Going Against the Grain: A Guide to Easy Parenting

I’m Crystal Ervins, the author of Going Against the Grain: A Guide to Easy Parenting. As both a mother and a lifelong student of human behavior, I’ve spent years exploring what truly makes parenting feel easier, more meaningful, and more connected. My journey began when I realized that so many of us are trying to live up to impossible standards, chasing perfection instead of presence. Through my own trials, mistakes, and moments of clarity, I discovered that the real joy of parenting comes from slowing down, listening to our instincts, and trusting the natural bond we share with our children.

In this book, I share insights, stories, and practical tools to help parents release the pressure and find confidence in their own unique approach. Going Against the Grain is not about doing everything “right”, it’s about doing what feels right for you and your family. My hope is to guide parents toward a calmer, more balanced, and deeply fulfilling way of raising children, one built on love, understanding, and a little bit of courage to go against the grain.