Meet Dr. Laura Markham

Dr. Laura Markham trained as a clinical psychologist at Columbia University — and she’s also a mom who understands how hard parenting can be in the real world. She translates neuroscience and child development research into practical guidance parents can use in the heat of the moment — staying calm, building deep connection, and setting loving limits that kids actually respect.

She is the author of three bestselling books with more than 300,000 copies sold in English and editions published in over 27 languages worldwide. Over 115,000 families receive her weekly guidance. She's known for combining solid science with real-life warmth, to help families reduce conflict, strengthen relationships, and raise emotionally intelligent, resilient child