Maria VernonMaria is a retired registered early childhood teacher with over 30 years of professional experience guiding thousands of children and their families. Living now in a small seaside town, her career included roles as a center manager and a professionalmentor to other early childhood educators-giving her deep insight into the very normal, common, and often puzzling behaviors of children aged under five.Maria writes to share a simple but powerful truth: The key to parenting preschoolers is to understand them-which leads naturally to gentle parenting, which in turn leads to greater connection and better outcomes for the child.To Maria, preschoolers are delightful and amazing (and certainly not a burden or unreasonable challenge!). Her goal is to strip away the pressure and empower parents to be calm and confident: helping them understand why their child does what they do, and providing practical, time-tested tools to respond with respect and connection.Her books, including "There Is Always a Reason" and "Parenting Superpowers", offer gentle, non-judgmental strategies designed to transform frustration into understanding.Maria now dedicates her time to writing, enjoying her grandchildren, and tending her garden. Read More Read Less