes by Goldie Hawn

Practical,timely, relevant, and inspiring, 10 Mindful Minutes is Goldie Hawn'sgift to parents who want to help their children learn better and livehappier lives.