PARENT EDUCATION AND RESOURCES

Welcome to our education and resource page. This page is dedicated to helping to keep families up-to-date with the latest information, resources and tools. Everything on this page has either been authored or specifically chosen by the pediatricians here at Happy and Healthy Pediatrics. There is a combination of handouts, links, articles and books that we reference and refer to daily. You will find the information organized into categories:

Parent Information Sheets (authored by the physicians at Happy and Healthy Pediatrics)
COVID 19
General Parenting
Mindfulness
Anxiety
Podcasts and Miscellaneous

Patient Information Sheets

All of our patient information sheets have been authored by the doctors here at Happy and Healthy Pediatrics. We have invested considerable time in researching, consulting specialists and incorporating our clinical experience and judgment to create these resources. Please take a few moments to review our useful handouts. Also, keep in mind that our recommended Pharmacy, Franwin Pharmacy, has a dedicated shelf for Happy and Healthy Pediatrics' patients that carries all of the items recommended in these handouts for your convenience.

COVID - 19

Parenting During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Excellent webinars about Covid-19 and your kids-expert advice https://alliedphysiciansgroup.com/adjuvant-health-presents-covid-19-kids/
Tons of resources here as well as workbooks https://www.childlife.org/resources/covid-19-resources
Parenting During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Vera Feuer, MD is the Director of Pediatric Emergency Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Urgent Care, Cohen’s Children Medical Center- Northwell Health. She gives an insightful presentation on parenting during the current situation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTGM0mRfMSk&feature=youtu.be
Parenting in a Pandemic: Tips to Keep the Calm at Home: https://healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/communication-discipline/Pages/Positive-Parenting-and-COVID-19_10-Tips.aspx
Supporting Kids During the Coronavirus Crisis From the Child Mind Institute: https://childmind.org/article/supporting-kids-during-the-covid-19-crisis/
Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus From the Child Mind Institute: https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/
Coronavirus Parenting: Managing Anger and Frustration From the Child Mind Institute: https://childmind.org/article/coronavirus-parenting-managing-anger-and-frustration/

Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19 From the National Association of School Psychologists: https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/helping-children-cope-with-changes-resulting-from-covid-19
Kelly stays home “big kid” link-book talking about quarantine: https://39347b74-cac3-437a-b942-fd083b29d499.filesusr.com/ugd/006ed1_d37a0644a2104080b58578a67e2a6f28.pdf
Kelly stays home “little kid” link-book talking about quarantine: https://39347b74-cac3-437a-b942-fd083b29d499.filesusr.com/ugd/006ed1_50c24267821e4aa88eec16c252f8edf5.pdf
ABC’s of covid for kids: https://www.bswhealth.com/mclane-childrens/SiteAssets/the-abcs-of-covid-19.pdf?fbclid=IwAR08I0iSxCdHs-vGcQSiqp4Jh0epcnmZTdwX5PhxlhtO46Hh6RgQ9C8aMkU
Talking To Your Kids About Coronavirus: https://thewell.northwell.edu/well-informed/coronavirus-for-kids?utm_source=communityrelations&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=the_well&dm_i=2O2C,1104W,6FJFDX,3WSIS,1
Big Life Journal Quarantine Time Capsule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MaM2RBrqyDeyKFCG8impDgfuZ8a2tIZ-/view
A Video for young children to explain the quarantine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=DA_SsZFYw0w&d=n&app=desktop
A comic for school aged kids about coronavirus: https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus
Parenting in a Pandemic: Tips to Keep the Calm at Home-from the AAP: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/communication-discipline/Pages/Positive-Parenting-and-COVID-19_10-Tips.aspx
Silent signs your child is stressed: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/16/parenting/kids-stress-coronavirus.html
Sesame street has great resources for kids: https://www.sesamestreet.org/search?keyword=covid https://childlifemommy.com/covid-19/
Increasing Cooperation in Kids With Autism Strategies for getting kids to work with you during the coronavirus crisis: https://childmind.org/article/increasing-cooperation-in-kids-with-autism/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=%20Parents%20Guide%20to%20Problem%20Behavior&utm_campaign=Weekly-05-26-20

Mindfulness and Covid-19

Ten Percent Happier Free Covid Survival Guide: https://www.tenpercent.com/coronavirussanityguide
How Mindfulness Can Help During COVID-19 from the Child Mind Institute: https://childmind.org/article/how-mindfulness-can-help-during-covid-19/
Ten percent happier hand washing guide: https://www.tenpercent.com/handwashing-meditation-poster

Covid-Related Topics for Teens

Helping teens navigate disappointment in uncertain times: https://www.aappublications.org/news/2020/04/27/parentplus042220
Coping with COVID: In this presentation, Laura Pantaleo, PsyD and Michael Costa, MS from Zucker Hillside Hospital cover the stress, anxiety and depression that children and families may be experiencing right now and they offer strategies that can help with managing these feelings: https://files.constantcontact.com/5d7a9d48301/e6ba3229-3dca-4e9d-9934-bfce0cad85bf.pdf
Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the Coronavirus Crisis From the Child Mind Institute: https://childmind.org/article/supporting-teenagers-and-young-adults-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/
Teenagers and Reopening Tips for helping kids stay safe during a confusing time: https://childmind.org/article/teenagers-and-reopening/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=%20Parents%20Guide%20to%20Problem%20Behavior&utm_campaign=Weekly-05-26-20
Parenting In The Age Of COVID-19: Social distancing is not up for debate: https://thewell.northwell.edu/well-informed/coronavirus-quarantine-kids?utm_source=communityrelations&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=the_well&dm_i=2O2C,1104W,6FJFDX,3WSIS,1
From AAP: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chest-lungs/Pages/Teens-and-COVID-19.aspx
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Helping Kids Cope While Sheltering in Place: https://www.aacap.org/App_Themes/AACAP/Docs/latest_news/2020/Helping-Kids-Cope-While-Sheltering-in-Place.pdf

Wearing Masks:

Advice from the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics): https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chest-lungs/Pages/Cloth-Face-Coverings-for-Children-During-COVID-19.aspx
For wearing masks: https://www.romper.com/p/kids-afraid-of-face-masks-just-need-some-extra-reassurance-experts-say-22845667
For wearing masks: https://childlifemommy.com/?s=masks
Elmo wearing masks: https://www.cnn.com/videos/health/2020/04/25/elmo-sesame-street-people-wearing-masks-gupta-sot-town-hall-vpx.cnn?fbclid=IwAR3kLaqgfMv2aj-l-h2F9TwCKkirsTLMTz_sszeoX6wf0GUD8olFtxH5kro

Parenting Resources

Going to the Doctor:

Book - It's Time For Your Checkup: What to expect when going to a doctor visit by Shani Thornton MS CCLS (Author)-shows pictures of Dr. Rubin examining her daughters here are Happy and Healthy Pediatrics.
Book - Taking Your Child To The Doctor Or The Hospital: Helpful suggestions and practical tips to make your child’s visit more comfortable by Patricia Weiner MS
Book - Baby Medical School: Vaccines -Authors Cara and Jon Florance
Book - Baby Medical School: Bacteria and Antibiotics - Authors Cara and Jon Florance
Book - Baby Medical School: My Doctors Visit - Authors Cara and Jon Florance

general Parenting Resources

Website from a child life expert and mom-has great info about everything: https://childlifemommy.com/
http://difficultchild.com/
https://childmind.org/article/raising-resilient-kids-who-are-prepared-for-the-future/
Book - Permission to Parent-How to Raise your child with love and limits by Robin Berman, MD (Recommended by Breann Medici-our behavioral analyst).
Book - Building Resilience in Children and Teens, 4th Edition - Author Kenneth R. Ginsburg, MD, MS Ed, FAAP
Book - Raising an Organized Child - 5 Steps to Boost Independence, Ease Frustration, and Promote Confidence - Author Damon Korb, MD, FAAP
Book - Raising Kids to Thrive: Balancing Love With Expectations and Protection With Trust by Kenneth Ginsburg
Book - Raising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids by Hunter Clarke-Fields MSAE (Author), Carla Naumburg PhD (Foreword)
Book - CyberSafe: Protecting and Empowering Kids in the Digital World of Texting, Gaming, and Social Media - Author Gwenn Schurgin O’Keeffe, MD, FAAP
Book - The 7 Habits of Happy Kids by Sean Covey
Book - Raising Your Spirited Child, Third Edition by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka

Discipline and Behavior

Book - 1-2-3 Magic: Managing Difficult Behavior in Children 2-12 DVD By Thomas Phelan, PhD
Book - More 1-2-3 Magic: Encouraging Good Behavior, Independence, and Self-Esteem DVD By Thomas Phelan, PhD
Book - Positive Discipline for Today's Busy (and Overwhelmed) Parent: How to Balance Work, Parenting, and Self for Lasting Well-Being by Jane Nelsen Ed.D. (Author), Kristina Bill (Author), Joy Marchese (Author)
Book - Mindful Discipline: A Loving Approach to Setting Limits and Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by Shauna Shapiro PhD

From the Child Mind Institute

Why Do Kids Have Problems With Transitions? A look at why being asked to switch gears is a common trigger for whining and tantrums.
How Can We Help Kids With Transitions? With the right support, children can learn to change gears without whining and tantrums.
Three Common Parenting Traps And tips for avoiding them.
Why do Kids Have Tantrums and Meltdowns? Understanding why they happen can help parents head problems off before they escalate.
How to Discipline Toddlers Setting and enforcing consistent limits is key.
How To Make Time Outs Work Tips for using them effectively.
When Siblings Won’t Stop Fighting How parents can keep the peace and help kids learn to resolve conflicts.

Grief/Illness and Divorce

Grief and Illness

Helping Children Cope with Grief from the Child Mind Institute:
https://childmind.org/guide/helping-children-cope-grief/
How to Handle a Holiday after the death of a loved one from the Child Mind Institute:
https://childmind.org/article/how-to-handle-holidays-after-a-death-in-the-family/
Book - When Someone Very Special Dies: Children Can Learn to Cope with Grief (Drawing Out Feelings Series) by Marge Heegaard (Author)
Book - The Invisible String by Patrice Karst
Book - Empty Cradle, Broken Heart (miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death) by Deborah Davis
Book - How to Help Children Through a Parent's Serious Illness by Kathleen Mccue
Book - Help Me Say Goodbye: Activities for Helping Kids Cope When a Special Person Dies by Janis Silverman
Book - Healing Your Grieving Heart for Kids: 100 Practical Ideas (Healing Your Grieving Heart series) by Alan D. Wolfelt
Book - Empty Arms: Coping With Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Infant Death 20th, Revised & enlarged Editionby Sherokee Ilse
Book - When a Pet Dies by Fred Rogers
https://childlifemommy.com/moving-in-forever-a-childrens-book-that-helps-families-cope-with-loss/

Divorce

Co-parenting Through Separation and Divorce: Putting Your Children First by Jann Blackstone and David Hill
My Family Is Changing: A Drawing and Activity Book for Kids of Divorce by Tracy McConaghie LCSW
Mindful Co-Parenting: A Child-Friendly Path through Divorce by Jeremy S. Gaies Psy.D., James B. Morris Jr. Ph.D., et al.

Managing Anxiety

Book - What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety (What-to-Do Guides for Kids) by Dawn Huebner

Managing Anxiety-From the Child Mind Institute

Anxiety in children sometimes manifest physically. Here’s what to watch for: Anxious Stomach Aches and Headaches
Tips for teaching children how to build resilience and learn to calm themselves down, even when things feel scary: How to Help Children Manage Fears
Go-to techniques for coaxing anxiety-prone children out of their fears from a Mom who’s been there: Tips for Calming Anxious Kids
Help yourself, and them, by learning techniques to manage stress in a healthy way: How to Avoid Passing Anxiety on to Your Kids
Kids who are acting out, melting down, or being defiant may actually be seriously anxious: How Anxiety Leads to Disruptive Behavior
How to respect their feelings without empowering their fears: What to Do (and Not Do) When Children Are Anxious
Knowing what to look for and how to help children calm down is key: Panic Attacks and How to Treat Them