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Mindfulness & Coping Skills


A fantastic guided meditation that helps kids settle their busy minds and practice skills like deep breathing & muscle relaxation. Great for bedtime.

Amazing step-by-step guide to help teens learn the power of meditation and mindfulness.

Fantastic resource for teaching children to meditate. The CD (included with book) is an amazing tool!


This book offers a great balance of practical tools, simple scientific explanations, and real world stories from kids who practice mindfulness.
Kid-friendly exercises to help your child learn and practice healthy coping strategies. Chapters are short and effective.

A must-read for teens! Simple exercises that teach mindfulness and boost coping skills. Easy to use tools that make a big impact.

Improving Focus, Impulse Control &
Executive Functioning

Dr. O'Leary's "go-to" book for understanding ADHD from a kid's perspective. Preview as a parent, then use as a resource for your child.


An updated "Smart but Scattered" resource for the increased demands that teens face.
Child-friendly exercises that help kids learn to manage impulses, improve self-awareness, and navigate expectations successfully.


An empowering set of activities for teens that explores personal strengths and provides tools to support areas in need of development.
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An essential read for parents seeking to understand ADHD. Thorough explanations and research reviews will answers all your questions (even the ones you haven't thought of yet!).

The ultimate guide for supporting your child's executive functioning skills. Includes useful checklists to make sure you're on the right tract.


Boosting Self-Esteem


A beautifully illustrated children's book that helps boost self-esteem and improve overall coping skills.

Practical tools and strategies to help teens build confidence. All delivered with a nice dose of humor!

Easy to use activities that help teens and mature middle school students identify their personal strengths and overcome self-doubt.

Coping with Anxiety


 A thoughtful guide for parents who want to know the best way to support an anxious child.


Help your child use their creativity and imagination to make sense of anxiety and get unstuck. Pre-order now (Sept 2016 release date)
Ideal for teens who struggles with social anxiety or a shy temperament. Great exercises that offer useful tools without judgement.

A great bed-time (or anytime) story that teaches visualization as a tool to reduce worry and increase confidence.

Short, easy to follow chapters and activities to help overcome anxiety. Geared toward younger teens (even mature middle school students).

Great explanations about anxiety and practical parenting strategies to help kids of all ages face fears and worries.


Gifted & Twice-Exceptional Kids


A nice balance of easy to read research and practical strategies to support your child's unique gifts.

A wonderful resource that provides insight into the gifted mind. Includes numerous case examples from childhood through adulthood.
Does your bright child display intense emotions that are hard to understand and even harder to manage? This is a must-read!

Managing Anger and Other "Big" Feelings


Fantastic, teen-friendly activities that improve self-awareness and coping ability.
If you are struggling to manage your child's intense, angry outbursts, this is an excellent resource.
If your child's big feelings include anger, worry, or any over-the-top emotion, this is a great resource.
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