Resources For Parents

Support Groups, Websites, Tools and Books

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By proactively seeking professional support, you break unhealthy cycles and ensure every family member has the resilience to thrive together.

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Need help navigating these mental health resources?

Mental health navigation is a unique service that helps Summit County residents walk through the complex system of mental health care and gets people connected to the appropriate resource when they experience barriers to access. Use our self-service mental health navigation tool or connect with a member from our Care Team to find the services that would be most beneficial for you.

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Books

Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child

Teaches “emotion coaching”: helping kids understand and regulate feelings rather than suppress them. — John Gottman

No-Drama Discipline

Explains the neuroscience of kids’ behavior and how to respond to meltdowns in ways that build emotional regulation. — Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson

Helping Your Anxious Child

A step-by-step guide based on cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. — Michael A. Singer (wisdom untethered)

Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD

Focuses on how parents can reduce “accommodation” behaviors that reinforce anxiety. first edition — by Lebowitz

Good Inside

Variety of resources *Staff Pick!* Books for children living with big feelings. — by Dr. Becky Kennedy

Podcasts

Good Inside with Dr. Becky

Emotional regulation, discipline without shame, building strong parent-child relationships.

Psych of Parenting, ask lisa, bh podcast

Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting

Strong focus on kids’ and teens’ mental health, anxiety, and social pressures.

Calm Parenting Podcast

Reducing stress, yelling, and conflict in the home.Offers practical communication strategies for parents.

Workbooks

The Mindful Self-Compassion

A structured program with meditations, journaling prompts, and reflection exercises. Helps parents reduce harsh self-criticism and build emotional resilience.

— Kristin Neff & Christopher Germer

The Whole-Brain Child

Best for understanding your child’s emotions and responding calmly.

Helping manage children’s big feelings, parent self-regulation, strengthening attachment and connection.

Parents Together

Gratitude and reflection exercises, positive affirmations, family mental-health challenges.

Printable worksheets, self-care calendars, journaling prompts, and family mental health activities. Designed to help parents reduce stress and support family emotional well-being. – FREE

Resources

Crisis Resources

Colorado Mental Health line – When you live chat, call, or text 988, you’ll be connected with a trained specialist. They’ll ask a few questions to learn more about your concerns. Then they’ll listen to you and provide support. If needed, they’ll share relevant information and resources.