Science-based parenting resources to boost your confidence
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
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
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.
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.
Online Parenting Course
Backpocket Essentials
Backpocket Essentials: Proactive + Positive Parenting Made Easy can now be found inside the Pocket Parent Membership.
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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.