With a simple message, Dr. Roberts aims to strengthen the parent-child bond and support families in becoming effective problem solvers.

Each stanza in this beautifully illustrated board book presents a key parenting element/piece: start early, stay current, build resilience, nurture relationships, reduce stigma and prejudice, learn smart boundaries and offer unconditional love.

These elements come from Dr. Roberts's 7-Point Parental Compass, which was developed to help families face the complex issues of our modern world. (From Orca Book Publishers)

My Promise is for ages up to 2.

Dr. Jillian Roberts is a B.C.-based child psychologist, author, professor and parent. Her work includes the picture book On Our Nature Walk.

Slavka Kolesar is a B.C.-based artist, illustrator and painter. She has illustrated books such as La Légende de Carcajou, which was a finalist for the Governor General's Award, and was the 2017 TD Summer Reading Club illustrator.