A collection of trusted resources for parents, caregivers, and educators interested
in play, attachment, and emotional development.
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Play Therapy & Child Development
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The national professional organization that promotes play therapy. Includes information
about the benefits of play therapy and how to find a registered play therapist.
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Offers easy-to-understand guides on attachment, early learning, and responsive caregiving.
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Resources and articles on promoting play, learning, and emotional development.
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Science-based information about children鈥檚 emotions, behavior, and learning differences.
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Parenting & Emotion Coaching
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Practical tools grounded in emotion-coaching research and family systems theory.
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Developmental, behavioral, and educational resources for children of all abilities.
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Evidence-based parenting and relationship resources focused on connection and growth.
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Research-based parenting lessons and app focused on connection, attachment, and emotion
regulation.
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Attachment, Relationships, and Emotional Development
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Explains how early experiences shape brain development and resilience.
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Attachment-based resources to help parents understand and respond to children鈥檚 emotional
needs.
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Resources for families and educators supporting children affected by attachment disruptions
or trauma.
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Mental Health & Family Support
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Information sheets on emotional and behavioral challenges in children and teens.
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Trauma-informed parenting guides, toolkits, and resources for families and schools.
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Medical and developmental information on mental health, sleep, and family routines.
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Recommended Reading for Parents
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Curious to learn more about parenting, attachment, and emotion regulation?
Explore our curated list of books and guides for parents - from early childhood through
the teenage years.
View the Bonding & Beyond Lab鈥檚 Recommended Reading List
Also available: - discover parenting and children鈥檚 books, as well as free family programs at your
local branch.
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Local & University Resources
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- FGCU Community Outreach Programs:
Learn about FGCU initiatives that support families, educators, and children across
Southwest Florida.
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Provides youth development and family engagement programming for children in local
schools.
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Offers parenting education, family-strengthening services, and community connections
for local families.
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Free home-visiting, pregnancy, and early parenting education for families in Lee County
and surrounding areas.
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Provides education and resources to prevent childhood injuries and promote family
safety.
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Connects families with mental health resources and community events that promote children鈥檚
well-being.
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Supports child welfare and provides family-strengthening programs and parent education
opportunities.