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!

For Families

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.

Family Tools

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

 

 

American Psychological Association

Advice for parents about helping their children develop resilience.

Resilience Booster: Parent Tip Tool

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.

Positive Parenting Tips

 

Child Care Resources

 

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
Meditation

Videos from CHC’s Beth Roth, APRN:

5 Minutes English | Español

10 Minutes English | Español

Free Meditation App

Therapeutic QI Gong

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