Dr. Heather Wittenberg

Dr. Heather Wittenberg is a working mom of four amazing kids. She is a practicing psychologist, specializing in the development of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, and is a nationally known parenting writer, speaker, television and radio guest expert, and social media presence.

Through clients and major brand partners, parenting podcasts, and media, Dr. Heather’s advice – based in neuroscience, road-tested in the real world, and translated into the grab-and-go terms that busy parents need - has reached hundreds of thousands of families.

Dr. Heather is also the force behind BabyShrink, an online resource for parents to help troubleshoot the challenges (and celebrate the awesomeness) of raising young children. Over more than 25 years, Dr. Heather has helped parents solve their most difficult sleeping, pottying, crying, and eating challenges, and has discussed parenting issues as wide-ranging as: How do I teach empathy to my child? Is it OK if I can’t breastfeed my baby? Why is potty training actually the signature developmental achievement of toddlerhood? How do I handle sibling rivalry when my older one is still a toddler? And more. Whatever parenting curveballs you throw at her, you’ll find Dr. Heather a sympathetic listener, a practical advice-giver, and darned good company.