There are hundreds of resources a parent can use to guide parenting approaches
based on their personal and cultural beliefs. Casey's goal is to offer a
starting point by directing the learning parent to some excellent parenting
resources and to encourage each parent to be intentional and aware of their own
biases and approach to parenting, including the impact of their actions on
their relationship with and the well being of their child.
We suggest resources be selected based on appropriateness of the resource to
your specific program and situation. For example, teen parents are encouraged
to use resources written for parents under the age of 20.
Core Resources
Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood: Practical Parenting from Birth to Six
Years by Jim Fay and Charles Fay
This book shares practical, effective ways of parenting children. It is filled
with examples and is fun to read. Some of the challenges covered include temper
tantrums, bedtime battles, eating power struggles, potty training, whining,
sibling rivalry, picking up toys, saying "no!" and misbehavior. Love and Logic
teaches how to turn every mistake your child makes into a golden nugget of
wisdom.
Available at most bookstores for $24.95
Preparing Adolescents for Young Adulthood (PAYA)
A workbook series created by Massachusetts Department of Social Services. PAYA
can be used by the learner alone, or with an adult. Topic areas and brief
assessments match the learning goals and expectations of the Guidebook. The
Activity/Resource Workbook contains information and exercises by topic area to
help develop or strengthen the skills of the learner.
There are five modules available consisting of multiple PDF files (please
follow the links below to access files):
Ready, Set, Fly! A Parent's Guide to Teaching Life Skills
This resource was developed by foster parents for other parents to use when
teaching life skills. The Activity Book is designed to be used in conjunction
with the Life Skills Guidebook. It contains a series of activities and
suggestions that may be used in one-to-one instruction. For parents use with
youth ages 8 and older.
What to Expect the Toddler Years by Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi Murkoff, and Sandee
Hathaway.
A comprehensive month-by month guide that clearly explains everything parents
need to know about the toddler years. Covers caring for a toddler, physical,
emotional, cognitive, and social development, safety, health, child care and
discipline.
Available at most bookstores for $15.95
Web Resources
4 Girls - Covers body, fitness, nutrition, illness, disability, mind,
relationships, safety, and your future.
Bright Futures
Portions of the Bright Futures in Practice-Volume II, Tool Kit are available in
PDF version. Topics include crying, sleeping, discipline, environment, and
child care.
Fit for A Kid
Daimler Chrysler's Fit for a Kid was the country's first permanent child safety
seat inspection service. The service is free and offered by appointment at
participating Five Star Chrysler/Jeep®/Dodge dealers. Fit for a Kid is open to
all families, no matter what make or model vehicle they drive.
National Child Care Information Center
National clearinghouse and technical assistance center that links parents,
providers, policy-makers, researchers, and the public to early care and
education information.
