Parent Resource Center
Evidence-Based Support for Children, Teens & Parents
This Resource Center was created to offer families thoughtful, reliable, and evidence-based information to support emotional wellbeing outside of therapy sessions. The resources below are organized by developmental stage to help you easily find guidance that fits your child’s age, your role as a parent, or your family’s current needs.
Resources are provided for educational purposes and are not a substitute for professional therapy or medical care.
Child Resources (Ages 3–12)
Emotional regulation, anxiety, behavior, neurodiversity, routines
Emotional Wellness & Development
HealthyChildren.org (American Academy of Pediatrics)
https://www.healthychildren.orgAACAP – Facts for Families
https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_Youth/Facts_for_FamiliesChild Mind Institute
https://childmind.org
Anxiety, OCD & Emotional Regulation
Anxiety & Depression Association of America (Children)
https://adaa.orgInternational OCD Foundation – Children
https://iocdf.org/ocd-in-children/
ADHD & Autism Support
CHADD – Children with ADHD
https://chadd.orgAutism Society of America
https://autism-society.orgAutism Speaks – Sleep & Behavior
https://www.autismspeaks.org
Picky Eating & Feeding Challenges
Kids Eat in Color
https://kidseatincolor.comEllyn Satter Institute
https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.orgFeeding Matters
https://www.feedingmatters.orgARFID Overview – Child Mind Institute
https://childmind.org/article/arfid-avoidant-restrictive-food-intake-disorder/
Sleep & Routines
AAP Sleep Guidelines for Children
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/sleepCDC – How Much Sleep Children Need
https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about_sleep/how_much_sleep.html
Play Therapy & Social Skills
Association for Play Therapy
https://www.a4pt.orgCenter for Play Therapy (University of North Texas)
https://cpt.unt.eduSocial Stories – Carol Gray
https://carolgraysocialstories.com
Teen Resources (Ages 12–18)
Identity, anxiety, depression, social stress, sleep, body image
Teen Mental Health
National Institute of Mental Health – Teen Depression
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depressionStanford Anxiety Resources
https://med.stanford.eduAnxiety & Depression Association of America – Teens
https://adaa.org
OCD, Intrusive Thoughts & Anxiety
International OCD Foundation
https://iocdf.org
Eating Disorders & Body Image
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.orgANAD – Teen Support
https://anad.org/get-help/Eating Disorder Hope – Teens
https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/information/children-teens
Sleep & Digital Wellness
National Sleep Foundation – Teens
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/teens-and-sleepCDC – Teen Sleep & Mental Health
https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/features/teens-sleep.htmCommon Sense Media – Screen Use & Sleep
https://www.commonsensemedia.org
Neurodiversity & School Stress
ADDitude – Teens & Executive Function
https://www.additudemag.comAutistic Self Advocacy Network
https://autisticadvocacy.org
Parent Resources
Parenting support, trauma-informed care, school advocacy
Parenting & Emotional Connection
The Whole-Brain Child – Siegel & Bryson
https://www.drdansiegel.com/books/the_whole_brain_child/No-Drama Discipline
https://www.drdansiegel.com/books/no_drama_discipline/Circle of Security Parenting
https://www.circleofsecurityinternational.com/Love and Logic Institute
https://www.loveandlogic.com
Trauma-Informed Parenting
Parenting After Trauma – Robyn Gobbel (Podcast)
https://robyngobbel.com/podcast/APA – Trauma & Children
https://www.apa.org/topics/traumaZero to Three – Trauma & Early Childhood
https://www.zerotothree.org
School Support (GT, 504, SPED)
Wrightslaw – Special Education Law & Advocacy
https://wrightslaw.comUnderstood.org – Learning & Attention Differences
https://www.understood.org
Feeding, Routines & Sleep
HealthyChildren.org – Nutrition & Sleep
https://www.healthychildren.orgEllyn Satter Institute
https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org
Digital Safety
OurPact
https://ourpact.comCarly Ryan Foundation – App Safety
https://www.carlyryanfoundation.com/resources/app-facts
Trauma Resources (All Ages)
Education, stabilization, recovery
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
https://www.nctsn.orgNIMH – PTSD Information
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsdSidran Institute – Trauma & Dissociation
https://www.sidran.org
Resource Disclaimer
The resources listed above are provided for educational purposes only. Healing Is a Journey LLC does not control or endorse external websites and these resources do not replace professional therapy, medical care, or crisis services.
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline immediately.
Need Support Beyond These Resources?
If you would like personalized, non-emergency support for yourself or your child, you are welcome to request a consultation.
Getting Support
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