From Code to Connection: Why a Web Developer Wrote a Parenting Book

You might be wondering what a 32-year-old web developer and short story writer, with no kids of my own, is doing writing a book about how to handle tantrums. I'm not an expert in early childhood development, I haven't been in the trenches of a toddler meltdown, (except with friends of mine who have children,) and I've never had to negotiate bedtime with a tiny human.

But I have seen it.

I see parents every day who are struggling. They’re trying their best, but in the heat of a moment, they often fail to connect with their child before they try to correct a behavior. Sometimes, they simply ignore the bad behavior, hoping it will go away, only to see it reappear the next day. This disconnect is the heart of the problem—and it's a problem that I, as an engineer, knew I could address.

I believe that many of the challenges in parenting are rooted in a lack of connection. When a child feels seen and understood, they are more receptive to guidance. I used my skills in web development to create a structured, systematic way for parents to build that connection.

My solution is the Behavior Manager tool. It’s a way to help you pause, connect, and then correct. It's a way to make sure that the foundation of your relationship with your child is built on empathy and understanding, not just on rules and punishments. This tool is designed to help you, the parent, create a deeper bond with your child, which in turn, makes managing behavior a more positive and effective experience for everyone.

You can find the Behavior Manager tool, designed to help you connect with your child before correcting their behavior, on my website.

https://sites.google.com/view/booksforlittlesouls/games/behavior-manager?authuser=0