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Families Connected Parent Resources
Videos with insight on connecting with, and understanding our children
Dr. Dan Siegel shares 12 strategies to nurture your child’s mind in this Families Connected Speaker Series event.
Mikah Maly-Karros, LMFT shares her experience as a teen who felt pressure to perform as an elite athlete.
Mikah Karros and Eric Karros share and Erik’s talk focuses on the importance of knowing your kid. Please visit our video library for the full talk.
USC Professor Patricia George explains how parents and caregivers can boost their child's happiness.
Leah Niehaus, LCSW, shares insight and advice for parents on how we can connect authentically with our teens.
MBUSD and RBUSD teens share advice for parents and guardians.
Featured SBFC expert and parent blogs
Kim Digiilio
Creating Connection with Your Kids: Building a Shelter of Trust and Support by Kim Digilio
Mother Knows Best: The Pitfalls of Over-helping Our Kids by Jill Millstein
Back to School Parenting: What I’d Tell My Younger Self by Jill Millstein
Rewriting the Shame Saga by Mikah Maly-Karros, LMFT
Five Things I Wish I’d Known as a Parent of a College Freshman by Stephanie Smith
Five Things I Wish I’d Known as a High School Parent by Stephanie Smith
Five Things I Wish I’d Known as a Middle School Parent by Stephanie Smith
Answers to Some Tough Parenting Questions by Joan Stein Jenkins, Esq
Embrace the Pause by Dr. Nicole Wesley
13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do by Amy Morin
Glimpse by Leah M. Niehaus, LCSW
Finding Perspective and Balance by Andy Caine
Picking Your Battles: The A, B, C Method of Parenting by Dr. Moe Gelbart
Mindfulness for Our Children: Guiding by Example by Danielle Radl
Confessions of a Reformed Helicopter Mom, by MB Mom
Curated Gallery of Resources
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Understanding and managing emotions
Want Your Kids to Be Happier and Healthier? Start Talking with Them About Uncomfortable Emotions (KQED)
Finding balance and reducing stress
Why Achievement Culture Has Become so Toxic (Greater Good Science Center)
A Mindful Breath-Counting Practice for Teens and Tweens (Mindful)
31 Things Your Kids Should Be Doing Instead of Homework (Motherwell)
Can Living in the Moment Make You A Better Parent (Greater Good Science Center)
How Four Deep Breaths Can Help Kids Calm Down (Greater Good Science Center)
Why Self-Care is Essential to Parenting (Child Mind Institute)
Featured resource
Click on the Challenge Success logo to visit the Challenge Success website and access tips for parents to raise a well-balanced student.
Fostering resilience and growth mindset
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Helping Kids with Flexible Thinking (Child Mind Institute)
How to Help Kids Learn to Fail (Child Mind Institute)
Raising Resilient Kids Who are Prepared for the Future (Child Mind Institute)
When a Child’s Emotions Spike, How Can a Parent Find Their Best Selves (KQED/MindShift)
Why Stepping Back Can Empower Kids In An Anxious World (KQED/MindShift)
Lighthouse Parenting (Center for Parent and Teen Communication)
Resilience Guide at Every Age (American Psychological Association)
Three Reasons to Raise Grateful Kids (Greater Good Science Center)
How Parents Can Help Middle Schoolers Build Confidence and Character (KQED)
Four Research-Based Strategies To Ignite Intrinsic Motivation In Students (KQED)
What’s Wrong with Helicopter Parenting (Child Mind Institute)
Helping youth begin to connect with purpose and their passion
How to Help Teens Find Purpose (Greater Good Magazine)
How to Awaken Joy in Kids (Greater Good - Berkeley)
We Need To Rethink Encouraging Our Teens To “Follow Your Passion” (Grown & Flown)
National mindfulness and growth mindset videos
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