Janet Fisher, Ed.D.

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Janet Fisher, Ed.D. Where child development, emotional health, and faith-based parenting come together. Janet Fisher, Ed.D., is an educator, author, and leading voice in faith-based parenting and child development. With a doctorate in educational leadership and an extensive professional background spanning special education, gifted programming, autism studies, and family development, Dr. Fisher brings a rare depth of expertise to her work with children and families. An award-winning educator and former university professor of autism studies, she has spent her career helping children overcome social-emotional and academic challenges. She equips parents with the tools to raise resilient, capable, and emotionally healthy individuals. Dr. Fisher writes at the intersection of child development, social-emotional learning, and spiritual formation, offering a clear and trusted framework for parents who want to nurture faith without pressure. She specializes in guiding families through complex areas such as children’s spiritual development, teenage doubt, identity formation, and integrating faith into everyday family life. Through her books, she provides practical, research-informed strategies that help parents build strong relational foundations and create emotionally safe home environments. She also equips families to cultivate authentic, lasting faith in their children. Dr. Fisher lives in Sacramento, California, with her husband, Dennis. She continues to write with the mission of strengthening families and shaping the next generation through faith, wisdom, and intentional parenting. Explore Dr. Fisher’s books to discover practical guidance and encouragement for building a strong, connected, and faith-filled family.