Resources

Anxiety:

Books for Parents:

“Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents; 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous and Independent Children” by Lynn Lyons, LICSW and Reid Wilson
“Freeing Your Child from Anxiety” by Tamar E. Chansky, Ph.D.

Books for Children:

“What To Do When You Worry Too Much, A Kids Guide To Overcoming Anxiety” by Dawn Huebner, Ph.D.
“Playing With Anxiety: Casey’s Guide for Teens and Kids” by Reid Wilson and Lynn Lyons, LICSW
“When My Worries Get Too Big; A Relaxation Book For Children Who Live With Anxiety” by Kari Dunn Brown
“Is A Worry Worrying You?” by Ferida Wolf and Harriet May Savitz
“Take a Deep Breath” by Sue Graves
“Wilma Jean the Worry Machine” by Julia Cook

Divorce:

Books for Children:

“What In The World Do You DO When Your Parents Divorce? A Survival Guide For Kids” by Kent Winchester and Roberta Beyer
“Help! A Girls Guide To Divorce And Stepfamilies” by American Girl Library
“Was It The Chocolate Pudding? A Story For Little Kids About Divorce” by Sandra Levins
“Good Answers To Tough Questions: Divorce” by Joy Berry
“What Can I Do? A Book For Children Of Divorce” by Danielle Lowry
"It's Not Your Fault Koko Bear" by Vicki Lansky
"When My Parents Forgot How to Be Friends" by Jennifer Moore-Mallianos

Parenting:

Books for Parents:

“Parenting With Love And Logic” by Foster Cline, MD and Jim Fay
“1-2-3 Magic, Effective Discipline For Children 2-12” by Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D.
“Raising Your Spirited Child” by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
"The Explosive Child" by Ross Green, PhD

ADHD and ADD:

Books for Parents:

Books for Children:

“It’s Hard To Be A Verb!” by Julia Cook
“Putting On The Brakes, Understanding And Taking Control Of Your ADD or ADHD” by Patricia U. Quinn, MD and Judith M. Stern, M.A.
“Sometimes I Drive My Mom Crazy, But I Know She’s Crazy About Me: A Self Esteem Book For ADHD Children” by Lawrence E. Shapiro, Ph. D.
"The Survival Guide for Kids with ADD or ADHD" by John F. Taylor, PhD
"Cory Stories: A Kid's Book About Living with ADHD" by Jeanne Kraus

Learning Differences:

Books for children:

"The Survival Guide for Kids with LD (Learning Differences)" by Gary Fisher, PhD and Rhoda Cummings, EdD
"The Behavior Survivor Guide for Kids" by Thomas McIntyre, PhD
"How to take the Grrr Out of Anger" by Elizabeth Verdick and Marjorie Lisovskis

Social Concerns:
Books for Parents:

“Little Girls Can Be Mean, Four Steps To Bully-Proof Girls In The Early Years” by Michelle Anthony, M.A. , Ph.D. and Reyna Lindert, Ph.D.
“Queen Bees And Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends And The New Realities Of Girl World” by Rosalind Wiseman

Books for Children:

“My Secret Bully” by Trudy Ludwig
“Trouble Talk” by Trudy Ludwig
“Our Friendship Rules” by Peggy Moss and Dee Dee Tardif
“Just Kidding” by Trudy Ludwig
“Sorry” by Trudy Ludwig
"Stand Up For Yourself & Your Friends" by American Girl Library
“A Smart Girl's Guide To Friendship Troubles” by American Girl Library
"The Feelings Book: The Care & Keeping of Your Emotions" by American Girl Library