Parenting
“Having children makes you no more a parent than having a piano makes you a pianist.” —Michael West
Many people would agree that parenting is the toughest job out there. While it can be fun, fascinating and rewarding, it can also be filled with challenges and frustrations. While there are many of parenting books, blogs, and opinions about how to raise children, it can be overwhelming to sort through all that advice. Picking and choosing what works for you and your child can be a process of trial and error. Some strategies may work great with some children and backfire with others. Additionally, as your children grow and change your parenting strategies will need to adapt to address the new needs of children and adolescents.
Below are some resources that we find offer helpful advice or support to parents.
Community Resources
Parents Helping Parents: This website offers a list of local parenting support groups as well as a parenting support hotline
Parental Stress Line: 800-632-8188
The Freedman Center at William James College: Free parenting support groups for new moms and dads
One Wells Ave (Ground Floor)
Newton, MA 02459
617-332-3666
Erin is happy to provide parenting resources specific to your child's diagnosis during the visit.
Suggested Reading
1, 2, 3 Magic: 3-Step Discipline for Calm, Effective, and Happy Parenting by Thomas W. Phelan
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen, & Listen So Kids Will Talk
by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish