Learning About Heather

Heather Durenberger is an author, speaker, and mom of four whose work bridges generations—helping children embrace inclusion and self-discovery while guiding adults through the complexities of caring for aging parents. Whether writing for young readers or those in the “squeeze” of life’s biggest transitions, Heather brings warmth, humor, and practical wisdom to every story she tells.

Heather’s latest work shifts focus to adult readers navigating the challenges of aging parents. Drawing on her background in leadership development and biopsychology—as well as her own caregiving journey—she provides insight, humor, and practical strategies to help others through this deeply personal stage of life.

At the heart of Heather’s work is a commitment to meeting people where they are, whether they are children discovering the beauty of friendship or adults balancing love, loss, and responsibility. She believes in the power of stories to connect, heal, and illuminate the path forward—no matter where you are on the journey.

In addition to her children’s work, Heather has authored Seeing the Extraordinary in the Ordinary: Lessons in Hope and Healing, which invites readers to awaken to the divine in their everyday lives, transforming their routines into a source of meaning and possibility. Her second book, Seeing Yourself as God Sees You: Don’t Let Lies Be Your Truth, offers stories, scriptures, exercises, and questions designed to help readers reconnect with themselves and the Holy Spirit, replacing limiting beliefs with the truth of their potential and divine love.

Her children’s books, including Wake Up, Flowers, Wake Up, My Buddy, Forever, and Shine Bright Today, celebrate curiosity, friendship, and the power of seeing and valuing others. Inspired by her own experiences as a parent, these books create spaces where children feel encouraged to embrace their uniqueness and connect with the world around them.

Amidst her roles, Heather cherishes her title as a proud wife and momma to four incredible humans and her 100-pound black Lab Scout. A self-proclaimed nerd, her home brims with cherished books. She loves to volunteer and work with leaders! 

For more information on her consulting, please go to her website: www.watsondurenberger.com