Parenting is hard work and, unfortunately, our children did not come with a step-by-step manual to help us through their often difficult developmental stages!  Many of us rely on the parenting skills that we observed our parents using, whether they were effective or not.  While one child in the family may respond well to a particular strategy, another may not.  At times, we may experience frustration and irritation, however, it is important to remember that modeling patience, understanding, and unconditional love will help set our children up for success.   The resources listed below are just a few sites that may assist you in finding some new parenting skills to add to your toolbox. 

Parenting Resources (All Ages)

• Center for Disease Control - Positive Parenting

• American Psychological Association - Top Parenting Resources

• Healthy Children - Ages and Stages

• U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Resources - Parent Resources

• The Parenting Place - Local Programs and Services

• National Parent Helpline - Resources and Support

• PBS - Positive Parenting Video

• Greater Good Berkeley - Parenting Video Servies

• Positive Parenting Solutions - List of Best Parenting Books

• Play Therapy and Parent Resources

• Children's Mental Health Matters

 Pre-School Age Children 0-5

• Hand in Hand Parenting

• SC First Steps - Parenting

• BabyCenter - Resources and Developmental Videos

• Center of Disease Control - Parenting Toddlers Videos

• Raising A Reader - Resources for Parents

 Elementary Age Children

• KidsHealth - 9 Parenting Tips

• Healthy Children - Parenting School-Aged Children

• Child Development Institute - Parenting Tips

• Raising A Reader - Resources for Parents

 Middle/High School Age Children

• Mayo Clinic - Parenting Tweens and Teens

• KidsHealth - A Parent's Guide to Surviving the Teen Years

• WebMD - Parenting Teens

• Teens & Drug Abuse

Mental Health Resources for Parents

• Mental Health Resources for Parents

• Talk About Mental Health

• Center for Parent Information & Resources

• Self-Care Activities

• Local Community Resources