Online resources for parents
If you would like online parenting resources, please explore the tools and programs below.
Behavior Checker
This website has simple, evidence-informed strategies for every concern a parent may have about their child's behavior. You can search by behavior or by concern, and it will instantly provide suggestions of what to do, along with encouraging reminders for parents.
Dr. Mehus has been involved in the evaluation of Behavior Checker
Raising Cooperative Kids: Proven Practices for a Connected, Happy Family
Drs. Forgatch and Patterson share the strategies to be the best parent you can be in this book that is easy to read and easy to apply. This book follows the principles of GenerationPMTO, an evidence-based intervention.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
NCTSN has developed resources to support parents when their child has experienced trauma. This site provides a collection of relevant fact sheets and videos.
Culturally Specific Resources
Indigenous Parenting Resources
| Title | Type of Resource | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Celebrating Indigenous Family & Cultural Strengths | Webinar | Dr. Melissa Walls, an Anishinaabe social scientist, will share examples of Indigenous family strengths in the forms of benevolent childhood experiences, positive cultural identity, and other socio-cultural factors. |
| Maintoba First Nations and Metis Parenting | Booklets | Four resources booklets for First Nations and Metis parents and caregivers. All of the resources are grounded in Indigenous knowledge and traditional approaches to parenting and send the message that “Even if you did not have the parenting that you wanted or needed, you can become the parent your child needs.” |
Black and African American Parenting Resources
| Title | Type of Resource | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Parenting While Black Webinar | Webinar & Resources | This free webinar series offers a safe and welcoming space to hold conversations for and by Black families. All are welcome to join and engage in these powerful conversations! |
| Dr. Joy DeGruy | Video | Description of Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome and how it impacts parenting |
| Mater Mea: Content and Community for Black Moms | Articles | mater mea helps Black moms get the answers to their motherhood, life, and career questions through content and community. Think of us as Black mom Google. |
| Single Black Motherhood | Podcast | Podcast on Coping Strategies for Kids, with Lakiesha Russell, LPC |
| Shaping the Future: Through the voices of African parents | Book | Shaping the Future: Through the voices of African parents brings together real life experiences of parents and guardians from all walks of life, reflecting the many different ways of, and perspectives on child rearing in Africa. Famous and unknown fathers and mothers (both biological parents and caretakers), ranging from opinion leaders, child rights advocates, professionals, and farmers, in rural, urban and informal settlements, share their parenting realities, successes and challenges. Whatever their background, they all share a common quest to raise their children to be responsible citizens in different contexts and amidst competing priorities in life. |
| Colors of Relationships | Podcast | Parenting: The Colors of Relationships is a podcast with Dr. Cedric Weatherspoon and Dr. Aja King, where they drop FIVE parenting tips and a few personal stories on parenting during the pandemic. |
Latina/o Parenting Resources
| Title | Type of Resource | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Somos Latinx Families | Webinar | Free webinar series offers a safe and welcoming space to hold conversations for and by Latinx families. 2:00-3:00 every other Monday. All have live Spanish translation. Address topics such as Embracing Our Latinx Identities and Parenting Our Children to Know Who They Are |
| Latinx Parenting | Directory | Directories of parenting books, podcasts, and more by BIPOC authors |