General Resources

American Academy of Pediatrics - information on medical issues

Alliance for Childhood - supports childhood and play in education

Children's Defense Fund - works to have quality learning environments at home and in school

First 5 Los Angeles - information on early childhood in L.A. and L.A. County

Hooked on Nature - Helps children learn to love nature and supports green initiatives

Brazelton Touchpoints Center - information for parents and early childhood educators

Zero To Three - parenting information for both infant and toddler years

Glendale Unified School District - information on enrolling your child in Kindergarten

La Cañada Unified School District - information on enrolling your child in Kindergarten

Specialized Resources

Lanterman Regional Center - provides services for children with developmental disabilities

Pasadena Child Development Association - provides therapies for children with special needs

Center for Developing Kids - provides therapies for children with special needs

Briggs and Associates - provides speech therapy for children with speech delays

Speech Allies - provides speech therapy for children with communication disorders

Cerebral Palsy Guide - helping children with cerebral palsy

Cerebral Palsy Group - provides free educational information and support to those who have been affected by cerebral palsy

Children's Sleep Guide- Every child is different and sleep needs change as babies grow older, so there’s a lot to know about children and sleep.

Online Resources

Thrive Today - Learning relationship skills in our busy world.

Bren`e Brown - Inspirational support and wisdom on being brave, owning your path and daring to be courageous on it.

Aha! Parenting - Whether you’re wondering how to handle a specific challenge, just figuring out your child-raising approach, or ready to tear your hair out,
you’ve come to the right place.

Child Mind - Parents Guide to Getting Good Care.

Big Life Journal - You want your kids to be confident and resilient with high self-esteem and ambition to achieve great things in life. This is a great resource.

Parenting Books

The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D

The Yes Brain by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D

The Gift of Imperfect Parenting by Brene Brown

Teach Your Children Well: Why Values and Coping Skills Matter More Than Grades, Trophies, or "Fat Envelopes" by Madeline Levine, Ph.D

The Price of Privilege by Madeline Levine, Ph.D

The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed by Jessica Lahey

How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims