Mary gives a message that every parent needs to hear. She reminds us that parenting is not about securing perfect conditions for our kids, but offering something much deeper and more accessible: grounded, loving presence. Dr. Mary Wilde, pediatrician and mom of 8, utilizes her training in mindbody medicine to help kids with anxiety and ADHD thrive. In addition to writing the occasional prescription, she can routinely be found at her whiteboard drawing out colorful explanations, on the floor demonstrating yoga, or scrawling on a notepad while brainstorming strategic plans with parents. Dr. Wilde is the creator of the “Overcoming Childhood Anxiety” online course for kids and teens and the founder of “Compassion Parenting,” an online membership community for deepthinking, dedicated parents. She’s a podcaster, author, and frequent contributor to various online platforms. As host of the weekly "Compassion Parenting Podcast," Dr. Wilde explores the nuances of how to love children wisely and well. Her book, “Faithful Nurturing: Mothering from the Heart to the Heart,” captures her own daytoday experiences finding strength, balance, connection, purpose, and joy as a mother. Dr. Wilde utilizes her training in mindbody medicine to help kids with anxiety and ADHD thrive. In addition to writing the occasional prescription, she can routinely be found at her whiteboard drawing out colorful explanations, on the floor demonstrating yoga, or scrawling on a notepad while brainstorming strategic plans with parents. Dr. Wilde is the creator of the “Overcoming Childhood Anxiety” online course for kids and teens and the founder of “Compassion Parenting,” an online membership community for deepthinking, dedicated parents. She’s a podcaster, author, and frequent contributor to various online platforms. As host of the weekly "Compassion Parenting Podcast," Dr. Wilde explores the nuances of how to love children wisely and well. Her book, “Faithful Nurturing: Mothering from the Heart to the Heart,” captures her own daytoday experiences finding strength, balance, connection, purpose, and joy as a mother. She and her husband Jason are the parents of 8 wonderful sons. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx