Book Launch: Polyvagal Parenting by Paul North, Lydia So & Michael Allison

Join us at The Book Cow when we welcome Paul North to celebrate the launch of Polyvagal Parenting: Vagus Nerve Practices to Stay Calm, Coregulated, and Connected with Your Child. This is the book every parent needs right now, and an opportunity to give your child the tools to build resilience and self-soothe in an increasingly unsettled world.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Kids today face an increasingly uncertain future, and mental health issues among children--including depression, anxiety, and toxic stress--are skyrocketing. As a parent, you want to equip your child with the coping skills and tools needed to stay resilient and confident, even in the face of extreme difficulty. But where do you start?

Polyvagal Parenting is evidence-based, written by real experts, and recommended by leading mental health professionals. Based on cutting-edge polyvagal theory, this book offers powerful practices that you and your child can use to prevent toxic stress and anxiety, and help them feel safe and grounded--no matter what challenges in life arise. You'll learn to help your child deal with stress in the moment, manage emotions, and soothe an overwhelmed nervous system. Most importantly, you'll discover techniques to help your child build the tenacity needed to reach their goals and grow to be a happy, healthy adult.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Paul North is an Australian psychologist and Author with more than thirty-five years of clinical experience in developmental disabilities, trauma therapy, and nervous system-informed care. His work with children, families, teachers, and adults has been shaped by a deep interest in how safety, connection, and compassion support healing and resilience.

After first hearing Dr Stephen Porges explain Polyvagal Theory in 2011, Paul began integrating polyvagal-informed care into his clinical work, teaching, and writing. He has led assessment services for children with suspected autism and developmental delay, held senior clinical and consulting roles in public health and disability services, and presented internationally on Polyvagal Theory and the Safe and Sound Protocol™.

Paul holds a Master of Arts (Honours) in Psychology from the University of Wollongong and a master’s degree from the University of Sydney. In Polyvagal Parenting, he brings decades of clinical wisdom to helping parents understand behaviour, reduce shame, and create safety in family life.