Other Resources

All of the resources shared are based on current best practices and peer-reviewed research.

Alyson is trained in Adlerian Psychology. For information on Alfred Adler’s theory check out:

International Association of Individual Psychology

For books about and by Alfred Adler:

Scholarly Research on Parenting Styles

Baumrind D. 1966. Effects of authoritative parental control on child behavior. Child Development, 37(4), 887-907.

Baumrind D. 1991. The influence of parenting style on adolescent competence and substance use. Journal of Early Adolescence 11(1): 56-95.

Xu Y, Farver JA, and Zhang Z. 2009. Temperament, harsh and indulgent parenting, and Chinese children’s proactive and reactive aggression. Child Dev. 80(1):244-58.

Brotman LM, O’Neal CR, Huang KY, Gouley KK, Rosenfelt A, and Shrout PE. 2009. An experimental test of parenting practices as a mediator of early childhood physical aggression. J Child Psychol Psychiatry. 50(3):235-45.

Parenting Styles Quiz

Micheal Popkin @ Active Parenting Publishers

Great Books for Parents

General Parenting

Positive-Discipline-The-First-Three-Years-Jane-Nelsen Positive-Discipline-For-Teenagers-Jane-Nelsen

Positive-Discipline-for-Preschoolers-Jane-Nelsen Positive Discipline (series)

Dr. Jane Nelsen

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Kids are Worth It!

Barbara Coloroso

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families

Steven Covey

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The Skills of Encouragement: Bringing Out the Best in Yourself and Others

Dr. Don Dinkmeyer and Dr. Lewis Losoncy

When Parenting Meets Neuroscience:

Parenting-from-the-Inside-Out-alt-Dr-Dan-Seigel Parenting from the Inside Out

Dr. Daniel Siegel

The Optimistic Child - Dr Martin Seligman The Optimistic Child

Dr. Martin Seligman

For Parenting Teens

For-Parents-and-Teenagers–Dissolving-the-barrier-between-you-and-your-teens-Dr.-William-Glasser For Parents and Teenagers

Dr. William Glasser

Choice-Theory-Dr.-William-Glasser Choice Theory

Dr. William Glasser

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Teen Speak: A How-to Guide For Real Talks With Teens About Sex, Drugs, and Other Risky Behaviour

Dr. Jennifer Salerno

parenting_teen_girl Parenting a Teen Girl: A Crash Course on Conflict, Communication and Connection With Your Teenage Daughter

Lucie Hemmen, PhD

For New Parents

And-Baby-Makes-Three-Dr-John-Gottman And Baby Makes Three

Dr. John Gottman

Healthy-Sleep,-Happy-Baby-Dr-Weissbluth Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child

Dr. Weissbluth

For Navigating Technology and Social Media

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Outsmarting Your Kids Online

Amber Mac and Michael Bazzell

For Dealing with Conflict / Anger

Calming-The-Family-Storm-Gary-McKay-and-Steven-Maybell Calming the Family Storm

Gary McKay and Steve Maybell

The Explosive Child - Ross Greene The Explosive Child

Ross Greene

Siblings With Out Rivalry - Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlich Siblings Without Rivalry

Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish

For Raising Boys

Boy-Smarts-Barry-MacDonald Boy Smarts

Barry MacDonald

Raised by our Childhood Voices

Darrell Brown

For Independence

Raising Financially Fit Kids - Joline Godfrey Raising Financially Fit Kids

Joline Godfrey

Raising Kids Who Can Betty Lou Bettner and Amy Lew Raising Kids Who Can

Betty Lou Bettner and Amy Lew

For Separation / Divorce / Step families

Tug-of-War-Mr.-Justice-Harvey-Brownstone Tug of War

Mr. Justice Harvey Brownstone

Growing-Up-With-Divorce-Neil-Kalter Growing Up With Divorce

Neil Kalter

Active-Parenting-for-Stepfamilies-Micheal-Popkin-and-Elizabeth-Einstein Active Parenting for Stepfamilies

Michael Popkin and Elizabeth Einstein

Great Resources For Teachers and Schools

Responsibility-in-The-Classroom-Betty-Lou-Bettner Responsibility in the Classroom

Betty Lou Bettner and Amy Lew

Positive-Discipline-In-the-Classroom-Jane-Nelson Positive Discipline in the Classroom

Dr. Jane Nelsen

Maintaining-Sanity-In-The-Classroom-Dr-Dreikurs-Floy-Pepper-and-Brunia-Grunwald Maintaining Sanity in the Classroom

Dr. Dreikurs, Floy Pepper and Bronia Grunwald

The-Schools-Our-Children-Deserve-Alfie-Kohn-2 The Schools Our Children Deserve

Alfie Kohn

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Beyond The Basics: A Resource For Educators on Sexuality and Sexual Health

Action Canada For Sexual Health and Rights

Two great websites about education

Responsive Classroom

Bridges

Important Websites For Parents

Mentoring Boys – Barry MacDonald

PREVNet – Great information on Bullying Prevention

The Gottman Institute – for Relationship / Parenting research and resources.

The Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention and Treatment – non-profit sites are not all that pretty, but check out the downloads for some of the best research in the field.

Positive Discipline – offers an online community to help discuss your issues and the application of Adlerian parenting principles.

Kidevolve’s Imaginarium on You Tube or Apple Podcasts – Mindfulness & Resilience Training for kids aged 6-10.