Hello Pasadena Educators,
Thank you so much for attending my presentation on August 13, 2025. I hope you gained new insights and I wish you all the best as you continue on your learning journey. To access and download handouts and presentation slides, please enter your email address below.
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You can find more of my content on social media.
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You can also find short, educational videos on my YouTube page, including a recent series on common parenting mistakes we all make.
If you're interested in learning about my work, keep scrolling!
check out my books
As you may know, I’m author of The Bottom Line for Baby and co-author (with Dr. Dan Siegel) of two New York Times Best Sellers—The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline—each of which has been translated into over fifty languages, as well as The Yes Brain and The Power of Showing Up. Click the book titles above to learn about each book. You can also visit my Amazon Shop page to find some of the books and products I frequently recommend to parents, professionals, and educators.
learn more about my interdisciplinary practiceS
I’m the Founder and Executive Director of The Center for Connection (“CFC”), a multidisciplinary clinical practice in Southern California. We provide mental health and assessment services across the lifespan, along with pediatric Occupational Therapy, Educational Therapy, and Speech and Language Therapy.
The CFC is also home to our Play Strong Institute, a virtual training hub aimed at advancing innovation in play therapy.
You can also click here to learn about The Center for Connection and Neurodiversity. Or click here to find additional, related resources (e.g., podcasts, articles, social accounts, books, and more—great for both parents and professionals).
Most recently, we expended to Santa Barbara and you can learn more about that location here.
Note: To get a sense of our unique approach, click here, or read this blog article which outlines how the CFC utilizes "Top Down" and "Bottom Up" strategies to promote well-being.