Parents, grandparents, teachers, therapists, pediatricians, family lawyers and other professionals working with children frequently seek expert support and guidance to facilitate a child’s development. This is particularly true when the family is experiencing a significant stressor or change, or when the child is experiencing developmental struggles. Aspiring Families and Dr. Azmaira H. Maker are dedicated to educate, support, and empower families and professionals in facilitating parents to be the best parents they can be, and in helping children thrive.
Aspiring Families focuses on theory driven, clinically established, and research based resources. Books and articles presented here are authored by leading experts in their fields. We hope that you will utilize these resources as needed, and that you and your child will benefit in the short and long run.
Resource Links
Helping Children with Divorce
The Truth About Children and Divorce
Putting Children First: Proven Parenting Strategies for Helping Children Thrive Through Divorce
Mindful Co-parenting: A Child-Friendly Path through Divorce
Divorce Statistics
The Divorce Surge Is Over, but the Myth Lives On
Common Divorce Schedules & Tips
Creating a Child Custody Care Plan
6 Sample Joint Custody Schedules
50/50 Custody and Visitation Schedule Examples
Positive Psychology
Pursuing the Good Life: 100 Reflections on Positive Psychology
A Primer in Positive Psychology (Oxford Positive Psychology Series)
Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being
Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life
Anxiety, OCD, Phobias, & Depression
The Anxiety and Worry Workbook: The Cognitive Behavioral Solution
The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Depression: A Step-by-Step Program
Information and Resources on Anxiety, OCD, Phobias, and Sleep Difficulties
Sleep, Health, and Wellness
Parenting & Child Development
No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind
Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child
Impulsivity, Attention, & Focus
Managing Impulsive Behavior: Guidelines and Behavioral Charts
Taking Charge of ADHD, Third Edition: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Fourth Edition: A Handbook for Diagnosis and Treatment
ADHD in Preschoolers: Overmedicated and Undertreated
When Diagnosing ADHD Consider the Possibility of Giftedness in Some Children
Learning Disabilities and Attention
Understanding Learning and Attention Issues
Executive Functioning
Smart but Scattered Teens: The “Executive Skills” Program for Helping Teens Reach Their Potential
Coaching Students with Executive Skills Deficits (Guilford Practical Intervention in Schools)
Gifted Children
Smart Parenting for Smart Kids: Nurturing Your Child’s True Potential
Before Referring a Gifted Child for an ADHD Assessment – Guidelines
When Diagnosing ADHD in Children Consider the Possibility of Giftedness in Some Children
Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses in Gifted Children
Book: Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults
Substance Abuse and Addiction
Drug & Alcohol Addiction Rehab, Treatment & Recovery Resources in San Diego, CA
Drug & Alcohol Addiction Rehab, Treatment & Recovery Resources in California