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
Dr. Jane Nelsen
Barbara Coloroso
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families
Steven Covey
The Skills of Encouragement: Bringing Out the Best in Yourself and Others
Dr. Don Dinkmeyer and Dr. Lewis Losoncy
When Parenting Meets Neuroscience:
Dr. Daniel Siegel
Dr. Martin Seligman
For Parenting Teens
Dr. William Glasser
Dr. William Glasser
Teen Speak: A How-to Guide For Real Talks With Teens About Sex, Drugs, and Other Risky Behaviour
Dr. Jennifer Salerno
Lucie Hemmen, PhD
For New Parents
Dr. John Gottman
Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child
Dr. Weissbluth
For Navigating Technology and Social Media
Amber Mac and Michael Bazzell
For Dealing with Conflict / Anger
Gary McKay and Steve Maybell
Ross Greene
Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
For Raising Boys
Barry MacDonald
Raised by our Childhood Voices
Darrell Brown
For Independence
Joline Godfrey
Betty Lou Bettner and Amy Lew
For Separation / Divorce / Step families
Mr. Justice Harvey Brownstone
Neil Kalter
Active Parenting for Stepfamilies
Michael Popkin and Elizabeth Einstein
Great Resources For Teachers and Schools
Responsibility in the Classroom
Betty Lou Bettner and Amy Lew
Positive Discipline in the Classroom
Dr. Jane Nelsen
Maintaining Sanity in the Classroom
Dr. Dreikurs, Floy Pepper and Bronia Grunwald
The Schools Our Children Deserve
Alfie Kohn
Beyond The Basics: A Resource For Educators on Sexuality and Sexual Health
Action Canada For Sexual Health and Rights
Two great websites about education
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.
Finding A Therapist
While Alyson cannot endorse other therapists, she would like to make you aware of these resources:
Adlerian Organizations (for parenting resources / conferences)
ONSAP Ontario Society of Adlerian Psychology
NASAP North American Society of Adlerian Psychology
IAIP International Association of Individual Psychology
Adler Journals Adler Digitization Project
AdlerPedia AdlerPedia – All things Adlerian
TED talks with common tenets to Adlerian psychology
Resources for Parents With Children in Immediate Crisis