Parenting Resources for Kids

Hi we are so glad you are here! The books are divided by age group and by topic. However books in the preschool category could be read to any kids and conversely if your Preschooler enjoys longer books with more in depth storylines try books in the age categories above them.

Books

Preschool

Books—to read to kids

Feelings

The Way I Feel by Janan Cain

The Invisible String by Patrice Karst — Separation Anxiety

The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn—Separation Anxiety

Everybody Feels…Sad, by Jane Bingham

Everybody Feels…Angry, by Jane Bingham

Everybody Feels…Scared, by Jane Bingham

Everybody Feels…Happy, by Jane Bingham

Have You Filled A Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud

The Way I Act by Steve Metzger

The Snurtch by Sean Ferrell

  • All books and stories have examples of feelings. You can use any book or story to talk about feelings with your child.

    • Try asking questions such as, “How would you feel if _______?” or “I wonder how (reference character in the book) feels?”

Healthy Boundaries

How Full Is Your Bucket? by Tom Rath

Personal Space Camp by Julie Cook

Your Body Belongs to You, by Cornelia Spelman

The Trouble With Secrets by Karen Johnsen

Relaxation/Coping

The Sun In My Belly by Judith Katzir

Sometimes I’m Bombaloo by Rachel Vail

Resilience

They All Saw A Cat by Brendan Wenzel

Books And Articles for Parents

The Whole Brain Child by Dan Siegel

Helping Kids Navigate the Pandemic by Carron Montgomery, LPC, RPT

New York Times:

The Science Behind Your Child’s Tantrums by Ashley Abramson

Books

K- 2nd Grade

Books—to read to kids

Feelings

You’ve Got Dragons by Kathryn Cave

Have You Filled A Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud

The Snurtch by Sean Ferrell

The Invisible String by Patrice Karst — Separation Anxiety

The Good Egg by Jory John

The Cool Bean by Jory John

A Little Spot of Anxiety by Diane Alber

Sometimes I’m Bombaloo by Rachel Vail

Hey, Warrior by Karen Young (7 and up)

Hey, Awesome by Karen Young  (7 and up)

Resilience

After the Fall by Dan Santat

What Do You do With a Problem by Kobi Yamada

What Do You Do With a Chance by Kobi Yamada

What Do you Do With an Idea by Kodi Yamada

Maybe by Kobi Yamada

Books

3rd-6th Grade

Books—To read to kids

Please Explain Anxiety To Me by Jordan Zelinger & Laurie E. Zelinger

You’ve Got Dragons by Kathryn Cave 

Superpowered: Transform Anxiety into Courage, Confidence and Resilience by Renee Jain & Shefali Tsabary (10 years old and up) 

Hey, Warrior by Karen Young

Hey, Awesome by Karen Young 

What Do You do With a Problem by Kobi Yamada

What Do You Do With a Chance by Kobi Yamada

What Do you Do With an Idea by Kodi Yamada

For Parents

Burnout: The Secret To Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski & Amelia Nagoski 

Permission To Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive by Marc Brackett Ph.D.