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Science-Based Parenting Resources For Families

Whether you need support for yourself on your parenting journey, or are looking for help for someone in your family, these resources can help.

Perinatal Mental Health

Postpartum Support International

Call the PSI HelpLine at 1-800-944-4773 (for PPD)

Text Support: send a message to our Helpline at 503-894-9453

https://www.postpartum.net/

ADHD and Anxiety

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: www.chadd.org

National Resource Center on ADHD: www.chadd.org

Anxiety Disorders Association of America: www.adaa.org

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LA Emergency Hotlines

Los Angeles County 24 Hour Suicide & Crisis Hotline (1-877-727-4747)

Los Angeles County Child Protective Services: (1-800-540-4000)

Los Angeles County Adult Protective Services: (1-888-944-4477)

Los Angeles Teen Line: 1-800-TLC-TEEN (1-800-852-8336)

National Hotlines

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)

National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)

 Want to take parenthood from surviving to thriving?

In addition to my one-on-one California therapy services, I also provide online science based parenting resources and training through my company, Thriving Toddler. Whether you’re interested in learning how to manage tantrums and behavioral issues or want to encourage independent play, there’s a Thriving Toddler resource for you. Explore all of the learning available from Thriving Toddler below.

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Online Parenting Course

Free Toddler Tantrum Masterclass

After completing this training, you will walk away with knowing exactly how to respond to tantrums based that will decrease the frequency and duration and how to keep your cool during these challenging moments. 

 

Monthly Membership

Behavior Support On Demand 

The Parent Pocket Membership is On-Demand Access To A Licensed Therapist & Behavior Analyst To Answer Your Parenting Questions. Ages 0-14. 

 

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Online Parenting Course

Backpocket Essentials

Backpocket Essentials: Proactive + Positive Parenting Made Easy can now be found inside the Pocket Parent Membership. 

 

Explore My Free Resources

Seven Ways To Promote Cooperation

All toddlers engage in behaviors that create frustration for their parents, including tantrums, biting, hitting, etc. This is normal and developmentally appropriate. You won’t be able to eliminate these behaviors, but you can reduce the likelihood of them occurring with these 7 tips.

How To Use Time Out Effectively

When it comes to consequences for children, a “time out” is one of the classics. In this guide, you’ll learn how to know when to use a time out (and when not to). And you’ll discover how to know if time outs are working for your child and their behavioral challenges.

Communication Responses To Decrease Any Behavior

The key to reducing any behavior is to identify the “why” behind it and establish an appropriate communicative behavior to compete with the undesired behavior. Communicative behavior can take form by vocalization, signs, or image boards. Learn more in this guide.

"It Helped Tremendously"

 

It is insane how quickly it worked. I saw an immediate change. We had all turned a corner. Understanding what my child’s behavior was communicating was helping, tremendously. The spanking, yelling, time-outs were done.

My overall mental state had improved and things were back to normal.

– Kim C. | Los Angeles, CA

"Encouragement and Confidence"

 Michelle’s course provided a solid backgroound and understanding into my toddler’s developing brain and WHY my toddler might be engaging in certain behavior. Then, the course helped me pinpoint and develop the skills to quickly analyze each situation (on the fly!) so that I can best respond and react quickly & confidently in the moment… It’s a great big-picture program with real-life examples that felt attainable and gave me the encouragement and confidence to handle frustrating meltdowns.

– Katie R. | Austin, TX

"I Feel Confident"

I gained a better understanding of how to: 1.) determine which specific needs my child is attempting to communicate to me, 2.) I gained some valuable skills and formulas to meet those specific needs. And most importantly, 3.) how to do this all while teaching my child acceptable replacement behaviors that are in line with my family’s values and building her emotional intelligence. I feel confident that…I am not only solving behavioral dilemmas in the moment but laying a strong foundation for the many challenges we have yet to face.

– Diana S.