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This book offers simple mindfulness practices to help your child (ages 5-12) deal with anxiety, improve concentration, and handle difficult emotions: http://www.amazon.com/Sitting-Still-Like-Frog-Mindfulness/dp/1611800587/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8  

  “It is never too late to be what you might have been.” – George Elliot   * * * *   A helpful metaphor to think of in accepting the process of change is to imagine you’re helping yourself like you would a sick plant. Now, in truth, what I don’t know about plant […]

This book was developed by a parent of a child with Asperger’s Syndrome, although it could easily be adapted for any child with special needs. The book helps parents develop a personalized guide to working with their child, that they can then share with teachers, coaches, etc. http://takechargeasd.com http://www.amazon.com/Take-Charge-Treatment-Child-Aspergers/dp/1849057230/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449937906&sr=8-1&keywords=take+charge+of+treatment+for+your+child+with+asperger%27s

A new study out of Finland found that People who sleep poorly overestimate their children’s sleep problems   http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/03/24/471579248/parents-sleeping-badly-they-may-think-their-children-are-too