Websites we recommend
General pediatric care
Coronavirus
Specific pediatric conditions
Pediatric vaccines
Adolescent health and body changes
- Center for Young Women’s Health from Boston Children’s Hospital
- Young Men’s Health from Boston Children’s Hospital
Food allergies
Mental health/behavioral health
- National Institute of Mental Health
- Handhold Massachusetts
- Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (or call 800-273-8255)
LGBTQ resources
Domestic violence/sexual assault/safe dating
- Mass211 (or call 2-1-1)
- Jane Doe Inc.
- Safelink (or call 877-785-2020)
Massachusetts nutrition benefits programs
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Books we recommend
General Resources
- Heading Home with Your Newborn: From Birth to Reality, by Drs. Jana & Shu
- Your Baby's First Year, by the American Academy of Pediatrics
- Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5, by the American Academy of Pediatrics
- Caring for Your School Age Child, by the American Academy of Pediatrics
- Caring for Your Teenager, by the American Academy of Pediatrics
Nutrition
- The New Mother's Guide to Breastfeeding, by Dr. Meek
- Nutrition: What Every Parent Needs to Know, by the American Academy of Pediatrics
- Child of Mine: Feeding with Love and Good Sense, by Ellyn Satter
Parenting
- The Wonder Years, by Dr. Altmann
- 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12, by Dr. Phelan
- Positive Discipline: The First Three Years, by Jane Nelsen
- Positive Discipline for Preschoolers, by Jane Nelsen
- Positive Discipline for Teenagers, by Jane Nelsen and Lynn Lott
- Building Resilience in Children and Teens, by Dr. Ginsburg
- Raising Kids to Thrive, by Dr. Ginsburg
- Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood, by Lisa Damour
- The Explosive Child, by Ross Greene
- How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk, by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
- The Whole-Brain Child, by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
- How to Hug a Porcupine, by Julie Ross
- The Gift of Failure, by Jessica Lahey
- Positive Parenting: An Essential Guide, by Rebecca Eanes
- No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame, by Janet Lansbury
Puberty
- The Care and Keeping of You, Volume One, by Valorie Schaefer (American Girl Series)
- The Care and Keeping of You, Volume Two, by Dr. Natterson (American Girl Series)
- Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys, by Dr. Natterson
ADHD
For children:
- Mrs. Gorski, I Think I Have The Wiggle Fidgets, by Barbara Esham
- This Morning, Sam Went to Mars: A Book About Paying Attention, by Nancy Carlson
- Last to Finish: A Story About the Smartest Boy in Math Class, by Barbara Esham
- Good Morning Yoga: A Pose-by-Pose Wake Up Story and Good Night Yoga: A Pose-by-Pose Bedtime Story, by Mariam Gates
- Learning To Slow Down & Pay Attention: A Book for Kids About ADHD, by Kathleen G. Nadeau and Ellen B. Dixon
- My Mouth is A Volcano!, by Julia Cook
For parents:
- ADHD: What Every Parent Needs to Know, by American Academy of Pediatrics
- Driven to Distraction (Revised): Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder, by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey, M.D.
- Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary Executive Skills Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential, by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare
- A New Understanding of ADHD in Children and Adults, by Thomas E. Brown
Anxiety
For children:
- Wemberly Worried, by Kevin Henkes
- What To Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety (workbook), by Dawn Huebner
- A Smart Girl’s Guide: Worry (American Girl Doll Book), by Nancy Holyoke and Judy Woodburn
- Don’t Feed The Worry Bug, by Andi Green
- Wilma Jean the Worry Machine, by Julia Cook
- When My Worries Get Too Big, by Kari Dunn Buron
- David and the Worry Beast, by Anne Marie Guanci
- What To Do When You’re Scared And Worried, by James J. Crist
- Coping Skills For Kids Workbook, by Janine Halloran
- Playing with Anxiety: Casey’s Guide for Kids and Teens, by Lynn Lyons
For parents:
- Anxiety Free Kids, by Bonnie Zucker
- Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents, by Lynn Lyons
Social media
Apps for ADHD
- Tupsu, The Furry Little Monster
- Toca Nature
- Put It Away
- Chore Monster
- MyHomework
- 30/30
- Mindpal
Apps for Anxiety
- Breathe, Think, Do Sesame
- Headspace
- Calm
- Smiling Mind
- Zones of Regulation
- Insight Timer
- GoNoodle
- WellBeyond (Meditations for Kids)
Social Media for Parenting
- Dr. Becky at Good Inside (Podcast or Instagram account)
- Biglittlefeelings (Instagram)
- Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting (Podcast)
- Teenhealthdoc (Instagram)