Dr. Shefali Tsabary, an internationally known expert in the field of parenting, has endorsed a brand new book written by Santa Clarita life coach Alex Urbina called “The Inspirational Parent.”

Slated to be released June 29 on Amazon, the book will include a foreword written by Tsabary, whom Urbina named as one of his inspirations that served as a catalyst for the project.

Dr. Shefali Tsabary, acclaimed author, international speaker, and clinical psychologist. Photo courtesy of Alex Urbina.

“Written with deep reflection and insight, this wonderful book allows us to remember the depth of our influence in our children’s lives and that they came to us to show us how we can grow into our fullest selves,” Tsabary states in the foreword. “Alex speaks to the power of conscious parenting and the ways in which it can irrevocably transform not only the parent and the child, but the entire planet.”

As the author of “The Conscious Parent” — which Oprah Winfrey called one of the most “profound” parenting books she’s ever read — Tsabary’s endorsement of “The Inspirational Parent” serves as an incredible validation for Urbina.

“It kind of validates for me that the message that I have to share with the world is important and that it’s needed,” he said, “and that it’s validated by other experts that have the same vision (to) contribute that kind of gift to parents all around the world.”

Urbina had the opportunity to connect with Tsabary for the first time through her annual “Evolve” conference, where he renewed his lifelong commitment to being a conscious parent and drew inspiration to further his dream of helping others do the same.

“I’ve learned (from her) that continuing to help my kids win in life, I have to keep continuously working on myself and constantly reinventing my level of parenting,” he said. “She’s inspired me by giving herself permission to share her knowledge with other parents, and trusting that her knowledge is valued, important and that it makes a difference.”

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When Urbina learned that Tsabary had published her first book on conscious parenting — a goal he himself had been putting off for the last 15 years — Urbina admitted with a chuckle that he was a little jealous.

“In my procrastination, she got there before I did,” he said. “It lit a fire underneath me, so that was the gift that I got out of it as well. There’s nothing better than watching other people in your field make the biggest contribution they can, because it’s a validation and a reminder that you too can follow in their footsteps.”

After spending the last few years articulating his vision for “The Inspirational Parent,” Urbina has set a goal of achieving an “Amazon Bestseller Launch” when the book is released June 29.

“The purpose for me to attain that is purely to get it noticed so that I can make a bigger difference with the content,” he said. “If I’m going to create a powerful message, I’m going to create it with the intention to have it be purposeful.”

Urbina is inviting the Santa Clarita Valley’s community of parents to help him reach his goal by purchasing their copy of the book — along with extra copies to give as gifts for other parents — on its release date.

“For me, the book is about conscious parenting, and it’s a loving, compassionate reminder to all parents that we have something special within us that our kids are yearning for to help support them in their emotional growth,” Urbina said. “If and when we learn how to access those inner qualities, we can be the biggest contribution to our children, and help inspire them to live happy, healthy and purpose-driven lives.”