New York Times bestselling author and co-author, Parenting from the Inside Out; Whole Brain Child; and Brainstorm

A potpourri of parenting pearls, this concise and compelling collection of conscious parenting tips is a treasure trove of wisdom for every parent! Each contributor offers their personal and profession insights into the heart of parenting well.

New York Times bestselling author of Self-Compassion and Fierce Self-Compassion

Imagine sitting in a room with dozens of parenting experts, who all distill what they’ve learned into short, easy to digest nuggets of advice. This book offers busy parents a world of wisdom on a wide range of important topics, in a format they can actually use. I highly recommend it!

Hosts of Zen Parenting Radio

In a time when parenting can feel like constant pressure and performance, this book brings us back to what matters most—connection over perfection. Through honest stories and insights from a wide range of professionals, it offers practical tools to support your mindset and your relationship with your kids. In true Happily Family style—led by our friends Cecilia and Jason—it leans into a “perfectly imperfect” approach, grounded in support, authenticity, and connection that everyone in the family can feel.

PhD Psychologist, Parenting Coach, Author

The Perfectly Imperfect Family is a treasure trove of real stories, practical wisdom, and heartfelt guidance for modern parents. These voices remind us that parenting well isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence, connection, and evolving alongside our growing Ones. This book is a steady, loving companion for anyone navigating the messy, meaningful work of family life.

Psychologist, author of Parenting for a Peaceful World and Inner Child Journeys

Sometimes we need the calming, grounding voice of a wise friend: to help us through our biggest challenges in parenting. This book is that voice. Read it and you’ll feel you’re not alone, that there are tried and tested ways of connection that can breach the toughest barriers in the parenting relationship. But I think the greatest of jewels inside this book is … the discovery that ultimately, your own healing is what makes the greatest difference in the parenting journey, for you and for your children.

M.Ed. Author, Confident Parents, Confident Kids; Raising Emotional Intelligence In Ourselves and Our Kids -- From Toddlers to Teenagers

In The Perfectly Imperfect Family, there’s a collective wisdom that emerges from the diverse range of expert voices. It sings a resonant song of listening inward first to discover our own healing and growth. This intentional investment helps us become models of mindful living, knowing that our actions will teach far more than our words. In an achievement and social comparison world, these voices of care, love, and learning that necessitate imperfection are not only welcome but sorely needed.

PsyD, ABPP Pediatric psychologist, parent coach

The Perfectly Imperfect Family is a real, practical, and relatable guide that reminds parents it's not about getting it all right—it's about building strong, connected relationships with your kids. Packed with insights from a multitude of experts and parents who get it, this book gives you the tools to handle parenting challenges with more confidence, clarity, and calm. A must-read for parents who want real solutions without the pressure of perfection.

PhD Author of Growing Up Mindful and Feelings are Like Farts!

What a collection! My friends Cecilia and Jason Hilkey, superstars in their own right, have brought together a diverse array of voices including parenting experts and maybe more importantly, expert parents who have studied, researched, and lived through incredible challenges parenting and caregiving, to raise strong and thriving families. They offer experience, wisdom and validation for the rest of us, along with a dose humor and humility! Thank you for creating this incredible reminder, that our imperfections can be what make every family so special.