# Christopher Willard
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Christopher Willard (born 15 September 1960) is an American-born novelist, critic, short story writer and visual artist.
== Life ==
Born in Bangor, Maine, Willard was raised in Vermont. He attended the Portland School of Art, renamed the Maine College of Art, and completed his education at Hunter College.
The Parenting Long Game: Finding the Problem Under the Problem
Today we talk about how parent reactivity, historical family patterns, and systemic overwhelm inadvertently trap families in cyclical power struggles. Emily Kircher-Morris welcomes Diane Dempster, a professional coach, author, and co-founder of ImpactParents, to talk about how urgency often drives …
What We're Learning About (Pervasive) Pathological Demand Avoidance
When an autistic child or teen consistently pushes back against daily expectations, traditional parenting and teaching methods often default to high-pressure enforcement. This pattern routinely triggers escalating defensive behaviors, creating a continuous loop of friction that strains the entire f…
The Right to Be Heard: Reclaiming Communication Autonomy
The baseline premise of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) rests on the fundamental principle that communication is an inherent human right rather than a privilege to be earned through baseline cognitive compliance. Too often, school systems and clinical providers inadvertently stall …
75. Calm isn't the goal. Confidence is.
What if helping your child feel better right now isn’t the same thing as helping them become confident over time?
Because when your anxious child is spiraling, every instinct in your body says the same thing.
→ Make this easier→ Help them calm down→ Get them through the moment→ Whatever it takes, j…
76. When Mealtime Becomes a Battlefield: The Anxiety Hiding Behind Your Picky Eater
Have you ever stood at the stove making a third different dinner, wondering if you’re the only parent whose kid survives on the same five foods?
You’re not doing anything wrong. And I promise, that scene at your table is more common than you think.
This week I’m bringing back my most downloaded epi…
Why Mindful, Connected Parents Can Still Feel Stuck With Their Child’s Anxiety
Have you ever done everything the books told you to do, and your child is still anxious anyway?
You validate. You get low and slow. You say things like “I can see this is really hard” and “I’m right here.” You’ve read enough to know that shaming a scared kid never works, so you don’t shame them. Yo…
77. Bedtime Battles: What Anxiety Is Trying to Tell You
Have you ever stood outside your child’s bedroom door at nine at night, completely done for the day, and thought, “Why is this still so hard?”
If bedtime in your house comes with one more hug, one more story, one more “can you just stay a little longer,” this conversation is for you.
I’m sitting do…
66: Mindfulness Practices for ADHD with Dr. Christopher Willard
Mindfulness and meditation can be beneficial for children with ADHD, as well as for anyone in the family. But what's the best way to get started, and how can we make mindfulness practices enjoyable for children so they actually want to participate?
In this week's episode of the Soaring Child, Dr.…
Episode 31: Big Feelings, Little Bodies: Understanding emotional development in young children and ways we can support it as parents
Your child isn’t “too emotional.” They’re still learning what to do with all those big feelings.
In this episode, we’re talking about what normal emotional development looks like from birth to 5—and why a young child’s ability to feel and express emotions develops long before their ability to mana…
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