Recommended Reading
Academics | Learning Difficulties
Thinking Differently: An Inspiring Guide for Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities by David Flink
Dyslexia: A Complete Guide for Parents by Gavin Reed
Overcoming Dyslexia: Second Edition, Completely Revised and Updated by Sally Shaywitz and Jonathan Shaywitz
The Out-of-Sync Child by Carol Stock Kranowitz
A Mind at a Time by Melvin Levin
Academics | Gifted Learning
Raising a Gifted Child: A Parenting Success Handbook by Carol Ferti
Gifted Children Decoded: Nurture Intellectual, Emotional, and Social Growth Through Simple Effective Strategies and Advocacy by Claudia Turcotte
ADD/ADHD
Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents
by Russell A. Barkley
Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder by Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Rate
You Mean I’m Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! A Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder by Kate Kelly and Peggy Ramundo
Smart but Scattered by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare
Mastering Your Adult ADHD by Steven A. Safren, Susan Sprich, Carol A. Perlman, & Michael W. Otto
Executive Skills in Children and Adolescents (2nd Edition): A Practical Guide to Assessment and Interventionby Peg Dawson and Richard Guare
Understanding Girls with AD/HD by Kathleen Nadeau, Ellen Littman, and Patricia Quinn
Adolescent Concerns
Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood by Lisa Damour, Ph.D.
Under Pressure by Lisa Damour, Ph.D.
Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Lisa Damour, Ph.D.
Why Do They Act That Way? A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen by David Walsh
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey
Your Defiant Teen: 10 Steps to Resolve Conflict and Rebuild Your Relationship by Russell Barkley and Arthur Robin
Parenting Teens with Love & Logic by Foster Cline and Jim Fay
Teen Mental Health; A Guide to Understanding and Supporting Teen Mental Health: Today's Teenagers; Navigating Mental Health in a Digital World by Heidi Crow
Stress Less: A Teen's Guide to a Calm Chill Life by Michael A. Tompkins
Feeling Better: CBT Workbook for Teens: Essential Skills and Activities to Help You Manage Moods, Boost Self-Esteem, and Conquer Anxiety by Racehl Hutt
Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen by Michelle Icard
CBT Toolbox for Children and Adolescents: Over 200 Worksheets & Exercises for Trauma, ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression & Conduct Disorders by Lisa Phifer, Amanda Crowde, Tracy Elsenraat, Robert Hull
Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D.
You Grow Girl! A Self-Empowering Workbook for Tweens and Teens by G. Scarano-Osika & K. Dever-Johnson
Anxiety
The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook, Fourth Edition by Edmund J. Bourne
Worry by Edward M. Hallowell
Freeing Your Child from Anxiety by Tamar Chansky
When My Worries Get Too Big by Karl D Buron
The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook, Sixth Edition by M. Davis, E. R. Eschelman, & M. McKay
Mind Over Mood, Second Edition: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think by Dennis Greenberger and Christine A. Padesky
How To Be Yourself: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety by Ellen Hendriksen, Ph.D.
Anger Management
The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding, and Parenting Easily Frustrated and Chronically Inflexible Children by Ross W. Greene, Ph.D.
Don’t Pop Your Cork on Mondays! by Adolf Moser (children’s book)
Dance of Anger by Harriet Lerner, PhD.
My Mouth is a Volcano by Julia Cook and Carrie Hartman
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Anger: Using DBT Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation Skills to Manage Anger
by Alexander L. Chapman, Kim L. Gratz, and Marsha M. Linehan
Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames by Thich Nhat Hanh
Adoption
Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew by Sherrie Eldridge
The Adoptee’s Journey by Cam Lee Small
What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption by Melissa Guida-Richards
Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born by Jamie Lee Curtis
Real Siblings by Kirst, Seamus
Home for A While by Kerstein, Lauren H
Murphy's Three Homes: A Story for Children in Foster Care by Gilman, Jan Levinson
Finding the Right Spot: When Kids Can't Live with Their Parents by Levy, Janice
Attachment
Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller
Secure Love: Create a Relationship That Lasts a Lifetime by Julie Menanno
The Power of Showing Up by Daniel J. Seigel and Tina Payne Bryson
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab
Hold Me Tight by Dr. Sue Johnson
Autism
Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity by Devon Price
Uniquely Human: Updated and Expanded: A Different Way of Seeing Autism by Barry M. Prizant and Tom Fields-Meyer
A Parent's Guide to High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder, Second Edition: How to Meet the Challenges and Help Your Child Thrive 2nd Edition by Sally Ozonoff, Geraldine Dawson, and James McPartland
Solving Executive Function Challenges: Simple Ways to Get Kids with Autism Unstuck and on Target by Lauren Kenworthy , Laura Gutermuth Anthony, Katie Alexander, Monica Werner, Lynn Cannon, Lisa Greenman
Behavioral Disorders
Calm Your Roar Like a Dinosaur: How to Relax Muscle by Muscle by Colleen A Patterson and Brenda S Miles
The Explosive Child by Dr. Ross Greene
No More Meltdowns: Positive Strategies for Managing and Preventing Out-Of-Control Behavior by Jed Baker
Childhood Bullying
Bully Busters: A Teacher’s Manual for Helping Bullies, Victims, and Bystanders (Grades K-5) by Arthur Horne, Christi Bartolomucci, and Dawn Newman-Carlson
Bully Busters: A Teacher’s Manual for Helping Bullies, Victims, and Bystanders (Grades 6-8)
by Dawn Newman-Carlson, Arthur Horne, and Christi Bartolomucci
Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls by Rachel Simmons
Body Image Issues
Ending the Diet Mindset by Becca Clegg, LPC
The Body Image Workbook: An Eight-Step Program for Learning to Like Your Looks, Second Edition by Thomas F. Cash PhD,
Children’s Books
Don’t Rant & Rave On Wednesdays! by Adolf Moser
A Boy and a Turtle: Relaxation/Stress Management by Lori Lite
Sea Otter Cove: A Relaxation Story by Lori Lite
When My Worries Get Too Big by Karl D Buron
I Just Want to Do It My Way by Julia Cook
It’s Hard to be a Verb by Julia Cook and Carrie Hartman
Wilma Jean the Worry Machine by Julia Cook
It’s Just a Game by Julia Cook
Peaceful Piggy Medication by Kerry Lee MacLean
Don’t Rant & Rave On Wednesdays! by Adolf Moser
Don’t Feed the Monster on Tuesdays! by Adolf Moser (self-esteem)
Communication
Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Faber & Mazlish
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton and Sheila Heen
Bipolar Disorders
Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for You and Your Loved Ones by Francis Mark Mondimore
Cultural and Racial Discussions
Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? by B. T. Tatum
So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo.
How To Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo
Depression
The Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression, Second Edition by Mary Ellen Copeland and Matthew McKay
Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think by Dennis Greenberger & Christine Padesky
The Feeling Good Handbook by David Burn
Overcoming Depression One Step at a Time by M. Addis and C. Martell
Depressed Child: A Parent's Guide for Rescuing Kids by Douglas A. Riley
The Mindful Way Through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness by Mark Williams, John Teasdale, Zindel Segal, and Jon Kabat-Zinn
Divorce / Family Changes
Divorce Is Not The End Of The World: Zoe and Evan’s Coping Guide for Kids by Zoe & Evan Stern.
Getting Through My Parents’ Divorce: A Workbook for Children Coping with Divorce, Parental Alienation, and Loyalty Conflicts by Amy J. L. Baker, Ph.D., & Katherine C. Andre, Ph.D.
Mom’s House, Dad’s House: Making Two Homes for Your Child by Isolina Ricci
Making Divorce Easier on Your Child: 50 Effective Ways to Help Children Adjust by Nicholas Long and Rex L. Forehand
Cooperative Parenting and Divorce & Crossroads of Parenting and Divorce workbooks at www.cooperativeparenting.com
Helping Children Cope with Divorce by Edward Teber
The Good Divorce: Keeping Your Family Together When Your Marriage Comes Apart by Constance Ahrons
The Truth About Children and Divorce: Dealing with the Emotions So You and Your Child Can Thrive by R. Emery
Family Relationships/ Family of Origin
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson
Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships by Nedra Glover Tawwab
Stop Walking on Eggshells by Paul T. Mason & Randi Kreger
Solving Your Problems Together: Family Therapy for the Whole Family by Jane Annunziata and Phyllis Jacobson-Kram
Emotional Eating/ Mindful Eating
Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program that Works by E. Tribole & E. Resch
Eat, Drink, and Be Mindful Workbook by S. Albers
Eating Mindfully by S. Albers
Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationship with Food Through Myths, Metaphors, and Storytelling by Anita A. Johnston PhD
Finding Your Voice Through Creativity: The Art and Journaling Workbook for Disordered Eating by M. Jacobson-Levy & M. Foy-Tomay
End Emotional Eating: Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills to Cope with Difficult Emotions and Develop a Healthy Relationship to Food by Jennifer Taitz PsyD
The Emotional Eating Workbook: A Proven-Effective, Step-by-Step Guide to End Your Battle with Food and Satisfy Your Soul by Carolyn Coker Ross
The DBT Solution for Emotional Eating: A Proven Program to Break the Cycle of Bingeing and Out-of-Control Eating by Debra L. Safer, Sarah Adler, and Philip C. Masson
Eating Disorders / Disordered Eating
8 Keys to Recovery From An Eating Disorder: Effective Strategies from Therapeutic Practice and Personal Experience by Carolyn Cosin and Gwen Schubert Grabb
The Secret Language of Eating Disorders by Peggy Claude-Pierre
Life Without Ed: How One Woman Declared Independence from Her Eating Disorder and How You Can Too by Jenni Schaefer and Thom Rutledge
Self Enhancement & Personal Growth
What Do I Say?: The Therapist's Guide to Answering Client Questions by Linda N. Edelstein and Charles A. Waehler
Search Inside Yourself by Chade-Meng Tan
10% Happier by Dan Harris
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brene Brown
Ten Days to Self-Esteem by David D. Burns
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz
The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About by Mel Robbins
The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery by Brianna Wiest
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
How We Love by Milan Yerkovich
Self-Compassion & Mattering
Self Compassion- The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff
Mattering by Jennifer Breheny Wallace
Grief
Transcending Loss: Understanding the Lifelong Impact of Grief and How to Make It Meaningful by Ashley Davis Bush
Toilet Training
Oh Crap! Potty Training: Everything Modern Parents Need to Know to Do It Once and Do It Right by Jamie Glowacki
Trauma and Healing
The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse by Ellen Bass and Laura Davis
The Emotionally Abused Woman by Beverly Engel
The Sexual Healing Journey: A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse by Wendy Maltz
Incest and Sexuality by Wendy Maltz
Healing the Shame that Binds by J. Bradshaw
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk, MD
A Few Authors We Are Finding Helpful…
Brene Brown
Pema Chodron
Daniel Siegel
Jenny Wallace
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Mindfulness & Meditation
Being Zen: Bringing Meditation to Life by Ezra Bayda and Charlotte Joko Beck
Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life by Thich Nhat Hanh
The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation by Thich Nhat Hanh
Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD
LGBTQIA+
Perfectly Queer: Facing Big Fears, Living Hard Truths, and Loving Myself Fully Out of the Closet by Jillian Abby
Motivation
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink
The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives by William Stixrud and Ned Johnson
Perfectionism
A Perfectionist’s Guide to Not Being Perfect by Bonnie Zucker
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brené Brown
Marital Concerns
Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do by Eve Rodsky
Constructive Conflict: Building Something Good Out of All Those Arguments by Keith R. Wilson
Hold Me Tight by Dr. Sue Johnson
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman
Maternal Mental Health
This Isn’t What I Expected by Karen Kleiman
Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers by Karen Kleiman
Rattled: How to Calm New Mom Anxiety with the Power of the Postpartum Brain by Nicole Pensak, PhD
Sleep
What to Do When You Dread Your Bed: A Kids Guide to Overcoming Problems With Sleep, Second Edition by Dawn Huebner
OCD
Brain Lock Free Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior by Jeffrey M. Scwartz
Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents by Eli R. Lebowitz
Talking Back to OCD: The Program that Helps Kids and Teens Say “No Way” and Parents Say “Way to Go” by John March & Christine Benton
A Thought Is Just A Thought by Leslie Talle
What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming OCD by Dawn Huebner and Bonnie Matthews
What to Do When Your Child Has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Strategies and Solutions by Aureen Pinto Wagner
Up and Down the Worry Hill: A Children's Book about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and its Treatment by Aureen Pinto Wagner and Paul A. Jutton
Parenting
The Yes Brain: How to Cultivate Courage, Curiosity, and Resilience in Your Child by Daniel J. Siegel.
Parenting with Love & Logic: Teaching Children Responsibility by Foster Cline and Jim Fay
Raising Resilient Children : Fostering Strength, Hope, and Optimism in Your Child by Robert Brooks and Sam Goldstein
Parenting the Strong-Willed Child: The Clinically Proven Five-Week Program for Parents of Two- to Six-Year-Olds by Rex Forehand and Nicholas Long
1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12, Third Edition by Thomas W. Phelan
Positive Discipline by Jane Nelsen
Get Out of My Life, but First Could You Drive Me & Cheryl to the Mall: A Parent’s Guide to the New Teenager by Anthony E. Wolfe
Positive Discipline: The Classic Guide to Helping Children Develop Self-Discipline, Responsibility, Cooperation, and Problem-Solving Skills by Jane Nelsen
The Whole Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
The Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child by William Stixrud and Ned Johnson
Positive Discipline A-Z: 1001 Solutions to Everyday Parenting Problems by Jane Nelsen
Positive Discipline Parenting Tools: The 49 Most Effective Methods to Stop Power Struggles, Build Communication, and Raise Empowered, Capable Kids by jane Nelse
Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems by Richard Ferber
The Picky Eater Project: 6 Weeks to Happier, Healthier Family Mealtimes by Natalie Digate Muth and Sally Sampson
Relationship Issues
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
After the Affair: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When a Partner has Been Unfaithful by Janis Abrahms Spring
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melody Beattie
Attached by Amir Levin, M.D. and Rachel S.F. Heller, MA
Dodging Energy Vampires: An Empath’s Guide to Evading Relationships that Drain You and Restoring Your Health and Power by Christiane Northrup, MD.
The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency by Melody Beattie
Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care About Has Borderline Personality Disorder by Paul T. Mason, MS & Randi Kreger.
Stop Caretaking the Borderline or Narcissist: How to End the Drama and Get On With Life by Margalis Fjelstad.
How to be an Adult in Relationships- The Five Keys to Mindful Loving by David Richo, PhD.
Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict Into Connection by Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman and Dr. John Gottman
Spiritual Perspectives
Inner Peace for Busy People by Joan Z. Borysenko
Maximize the Moment: God’s Action Plan For Your Life by T.D. Jakes
Taking the Leap: Freeing Ourselves form Old Habits and Fears by Pema Chodron
The Places that Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times by Pema Chodron
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer
Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha by Tara Brach
The Garden: A Spiritual Fable About Ways to Overcome Fear, Anxiety, and Stress by Jon Gordon
Women’s Concerns
The Nice Girl Syndrome by Beverly Engel
A Girl’s Guide to Getting Respect & Dealing When Your Line is Crossed by Courtney Macavinta & Andrea Vandel Pluym
Dance of Intimacy by Harriet Lerner, Ph.D
Dance of Connection by Harriet Lerner, Ph.D
Warrior Goddess Training: Become the Woman You Are Meant To Be by Heatherash Amara
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D.