{"id":14,"date":"2024-07-24T21:02:10","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T21:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/authorwebservices-xl.net\/ArchwayPublishing\/856702\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2026-04-24T12:07:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T12:07:51","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/authorwebservices-gem2.net\/XlibrisUK\/874111\/","title":{"rendered":"HOME"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Embracing the Joy of Parenting<\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong><strong>A Practical Guide to Raising Confident Children Under 5 Without Losing Yourself.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br>By: <strong>Judith Usiakpor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Stop surviving the early years. Start thriving in them. <br><br>The early years are beautiful, but they can also feel overwhelming. From tantrums to bedtime battles and constant demands, it\u2019s easy to wonder, Am I doing this right? <br><br>In Embracing the Joy of Parenting, early childhood educator, founder of Spring Lake School, Lekki, and mother of three, Judith Usiakpor shares a practical approach to raising children under five without losing yourself. With years of experience supporting families with young children, she gives you the tools to understand your child, navigate everyday challenges with confidence, and stay grounded as a parent. <br><br>Inside, you\u2019ll discover how to: <br>\u2022\tUnderstand Your Child <br>\u2022\tNavigate Everyday Challenges <br>\u2022\tCreate Simple Routines That Work <br>\u2022\tParent with Intention <br><br>This book will help you understand your child better and respond with intention. Because the early years don\u2019t require perfect parenting. It requires a parent who is grounded, equipped, and empowered.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/authorwebservices-gem2.net\/XlibrisUK\/874111\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/author_photo.jpg\" alt=\"author\" class=\"wp-image-297 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/authorwebservices-gem2.net\/XlibrisUK\/874111\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/author_photo.jpg 500w, https:\/\/authorwebservices-gem2.net\/XlibrisUK\/874111\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/author_photo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/authorwebservices-gem2.net\/XlibrisUK\/874111\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/author_photo-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>About The Author<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Judith Usiakpor is an early childhood education expert and entrepreneur who works closely with parents and young children during the formative early years of development. 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