At Avance Care Behavioral Health, we know that finding reliable and relatable mental health resources can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re short on time. Whether it’s a book, podcast, or app, quality resources can offer insight, empowerment, and a sense of connection beyond the therapy room. That’s why our team of experienced therapists, each with unique specialties and interests, regularly share recommendations with each other—and now, with you. Each quarter, we’ll feature a roundup of trusted resources on a new topic to help support your personal growth and well-being. This quarter, we’re highlighting resources on parenting.
Books on Emotional and Cognitive Development
Growing Up Again by Connie Dawson and Jean Clark
Recommended by Elizabeth Tampe, MSW, LCSW, located at the Oberlin Rd. Raleigh office
“Growing Up Again offers guidance on providing children with the structure and nurturing that are so critical to their healthy development — and to our own.”
Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child: The Heart of Parenting by Dr. Gottman
Recommended by Dr. Kara Mild, DSW, MSSA, LCSW, located at the Waxhaw office
“Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child is John Gottman’s groundbreaking guide to teaching children to understand and regulate their emotional world.”
10 Mindful Minutes: Giving Our Children and Ourselves the Social and Emotional Skills by Goldie Hawn and Wendy Holden
Recommended by Carin Parker, MSW, LCSW, located at the Garner office
“By understanding how their brains work, children discover where their emotions come from and become more self-aware. They learn to appreciate the sensory aspects of their lives and to value the positive effects of mindfulness, compassion, and kindness.”
Books on Communication and General Parenting
How to Talk so Kids Will Listen & Listen to Kids Will Talk + How to Talk So Teens Will Listen & Listen so Teens Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elain Mazlish
Recommended by Debra Parker, MSW, LCSW, located at the MLK Jr. Pkwy location in Durham
“On communication between parents and children includes fresh insights and suggestions, as well as the author’s time-tested methods to solve common problems and build foundations for lasting relationships”
Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be by Dr. Becky Kennedy
Recommended by Alies Barton, MSW, LCSW, located at the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence
“All kids are Good Inside, they have big feelings that they don’t know how to manage and need an adult to help them learn how to self-regulate. Dr. Kennedy walks the reader through the best steps during times of high stress. It is a wonderful read.”
Good Inside with Dr. Becky, a parenting podcast
Recommended by Alies Barton, MSW, LCSW, located at the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence
“She takes on tough parenting questions and delivers actionable guidance – all in short episodes, because we know time is hard to find as a parent”
