The Boy and His Brightly Colored Blocks: Dr. Shafer Stedron’s Inspiring New Children’s Book

Apr 25
1 min read

Shafer Stedron, MD, known as Dr Shafer by her Talks with Dr Shafer community, is a Neurologist, Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach, International Bestselling Author, Publisher and Podcast host who is releasing her debut children’s book, The Boy and His Brightly Colored Blocks, in May 2025. A heartwarming and humorous story that follows a boy and his mother through a day in the life of a child with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) tendencies, the Boy and His Brightly Colored Blocks helps bring awareness to the daily challenges of children who struggle with transitions and external demands. Fortunately, the boy who loves blocks but dislikes anything that takes him away from them has the love and support of his mother. His mother patiently helps the boy navigate his day and the tricky transitions he faces while modeling emotional regulation along the way. The story is an engaging look into the world of a boy with PDA tendencies and a love letter to parents who are helping to support their kids every single day. Share this important, heart-warming story with someone you know who is parenting a child with big emotions about transitions and demands. It is sure to inspire connection, understanding, and support to kids and parents alike!

Learn more about Shafer Stedron, MD and her book The Boy and His Brightly Colored Blocks at drshaferstedronova.com and littlehouseofdreamspublishing.com. Email inquiries to: shaferstedronova@gmail.com