Parent Resources

Here are some trusted local and national resources we recommend for parents—covering everything from child development and behavior to nutrition and family support.

We hope you find these resources helpful! If you ever have questions or need additional support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us—we’re here to partner with you on your parenting journey.

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Hampton Roads Parenting Education Network (HRPEN) – Workshops on child development, discipline, and communication.

Virginia Beach Public Libraries – Events, early literacy programs, and family resources.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools: Family Connection – Parent workshops, training, and educational resources
Child Mind Institute – Toddler Behavior Challenges
Offers evidence-based guidance on common toddler issues like tantrums, picky eating, and trouble sharing. Provides strategies for discipline and understanding underlying causes. Child Mind Institute

ZERO TO THREE – Understanding Challenging Behavior
Explores the meaning behind challenging behaviors in toddlers and offers age-appropriate strategies for parents and caregivers. ZERO TO THREE

CDC – Positive Parenting Tips for Toddlers (1–2 years old)
Provides research-based information on promoting healthy development and managing common toddler behaviors. CDC

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) – Guidance and Challenging Behaviors
Presents a three-step approach to address common behavioral challenges and social conflicts in early childhood settings. NAEYC

Aha! Parenting / Dr. Laura Markham — Practical, emotionally intelligent guidance for parents of babies through teens. speakup.org+2Psychology Today+2
Sunny Side Up Nutrition (Podcast) – Tips on raising healthy eaters and family nutrition.

Choose MyPlate.gov – Easy resources for balanced meals and healthy habits.
Psychology Today – An Evidence-Based Approach to Potty Training – Compares child-oriented and intensive methods, helping parents choose what fits their child and family.

Mayo Clinic – Potty Training: How to Get the Job Done – Practical guidance on readiness, routines, and positive reinforcement.

Parenting Science – Potty Training Tips – Evidence-based strategies, readiness assessment, and common pitfalls to avoid.

CHOC Health – An Ultimate Guide to Potty Training – Comprehensive tips for preparation, success, and handling challenges.

ParentData – What to Know About Potty Training – Practical insights from expert opinions and parent surveys.
The Nurture Assumption by Judith Rich Harris – A groundbreaking look at the role of peers and environment in child development.

The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson – Strategies for nurturing brain development and emotional regulation.

How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen by Joanna Faber & Julie King – Practical communication tools for ages 2–7.

The Gardener and the Carpenter by Alison Gopnik – A thought-provoking look at parenting as guiding growth, not engineering outcomes.