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Parenting in the 21st Century: The Neuro-Informed Parent
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Parenting in the 21st Century: The Neuro-Informed Parent invites readers into a transformative understanding of children's behaviour through the lens of brain development and nervous system regulation. Johanna Simmons - seasoned therapist, educator, and parent - blends cutting-edge neuroscience with heartfelt personal stories and practical tools to help caregivers respond rather than react, strengthen emotional bonds, and nurture resilience in both children and themselves. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or work with children in any capacity, this compassionate and insightful guide offers a clear roadmap to deeper connection and more joyful parenting.
ISBN : 978-1-83543-095-8
Published: 08/01/2026
Pages : 126
Size : 205x140
Imprint : Olympia Publishers
Johanna Simmons
Johanna Simmons is a registered clinical counsellor and supervisor as well as a British Columbia registered play therapist. She has dedicated most of her life to working with children; first as a teacher, and now as a therapist and adjunct faculty at a university, teaching on the topic of children's development and counselling. As a parenting enthusiast, she is passionate about building capacity in parents, therapists and non-clinical workers. The greatest influence on her learning has been in her hands-on role of parenting her two internationally adopted children, now grown and living their own lives. She lives, works, and plays on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish Nations of the Coast Salish People in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
