Dr. Mary is an internationally recognized parent educator, and best-selling author with over one million books in print. Her work has been translated into more than twenty languages. She holds a Doctorate in Education focusing her research on spirited children and infants, sleep, and family systems. She also graduated with honors with a Master’s Degree in Family Social Science and a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development and Early Childhood Education.

Now she is delighted to announce the publication of the 4^th edition of her book RAISING YOUR SPIRITED CHILD. This is the book that has helped millions of families across the globe. 

In this newly revised edition, Dr. Mary:

• Introduces the Spirited Child Approach. Research- and strength-based yet honest and practical, this approach helps parents understand their child and their own inborn temperament while focusing on three simple but vital concepts: calm, connect, and coach.
• Demonstrates the calming effect of routine. Dr. Mary explains how bringing structure into daily routines prevents meltdowns—even when every day seems to be different.
• Recognizes that every family is unique. In the modern parenting culture of online comparison and claims that there’s only one “right” way, Dr. Mary explains individual differences and encourages parents to trust their intuition as they select the strategies that best fit their family.
• Tackles the challenge of parenting in the era of smartphones and social media and the impact on the well-being of all family members. No shame, just insightful questions that encourage informed screen time and healthy alternatives.
• Prioritizes sleep for everyone—without leaving anyone to cry. As a parent educator working every day with families, Dr. Mary weaves throughout the book, realistic strategies to get adequate sleep, including cutting-edge information and real-life solutions. 

This fourth edition joins her previous best sellers RAISING YOUR SPIRITED BABY, Kids Parents and Power Struggles, Sleepless in America, Is Your Child Misbehaving or Missing Sleep and The Raising Your Spirited Child Workbook. All can be purchased from local bookstores and on-line at Amazon.

Raising Your Spirited Baby is a gentle and encouraging guide to communicating with and supporting your baby. If you have ever been told or considered your baby to be "fussy" or "high need", this is a must-have book for you.  It is helpful to all parents. You will love this breakthrough guide to thriving with your baby. It respects and cares for both of you. You are not alone! (See Mary's 90 second, announcement video)

Dr. Mary’s has been providing parents private behavior and sleep consultations, teaching classes and keynoting conferences for over 35 years. Her “progress not perfection” philosophy and practical parent-tested approach have soundly stood the test of time and helped millions of families thrive.  

Dr. Mary’s work has also been recognized by national and international media sources. She has been a guest and contributor to Good Morning America, Good Morning Canada, The New York Times, and USA weekend, to name just a few.