Parent Self-Optimization
Research, products, and tools referenced in this module.15 resources available.
3 printable PDFs
Identify what's draining you and build a concrete plan to reclaim your energy
Score your current sleep habits and identify what's costing you the most rest
One small daily self-care action for 30 days — track your consistency and energy
Seminal review paper on bio-behavioral synchrony between parent and child. Essential reading for understanding co-regulation.
The RCT demonstrating that physiological sighing outperforms other breathing techniques and mindfulness meditation for reducing stress.
Comprehensive meta-analysis of 193 studies on how maternal depression affects child outcomes across multiple domains.
Pediatrics study showing intergenerational transmission of ACEs and behavioral health problems.
Longitudinal study showing that processing difficult childhood experiences enables secure attachment outcomes.
Comprehensive review of the relationship between stress and HRV, establishing HRV as a valid stress biomarker.
Systematic review and meta-analysis showing mindfulness interventions reduce parenting stress with measurable effect sizes.
Developmental Psychology study showing how parental conflict affects child stress physiology and later behavior problems.
Free validated screening tool for perinatal depression. Works for both mothers and fathers, postpartum and beyond.
Free validated screening tool for generalized anxiety disorder. Takes about 2 minutes to complete.
NIH database with evidence-based information about medications and breastfeeding safety. Essential for informed decisions.
The original ACE questionnaire for understanding your childhood adversity score. Free and widely available.
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