Barb Clark is known for her down-to-earth style, no-fluff honesty, and ability to turn even the toughest topics—like raging, lying, stealing (you know, just a regular Tuesday)—into opportunities for growth, connection, and the occasional belly laugh. With a background in training thousands across the U.S., Canada, and beyond, she’s helped therapists, social workers, educators, law enforcement, and families see challenging behaviors through a new lens: one rooted in compassion, brain science, and a whole lot of lived experience.

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Barb doesn’t teach theory—she teaches what works (and openly shares what didn’t). As a parent of five now-adult children, including one with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), she’s navigated the chaos, comedy, and deep heartbreak of parenting kids with complex needs. In April 2025, at the age of 56, she received her own FASD diagnosis—because life loves a good plot twist.

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Barb's work is grounded in the belief that behavior is communication, connection is key, and there is always hope (even if it’s buried under a pile of unfolded laundry). Her first book, Raising Kids and Teens with FASD: Advice and Strategies to Help Your Family Thrive, was released in October 2025.

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Whether she is leading a keynote address, coaching a caregiver, or swapping stories about the latest parenting disaster-turned-life-lesson, Barb shows up with authenticity, humor, and a deep commitment to helping families not just survive—but truly thrive.