dr. cassidy’s resources

books + tools.

  • With 100 contributors of varied backgrounds and parenting experiences, this book is full of stories and advice for parents who are navigating the first year of parenthood. Check out Dr. Cassidy's chapter (82) to read all about Anxiety After Baby!

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  • A toolbox for your feelings. These cards are split into five sections: joy, fear, sadness, anger, and wild card. They're great for supporting your emotional awareness and growth, starting conversations, inspiring journal entries, and practicing empathy. Check out Dr. Cassidy’s Feeling Feelings card deck below!

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  • From a Black-owned small independent children's book imprint that showcases diverse main characters and culture, this children’s book is for rainbow babies (babies after loss) and their parents. Flip to the end to read Dr. Cassidy's afterword with supportive tips.

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my favorite books

my favorite books

for emotional wellness

The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Ph.D.

Emotional Agility by Susan David, Ph.D.

Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagosky

Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Tawwab, Ph.D.

Already Enough by Lisa Olivera

The Origins of You by Vienna Pharaon


for parenting

No Drama Discipline by Dan Siegel, MD

Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Dan Siegel, MD

Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy

Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by John Gottman, Ph.D.


for new moms

What No One Tells You by Alexandra Sacks, MD., and Catherine Birndorf, MD.

Bottom Line for Baby by Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.

Latch by Robin Kaplan, IBCLC

Nurture by Erica Chidi

Postpartum Depression Workbook by Abby Burd, LCSW


for couples

Conscious Uncoupling  by Katherine Woodward Thomas

And Baby Makes Three by John and Julie Gottman, Ph.D.

Fair Play by Eve Rodsky

Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson, Ph.D.

Attached by Amir Levine, MD, and
Rachel Heller, M.A.

Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel


for trauma

Getting Past your Past by Francine Shapiro, Ph.D.

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van der Kolk, M.D.

for fun

A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J Maas

Throne of Glass and Crescent City Series by Sarah J Mas