{"id":15,"date":"2024-07-24T21:02:10","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T21:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/authorwebservices-xl.net\/ArchwayPublishing\/856702\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2026-04-17T01:23:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T01:23:47","slug":"the-author","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/authorwebservices-gem2.net\/XlibrisUK\/874111\/the-author\/","title":{"rendered":"THE AUTHOR"},"content":{"rendered":"\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 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><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\" style=\"width:216px;height:auto\" 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>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left 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. Through her work in education and her experience as a mother, she shares practical insights and resources that help parents better understand their children and navigate the challenges of raising confident young learners.<br><br>Judith leads Spring Lake School, a child-centred learning community focused on nurturing curiosity, creativity, and emotional development in young children. Working closely with families over the years has given her valuable insight into the everyday realities of parenting\u2014from managing tantrums and building routines to encouraging independence and emotional resilience.<br><br>Her approach is shaped by her Montessori training and graduate studies in education, combining educational insight with practical strategies that support both children and the parents raising them.<br><br>In Embracing the Joy of Parenting, Judith draws on her professional experience and her journey as a mother of three energetic boys, offering warm, practical guidance for navigating the early years with confidence.<br><br>When she is not working with families and educators, Judith enjoys spending time with her family and raising her three energetic boys.<br><br>Connect with Judith<br>Instagram<br>@judith.usiakpor<br>@firstfiveyearsng<br>Email<br><span \n                data-original-string='OkBVcQiRB0+WFe90Zc7CzA==e5bOg8xZICJjK\/ypp4CD5nNswXpfC2J7DyBdTHSmELsvrY='\n                class='apbct-email-encoder'\n                title='This contact has been encoded by Anti-Spam by CleanTalk. 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