Dr. Jen Ferris is a former professor of child development with years of experience working with children. She is the author of Parenting with Self-Compassion, which offers parents evidence-based strategies for improving their parenting practices, while cultivating compassion and calm for themselves. Dr. Jen feels strongly about building a connection with your children for a good long-term relationship. She is also a mother of two teenagers and enjoys walking, spending time with her family, and playing fetch with her dog. Dr. Jen resides in California.