RESOURCES
Resources for parents, guardians and caregivers. Please note this page continuously updated. If you know of a resource that is not listed, please email us at [email protected]
Child Guidance Center of Southern CT has an expert staff of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and clinicians provide individual and group mental health services for children and families from Stamford, Greenwich, Darien, and New Canaan. In-person and telehealth appointments are available. Call us at 203-324-6127.
211 Crisis Hotline: Call 2-1-1 to reach Connecticut’s Emergency Crisis Hotline…available 24/7/365.
Community Health Center, Inc. is a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides Integrated healthcare services available to all. For more information or to request an appointment, call 860-347-6971.
CGC is a proud partner of the Stamford Youth Mental Health Alliance which focuses on prevention, early intervention, and access to care and resources to promote mental wellness throughout our community.
Parenting Video Presentations
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Early Childhood
Child First Services Available
Zero to Three Early Connections last a lifetime
Resources to help you tune into what makes your child tick and to guide you in thinking about the best way to meet your child’s individual needs.
Parent Favorites
The National Association for the Education of Young Children
Research-based resources, tips and ideas for families – from child development to reading, writing, music, math and more!
Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning:
CSEFEL is a national resource center funded by the Office of Head Start and Child Care Bureau for disseminating research and evidence-based practice to early childhood programs across the country.
Books on Parenting Young Children
How to Talk so Kids Will Listen & Listen so Kids Will Talk – By Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
The ultimate “parenting bible” – a timeless, beloved book on how to effectively communicate with your child.
The Emotional Life of the Toddler – By Alicia F. Lieberman
A detailed look into the varied and intense emotional life of children aged one to three.
Click here for a list of books to read WITH young children ages 3-6
Warning Signs your Child may be struggling
Center for Resilience & Well-Being in Schools
The links below offer guidance for adults to support youth in conversation when violent and scary things happen in the world.
Talking to Children: When Scary Things Happen (En Español)
Talking to Students: When Violence Happens
Talking to Teens: When Violence Happens (En Español)
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
American Psychological Association
Advice for parents about helping their children develop resilience.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidelines for Parents
These links will help you learn more about your child’s development, positive parenting, safety, and health at each stage of your child’s life.
Food Resources
- I Need Food: Search for food assistance near you
- CT Emergency Food Program for Children
- CT Food Pantries
- School Food Services
- SNAP Food Assistance
- Healthy, budget-friendly recipes
Child Care Resources
- I Need Child Care: Search for child care providers near you
Book Recommendations by age
Books on Parenting Young Children
How to Talk so Kids Will Listen & Listen so Kids Will Talk -By Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
The ultimate “parenting bible” – a timeless, beloved book on how to effectively communicate with your child.
The Emotional Life of the Toddler – By Alicia F. Lieberman
A detailed look into the varied and intense emotional life of children aged one to three.
Click here for a list of books to read WITH young children ages 3-6
Books for Parenting Elementary School Children
The Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting – By Dr. Laura Markham
This remarkable guide will help parents better understand their own emotions—and get them in check—so they can parent with healthy limits, empathy, and clear communication to raise a self-disciplined child.
The Gift of Failure – By Jessica Lahey
The focus is on the critical school years when parents must learn to allow their children to experience the disappointment and frustration that occur from life’s inevitable problems so that they can grow up to be successful, resilient, and self-reliant adults.
Books on Adolescent Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety: The Ultimate Teen Guide – By Kate Frommer Cik
“Drawing upon up-to-date research and interviews, Anxiety: The Ultimate Teen Guide will help young adults better understand why they suffer from anxiety and what they can do to successfully treat it, making this a valuable resource for teens, their family, and friends.”
If Your Adolescent Has an Anxiety Disorder – By Linda Wasmer Andrews and Edna B. Foa
“Growing up can be stressful for any teenager, but it is considerably harder for the many adolescents who develop an anxiety disorder. This book is an essential guide for parents, teachers, or other adults involved with teenagers who may be affected by these disorders.”
More Than Moody: Recognizing and Treating Adolescent Depression – By Harold S. Koplewicz, MD
“One of the nation’s most distinguished child and adolescent psychiatrists shows parents the warning signs, risk factors, and key symptoms that offer important clues about depression…. With solid advice and compelling real-life stories, More Than Moody is an invaluable resource.”
Adolescent Depression Outside/In – By Kathleen Keena
“…an innovative book for adolescents, parents, and clinical professionals. Keena, a licensed addictions and mental health counselor, takes her readers inside the depressed adolescent’s imagination, and insecurities.”
Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls – By Rachel Simmons
Bestselling author and educator, Simmons helps girls and women be more authentic, assertive, and resilient.
Online educational sites and activities for children
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Virtual Calming Room – Created by the school counselors of the Corona-Norco Unified School District, this website offers “…a place for students and families to find tools and strategies for managing emotions and feelings” and includes links to online self-care and soothing resources for kids, adolescents, and adults.
- Khan Academy: Free courses, learning schedules, and resources
- List of education companies offering free subscriptions for home schooling
- Podcasts for Kids
- 20 Learning Activities to Keep Kids Busy
- Math Question of the Day
- Child Friendly Websites
- Museum, Zoo and Theme Park Virtual Tours
- 50 Best Movies for Kids
- Printable coloring pages (they have some for adults, too!)
- List of activities & learning resources
- 25 Ways to Get Moving at Home
- Storyline Online – Celebrated actors reading children’s books aloud
- Learn How to Draw
- Origami for Beginners
- Napkin Folding 101
Meditation
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