Parent Resources

Child Mind Institute 

Link: https://childmind.org/topics-a-z/

Comprehensive guides on handling tantrums, anxiety, neurodivergence, and big emotional shifts in children.

Hand in Hand Parenting 

Link: https://www.handinhandparenting.org 

Practical connection tools designed to de-escalate emotional meltdowns through listening and parent-child connection.

Zero to Three 

Link: https://www.zerotothree.org/issue-areas/parenting/ 

Expert advice for parents focused on early childhood social-emotional development, sleep, and behavioral milestones.

CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD) 

Link: https://chadd.org/for-parents/overview/ 

Evidence-based guidance, daily routines, and parenting support strategies for managing ADHD at home and school.

Positive Discipline 

Link: https://www.positivediscipline.com/free-downloads 

Non-punitive parenting tools centered on mutual respect, emotional safety, and firm, kind boundaries.

The Gottman Institute (Parenting & Emotion Coaching) 

Link: https://www.gottman.com/parents/ 

Research-backed guides on emotion coaching to help parents validate feelings and build lifelong emotional intelligence in children.

Lives in the Balance (Dr. Ross Greene) 

Link: https://livesinthebalance.org 

Free resources and practical steps for parenting behaviorally challenging or explosive children through collaborative problem-solving.

PCIT International

Link: https://www.pcit.org/for-parents.html

Information for parents on Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, an evidence-based model that strengthens family bonds and reduces behavioral friction.

Association for Play Therapy (APT) - Parents Corner 

Link: https://www.a4pt.org/page/ParentsCorner 

Official explanation of why play is the primary language of child therapy, featuring videos, brochures, and FAQs for parents.

NCTSN: The National Child Traumatic Stress Network 

Link: https://www.nctsn.org/audiences/families-and-caregivers 

Resources explaining how play therapy aids children in processing trauma, grief, and physical or emotional stress.

Center for Play Therapy (UNT) 

Link: https://cpt.unt.edu/about-play-therapy

Deep dives into child-centered play therapy research and how non-directive play helps children build self-regulation and confidence.

The Theraplay Institute
Link: https://theraplay.org/for-parents/

Guides on attachment-based play therapy that focuses on joyful, relational interactions to strengthen parent-child bonding.

Synergetic Play Therapy (SPT) Institute
Link: https://synergeticplaytherapy.com

Neuroscience-informed insights explaining how play therapy regulates a child's nervous system and reduces emotional reactivity.

AutPlay Therapy
Link: https://autplaytherapy.com

Information for parents on neurodiversity-affirming play therapy tailored for autistic and neurodivergent children.

Centervention Free SEL Tools

Link: https://www.centervention.com/social-emotional-learning-activities/

Free downloadable emotion wheels, feelings charts, and mindfulness activity sheets for home use.

Big Life Journal Free Printables

Link: https://biglifejournal.com/collections/free-printables

Worksheets designed to teach kids growth mindset, resilience, and working through frustration.

Cosmic Kids Yoga

Link: https://cosmickids.com/

Guided movement, storytelling, and relaxation videos that help kids regulate their nervous systems through play.

The OT Toolbox - Emotional Regulation Games

Link: https://www.theottoolbox.com/emotional-regulation-games/

Occupational therapy activities combining heavy work, sensory play, and motor skills to calm overwhelmed body systems.

Wholehearted School Counseling (Free Printables)

Link: https://wholeheartedschoolcounseling.com/free-resources/

Visual coping skill cards, deep breathing prints, and calm-down corner ideas for parents to print and use at home.

GoNoodle (Movement & Mindfulness)

Link: https://www.gonoodle.com/

Fun movement, stretching, and breathing videos that help children burn off anxious energy and practice self-soothing.

The Zones of Regulation (Free Reproducibles)

Link: https://zonesofregulation.com/resources/

Visual tools to help children identify their emotional energy (blue, green, yellow, red) and choose healthy coping strategies.