Resources For Parents
Don’t Forget to Come Back! For when parents go out and a baby sitter comes in.
Living with Mom and Living with Dad. For littles who have parents that are divorcing/separating and parents that do not live together.
Twinkle, Twinkle, Small Hoku. This Hawaiian version of the classic rhyme takes children on a poetic journey across the ocean with canoe paddlers.
Once I Was Very Very Scared. Loss, grief, and trauma symptoms. Available in many languages.
Every Body: A First Conversation About Bodies (First Conversations). Introduces concept of bodies and diversity. This book serves to celebrate the uniqueness of your body and all bodies, and addresses the unfair rules and ideas that currently exist about bodies. It ends with motivational action points for making the world more fair for all.
The Goodbye Book. For support when it is hard to say goodbye.
Books
Owl Babies Padded Board Book by Martin . For when littles miss their mama.
Momma, Did You Hear the News? Racial injustice, police violence, African American and Black American experiences.
You Go Away, For when littles have to be apart from loved ones.
I Am a Big Brother. Preparing for a new baby in the family.
Ordinary Ohana. The book shares images of a contemporary Hawaii family both familiar and unique. The story unfolds through the experiences collected by a young boy named Kainoa.
The Night Dad Went to Jail: What to Expect When Someone You Love Goes to Jail (Life's Challenges).
Mommy Loves You. Local author and a reminder that no matter what happen, mama love you.
The Invisible String. For separation anxiety, grief, and loss. Available in Spanish.
You Weren't with Me. Loss, grief and trauma. Available in Spanish and Vietnamese.
Mama's Waves. Depression, substance use, or other mental health issues that may cause separation of keiki and caregiver - also has a dad version. Available in Spanish.
The Biggest Soap. Set in Micronesia - Exploding with bright colors and patterns, this playful picture book celebrates the warmth of a close-knit island community and the independent spirit of its youngest member.
A Terrible Thing Happened: A Story for Children Who Have Witnessed Violence or Trauma. Video option for free here.
When I Miss You (The Way I Feel Books). Helps littles process the feeling of missing someone. Part of a series of Social Emotional books for keiki.
The Kissing Hand (The Kissing Hand Series)
Argo and Me: A story about being scared and finding protection, love, and home
Holdin Pott. Social emotional book about feelings, and how we cope with them, specifically anger. Generational transmission of feelings and skills also addressed.
From the Mouth of the Monster Eel: Stories from Micronesia. Bo Flood’s magical retelling of adventure, creation, and courage are beautifully complemented by Margo Vitarelli’s rhythmic woodcuts in this fascinating glimpse of island life from the Pacific Rim.
The Power of Showing Up.
Handouts
Sesame Workshop - Articles, videos, handouts and activities for home and the classroom. Check out resources here for videos and other resources that can be used in the classroom or shared with families. They cover an array of different topics that are common in children’s lives but difficult to talk about like divorce, incarceration, potential drug use, and more.
Websites
Circle of Security - Great attachement resources.
Pathways.org - Great development website, with tracker, interactive, and app available. Great for parents and educators.
Resources for educators, IMH professionals, and families.
@mrchazz - Parenting & teaching podcast. Practical advice and solutions for parenting and teaching challenges.
Social Media Accounts
@maistroybooklibrary - books for families of all kinds