Hi, I’m Dr. Muhammad Zeshan—better known as Dr. Z! As a Harvard-trained child psychiatrist and certified master parenting coach, my passion is helping children and families navigate big emotions, challenges, and everyday life with understanding and resilience.
My journey began long before I became a doctor—working in my father’s restaurant in Pakistan taught me the power of connection, patience, and the importance of emotional well-being. That experience, along with my years of working with children and families, inspired me to create books that spark meaningful conversations, nurture confidence, and help kids feel seen and understood.
Through my books, I want to make complex emotions easier for children to grasp and help parents feel more confident in guiding them. Whether it’s managing worries, building resilience, or strengthening parent-child bonds, my goal is to provide stories that bring comfort, insight, and connection to every family.
As a child psychiatrist, I see every day how deeply emotions shape a child’s world—and how parents often struggle to find the right words to guide them through life’s challenges. That’s why I write books: to create a bridge between children and their caregivers, offering stories that spark meaningful conversations, nurture resilience, and remind families that they are never alone. My passion for writing comes from my belief that stories have the power to heal, teach, and connect us in ways that traditional advice often cannot. Through these books, I hope to provide a safe space for children to explore their feelings and for parents to feel empowered in supporting them. Whether it’s navigating big emotions, understanding difficult experiences, or simply finding comfort in shared reading, my goal is to help families grow together—one story at a time.
When I am not thinking of stories to share with families, you can find me spending time with my children, finding creative ways to connect with them and learn more about them and traveling as a family!
Dr. Z is a passionate advocate for children’s emotional well-being, parenting education, and the challenges of modern childhood. As a Harvard-trained child psychiatrist, certified master parenting coach, and author, he has spoken at national and international conferences, medical institutions, and parenting workshops, empowering families with practical strategies to navigate the complexities of raising children today.
His speaking engagements focus on topics such as positive parenting, screen addiction, emotional intelligence, childhood mental health, and fostering resilience in kids.
Dr. Z’s presentations are insightful, engaging, and filled with real-life strategies to help parents, caregivers, and professionals better understand and support children’s mental and emotional health.
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For Parents & Educators
Some tips & guidance on how to use the books for children’s emotional growth.
Free downloadable PDF discussion guides for parents & teachers on how to use the books.
Empowering children through stories