Raising Calm Kids in a World of Worry

Ashley Graber and Maria Evans are nationally recognized parent coaches, child and family psychotherapists, and speakers based in Los Angeles, CA. Ashley and Maria empower parents to navigate the intricate journey of raising children, offering knowledge and a supportive network that spans across continents. The duo run ongoing parenting groups in which parents around the globe can discover a wealth of strategies and practical insights for better parenting, making these groups a nurturing space for honing parenting skills while embracing the diverse perspectives of fellow caretakers. In addition, Ashley and Maria have trained over 8,000 psychotherapists, psychologists, counselors, and parent coaches to support children with anxiety, as well as teach mindfulness tools for anxiety and work-life integration training for parents at corporate events around the world. They teach empirically-backed psychotherapeutic exercises and tools that are effective and easy to implement at home with children or in psychotherapy offices. The pair's teachings combine the wisdom of child and family psychology and their understanding of trauma, bridging Maria's background in researching the effects of the 9/11 attacks on young children at Columbia University, with Ashley's expertise in meditation and mindfulness to show the impact of anxiety on the family and help parents and children find calm in a world of worry.