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    Parenting and Family Resources

     

    South Seattle Community College Family Resources

     

    Online, Books, Agencies and Classes

    Online:
    Books:
    • Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, A Sourcebook of Strategies for the First Five Years by Laura Davis and Janis Keyser
    • Beyond Behavior Management:The Six Life Skills Children Need to Thrive in Today's World by Jenna Bilmes
    • The Dance of Anger by Harriet Goldhor Lerner, Ph.D.
    • Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline by Becky A. Bailey, Ph.D.
    • Family First by Dr. Phil McGraw
    • Gesell Institute Books: Your One Year Old, Your Two Year Old, etc. by Ames & Ilg
    • The Heart of Parenting, Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by John Gottman Ph.D.
    • The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D.
    • How Much Is Enough? by Jean Illsley Clarke
    • How to Raise a Child with a High EQ by Lawrence E. Shapiro Ph.D.
    • How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
    • Kids Can Cooperate by Elizabeth Crary
    • Love and Anger, The Parent Dilemma by Nancy Samalin
    • Love & Limits by Elizabeth Crary
    • Multiple Intelligences by Howard Gardner
    • Parenting Tips & Tools by Elizabeth Crary
    • Parenting from the Inside Out by Daniel Siegel
    • Pick Up Your Socks by Elizabeth Crary
    • Positive Discipline for Preschoolers by Jane Nelson Ed. D.
    • Positive Discipline for the First Three Years by Jane Nelson Ed. D.
    • Raising a Daughter by Jeanne Elium and Don Elium
    • Raising a Son by Jeanne Elium and Don Elium
    • Raising Compassionate, Courageous Children by Dr. Janice Cohn
    • Raising Your Spirited Child by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
    • Real Boys by William Pollack, Ph.D.
    • Remote Control Childhood? Combating the Hazards of Media Culture by Diane E. Levin
    • The Mindful Brain by Daniel Siegel
    • The Shelter of Each Other by Mary Pipher Ph.D.
    • Siblings Without Rivalry by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
    • The Six Stages of Parenthood by Ellen Galinsky
    • The Sleep Book for Tired Parents by Rebecca Huntley MSW
    • Television and the Lives of Our Children by Gloria DeGaetano, M.Ed.
    • The Ten Greatest Gifts I Give My Children by Steven W. Vannoy
    • What Should I Tell the Kids? by Ava L. Siegler, Ph.D.
    • Without Spanking or Spoiling by Elizabeth Crary
    • Your Baby & Child from Birth to Age Five by Penelope Leach
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    Agencies and Classes:
    • A.P.P.L.E. Parenting Program: 206-764-5801 A Positive Parenting Learning Experience serving West Seattle, Burien, Tukwila, Des Moines and SeaTac.
    • Birth to Three Developmental Center: 206-874-5445 Developmental screening and intervention.
    • CHADD: 360-233-8638 Classes and support for parents of children with attention deficit disorder.
    • Childcare Resources: 206-461-3207 Referrals to licensed childcare services.
    • Childfind: Free screening for children 3-5 years, done by the school districts.
      Seattle Schools       206-298-7890
      HIghline Schools 206-433-2421
      Tukwila Schools 206-901-8020
    • Childhaven Crisis Nursery 206-328-5437 Childcare for times when you are ill, hospitalized or too stressed or angry to take good care of your children.
    • Children's Hospital Resource Center: 206-987-2201 Parenting advice and resources.
    • Children's Nurse Consultation: 206-526-2500 Health advice and doctor referral.
    • Community Information Line 206-461-3200, 1-800-621-4636 toll free.
    • Crisis Line: 206-461-3222 Twenty-four hour crisis line.
    • Divorce Lifeline 206-694-5713
    • Domestic Violence Resources
      Domestic Abuse Women's Network (DAWN) 425-656-7867
      New Beginnings 206-522-9472
      YWCA 206-568-7845
    • Family Help Line: 206-233-0139 Press 1 for recorded information about parenting classes and parent support groups throughout King County, and press 2 to speak with a parenting coach.
    • Highline West Seattle Mental Health: 206-241-0990
    • Kid Care: 206-284-0331, 1-800-756-5437 toll free. Confidential help for parents who have questions about their child's growth and development. Children's health and dental referrals. Interpreter services available.
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