Parent Resources

Welcome! This page is designed to support parents and caregivers with reliable, practical tools and guidance. Whether you’re navigating a new diagnosis, learning how to advocate in school, or just looking for ways to support your child at home, this resource hub is here to help.

📚 Recommended Websites

Understood.org

A trusted site for families of children with learning and thinking differences such as ADHD and autism. It includes:

Parent stories and peer-to-peer insights
Legal guidance on IEPs and 504s
School support tools
Expert Q&A

“This is an AMAZING website especially for parents and caregivers of children with autism, ADHD, or learning delays.”

Sesame Workshop Family Resources

Curated resources from Sesame Street, designed for children and families. Topics include:

Autism
Trauma
Foster care & adoption
Grief and loss
Emotional wellness

“They address everything — I use this a lot with clients.”

Autism Speaks

One of the most recognized organizations supporting autism awareness and advocacy. Autism Speaks offers a wide range of resources including:

Early signs and diagnosis information
Toolkits for caregivers and families
Support navigating services like IEPs and insurance
Guides for newly diagnosed families

“An essential hub for families navigating autism — from first steps to long-term care planning.”

Center for Parent and Teen Communication

A science-based resource hub from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia designed to strengthen family connections and promote teen well-being. It offers:

Research-backed parenting strategies
Teen communication guides
Short videos and articles on youth development
Downloadable conversation starters and toolkits

“This site empowers parents with tools to build strong, healthy relationships with their teens.”

Harvard Health – Mindscape: For Young People

A thoughtful mental wellness resource from Harvard Health created for young people navigating everyday challenges and emotional well-being. It includes:

Guidance on getting mental health support
Tools for building resilience and managing stress
Resources on the brain-body connection
Support for friendships, relationships, and digital life

“A strong resource for teens and caregivers looking for practical, trustworthy mental wellness support.”

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) & Resilience

Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, are events that occur in childhood and which may cause trauma. These experiences can have lasting negative impacts on functioning and physical, social, emotional, or spiritual well-being.

At Compassion Pediatrics & Behavioral Health, we build skills to foster resilience, which helps negate the effects of trauma and promote well-being.

Learn how childhood experiences can impact long-term health and wellness
Explore practical ways to build resilience in children and teens
Understand the “Seven Cs” framework for resilience
Access family-friendly tools and educational resources

“Resilience-building skills can help children and families heal, grow, and thrive after difficult experiences.”

📄 Downloadable Guides and Handouts

These PDF handouts come directly from our Behavioral Health team and cover a range of parenting topics. Click to open or download.

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