Mighty Oaks From Little Acorns Grow
4100 West 15th Street #220, Plano, Texas 75093
Conveniently accessed by 121, George Bush, 75, and the Dallas North Tollway
Dr. Sarah Carlson, LPC-S, RPT-S, E-RYT 200, YACEP, EMDR Trained
Owner & Director
469.844.0625
Parent and Family Resources
Parenting can come with a lot of questions.
Sometimes you're wondering whether what you're seeing is part of typical development. Sometimes you're trying to understand ADHD, neurodivergence, anxiety, big emotions, school struggles, grief, or changes in your family.
And sometimes you just need to know where to start.
We've gathered some resources that we hope will help you find information, support, and practical ideas for your family.
You don't have to figure everything out at once. Start wherever it feels most helpful.
Parenting & Child Development
CDC — Positive Parenting Tips
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers free, evidence-informed information about child development, developmental milestones, positive parenting, and supporting children at different ages.
Helpful for: developmental questions, parenting strategies, milestones, toddlers, preschoolers, and teens.
Visit: CDC Positive Parenting Tips
HealthyChildren.org
HealthyChildren.org is the parent education website of the American Academy of Pediatrics. It provides information about children's physical, emotional, developmental, and behavioral health.
Helpful for: child development, behavior, mental health, parenting, health, and adolescence.
Visit: HealthyChildren.org
Child Mind Institute
The Child Mind Institute offers parent-friendly resources about children's mental health, learning, and behavior.
Topics include anxiety, ADHD, autism, emotional regulation, behavior challenges, learning differences, executive functioning, and teen mental health.
Visit: Child Mind Institute Family Resources
ADHD, Neurodivergence & Learning Differences
Understood
Understood provides resources for children and families navigating ADHD, learning differences, executive functioning, emotional regulation, and school challenges.
Parents can also find information about IEPs, 504 plans, accommodations, and communicating with schools.
Helpful for: ADHD, neurodivergence, learning differences, executive functioning, school concerns, and emotional regulation.
Visit: Understood
CHADD — Children and Adults with ADHD
CHADD provides education, resources, and support for people affected by ADHD and the families who care for them.
Helpful for: understanding ADHD, parenting, school support, treatment information, and finding ADHD-related support.
Visit: CHADD
School, IEPs & Special Education
SPEDTex
SPEDTex is a Texas resource that helps families understand and navigate special education services.
Parents can find information about evaluations, IEPs, ARD meetings, parent rights, and special education processes in Texas.
Helpful for: parents who are considering an evaluation or navigating special education services.
Visit: SPEDTex
Texas Education Agency — Special Education
The Texas Education Agency provides information about special education services, evaluations, accommodations, parent rights, and educational supports throughout Texas.
Visit: Texas Education Agency — Special Education
Grief, Trauma & Difficult Experiences
The Dougy Center
The Dougy Center provides resources for children, teens, and families who are grieving the death of someone important to them.
Helpful for: talking with children about death, understanding childhood grief, and supporting grieving children and teens.
Visit: The Dougy Center
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network provides information and resources for parents, caregivers, and professionals supporting children who have experienced trauma or other difficult experiences.
Helpful for: childhood trauma, traumatic experiences, grief, and helping children feel safe and supported.
Visit: National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Parenting & Family Support
2-1-1 Texas
Sometimes what a family needs isn't another parenting article—it's help finding a local resource.
2-1-1 Texas connects families with community resources related to food, housing, health care, child care, financial assistance, mental health, transportation, and other needs. You can search by ZIP code or call 2-1-1.
Support is available in English and Spanish.
Visit: 2-1-1 Texas
North Texas Food Bank
The North Texas Food Bank connects individuals and families with food assistance and community resources throughout North Texas.
Visit: North Texas Food Bank
Texas Child Care Resources
The Texas Workforce Commission provides information about child care resources and assistance for Texas families.
Visit: Texas Workforce Commission — Child Care
Pregnancy, Postpartum & Parenting Support
Postpartum Support International
Pregnancy and the transition into parenthood can bring significant emotional changes. Postpartum Support International provides education, support, groups, and referrals for individuals and families experiencing perinatal mental health concerns.
Resources are available in English and Spanish.
Helpful for: pregnancy, postpartum anxiety and depression, adjustment to parenthood, pregnancy or infant loss, and perinatal mental health.
Visit: Postpartum Support International
Taking Care of Yourself, Too
Self-Compassion
Parenting can be hard. Many parents are much more compassionate toward their children than they are toward themselves.
Dr. Kristin Neff's website offers information, exercises, and resources for developing self-compassion and responding to yourself with greater kindness.
Visit: Self-Compassion.org
SAMHSA National Helpline
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides information and referrals related to mental health and substance use services.
Visit: SAMHSA
Crisis & Immediate Support
If you or your child is experiencing an immediate mental health crisis, please seek immediate support rather than waiting for a therapy appointment.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for free, confidential crisis support.
Visit: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
National Domestic Violence Hotline
If you or someone in your family is experiencing domestic violence or is concerned about their safety, support and resources are available.
Call: 800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text: START to 88788
Visit: The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Emergency Services
If there is an immediate danger to yourself or someone else, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
A Note About Online Resources
Online resources can be a helpful place to learn and find ideas, but they are not a substitute for individualized medical, psychological, or educational advice.
Every child and family is different. If you're concerned about your child's emotions, behavior, development, relationships, or well-being, consider talking with your child's pediatrician, school team, or a qualified mental health professional.
And if you're not sure what kind of help you need, that's okay.
You don't have to know exactly what you need before reaching out.
At Mighty Oaks Counseling, we work with children, teens, parents, and families navigating big emotions, anxiety, ADHD, neurodivergence, grief, trauma, school challenges, family transitions, and parenting struggles.