Confident Kids

James Walker is a parenting educator, child development researcher, and the father of three children who have taught him far more than any book or degree ever could. 

With a master's degree in Developmental Psychology from the University of Michigan and over twenty years of experience working directly with families, James has spent his career studying the conditions that allow children to grow into capable, confident, and resilient adults. He has served as a family therapist in private practice, a consultant to school districts on parent engagement, and a workshop facilitator for thousands of parents navigating the challenges of modern childhood.

James is the founder of The Capable Child Project, an organization dedicated to helping parents step back so their children can step forward. Through speaking engagements, online courses, and parent coaching, he works to replace the culture of overparenting with a culture of trust. His writing has appeared in *The Washington Post*, *The Atlantic*, and *Psychology Today*, where his column "Hands Off" explores the intersection of parenting, neuroscience, and everyday practice.

He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife, two daughters, and one son — all of whom pack their own lunches, manage their own schedules, and remind him daily that he is far from a perfect parent. He is perfectly okay with that.