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Resources for Parents Parenting is a tough job. We here at Cattails Publishing know just how hard it is to be a parent...you want the best for your child or children. You want to help them grow into happy, healthy and self-determined adults. We want to help give you the tools to make your job easier. Especially when you have run into those situations that, as a parent, you know may adversely effect your child. To that end, we offer the following resources for you: e-books Scruffy and Scruffy: The Coloring Book: Divorce can be devastating to a young child. You want your child to feel as secure and happy as possible, even through the very real stress they are experiencing. You want them to be able to grow up with as little emotional pain as possible. You want to be close to your child, to build the best parent-child bonds as possible. Scruffy and the Scruffy Coloring Book will help you with those goals. free article & video Parenting 101: Security Many brand new parents want to know “What is the most important thing my baby needs?” This article discusses your child's need for security. free article & video Parenting 101: When You Leave Your Child Every parent, at one time or another, will leave their child in someone else's care. Because of this, every parent will eventually go through separation anxiety, yes, that does say PARENT! Most children will as well, and how we as the parent handle the separation will, in part determine how severe our child's anxiety is. free article & video Counselor's Corner: Basics for Behavior Here's something for you to consider. Every time you interact with your child or discipline your child it can be used as an opportunity to help them grow into the kind of person you want them to be. free article & video Counselor's Corner: Attention Seeking Behavior Have you noticed that some kids just don't seem happy if they aren't the center of attention. Life would be pretty boring if everyone was content fading into the background. The problem occurs when this behavior becomes disruptive. free article & video An Apple From the Teacher: Maslow's Hierarchy for Parents Years ago I learned about something called Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. It is particularly good for us as parents since it gives a very clear explanation of what each of us, including our children, need in order to to grow and thrive, and to be comfortable with ourselves and with others. free article & video An Apple From the Teacher: School Anxiety Most kids look forward to school but for a few kids it can be incredibly stressful. It will take patience and support from parents and school alike to help these kids get past their anxiety. free article Divorce and Children: A series of bulleted points on helping parents help their children go through the divorce process as emotionally healthy as possible. free brochure Children of Divorce: Information on what children of divorce need, what behaviors might be expected, and suggestions on helping children work through their grief. free brochure Telling Your Children: Suggestions for parents to think over before telling their children of an impending divorce, including things to do before you tell your children and how to actually tell them. free brochure Child Care: One of the major issues after divorce, as well as in many other situations, is child care. This brochure gives information about the types of child care available, how to find quality child care, things to look for in a child care provider, and what to ask potential caregivers.
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