Ann Bush Odom is a compassionate clinical social worker and therapist with over 15 years of experience dedicated to working with children and families. She is passionate about empowering parents to respond thoughtfully to their children's behaviors in ways that honor development, foster connection, and build emotional intelligence. Understanding that the most impactful changes occur within primary relationships, Ann focuses her practice on equipping parents with insights into what unfolds in a child's brain during moments of rigidity, defiance, or overwhelming emotions. She emphasizes the power parents hold—teaching them that significant shifts in their own behavior can lead to remarkable changes in their children. Ann's methodology draws upon research from Brene Brown, Dan Siegel, alongside neuroscience and social-emotional development. Her approach promotes compassion, connection, and collaboration—even with the youngest of children—and emphasizes co-regulation between parent and child. Ann provides families with essential tools and strategies to create a home culture of emotional acceptance and shame resilience, supporting lifelong wellness. For those concerned about their child, Ann offers guidance and support to transform worry into empowerment, enabling parents to nurture and teach their children in everyday moments with confidence.