Mary Sheedy Kurcinka

Mary Sheedy Kurcinka is a renowned author, lecturer, and parent educator.

Her bestselling books on child-rearing have been translated into multiple languages.

As director of parentchildhelp.com, she provides training for families and professionals worldwide.

Kurcinka is licensed as a parent educator and early childhood teacher, pioneering efforts to incorporate topics like temperament, neurobiology, sleep, and emotion coaching into various settings.

Known for her practical, research-based solutions and real-life examples, she has helped countless parents and professionals better understand children.

Kurcinka lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her husband and is the mother of two adult children.