Mary Willcox Smith is a Parent Coach, Speaker, and a multi-published author, including the bestselling book, The MicroStep Method for the Overwhelmed Parent.

“ I began to identify the micro opportunities to connect with my kids and help them build important characteristics to help them thrive in today’s world."

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Sittnig down with this book is like sitting down a friend -- a friend who happens to be a particularly good parenting coach.

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Sittnig down with this book is like sitting down a friend -- a friend who happens to be a particularly good parenting coach.

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"Mary has completely changed my parenting.
Don't delay, your kids will thank you!"

- NATALIE, 5 CHILDREN, WASHINGTON DC

This book is packed with simple, practical tools that promise real change. How I wish I'd had it on my nightstand when I was navigating (and struggling through) my children's younger years." Sukey Forbes, author of The Angel in My Pocket

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Why This Book is for You

Unlock the Secrets to Your
Child’s Happiness

Dive into five insightful chapters where Mary delves into the critical emotional needs essential for raising happy, healthy, and thriving children. Blending anecdotes, simplified brain science, wisdom, and empathetic guidance, parents can finally learn.

Insight at Your Fingertips

Discover more than forty stand-alone scenarios, MicroStep Moments. Designed for easy reference and immediate impact, the short introduction to each decodes everyday parenting challenges with easy-to-understand insights rooted in child psychology. Each is infused with Mary’s humor and honesty.

Turn Challenges into
Opportunities

Equip yourself with the tools. Whether you're navigating the highs or managing the lows (from the delightful to the downright challenging), these carefully crafted scripts are more than just solutions; they're your bridge to stronger bonds and positive growth.

Cut through the clutter

Cut through the clutter of parenting advice and theories. Mary distills the essence of neuroscience and mindful parenting into each MicroStep Moment, ensuring you get not just theories, but practical, effective action items. It's about making the science of parenting accessible and actionable for every parent.

One Step at a Time

Take it one MicroStep at a time. Witness the accumulation of small moments and the fostering your child's confidence, cooperation and overall readiness to weather anything that will be thrown their way. You got this!

You Got This...

Don't forget to dog-ear the moments that resonate with you. The book is thoughtfully designed to allow easy revisits to your favorite Moments. It’s like having Mary's wisdom conveniently in your pocket, ready to guide you whenever you need it!