About Our Creator

Damon Korb, M.D., F.A.A.P., is one of the country’s leading behavioral and developmental pediatricians, founder of the Center for Developing Minds, and author of the sanity-saving book Raising an Organized Child: 5 Steps to Boost Independence, Ease Frustration, and Promote Confidence (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2019). Years of providing care for thousands of families with a struggling child — and raising five children of his own — has given him a unique perspective about what works, and what doesn’t, when it comes to parenting.

His best-selling and award-winning book is the modern guide for helping parents promote “executive function” skills with their children. Dr. Korb is a frequent speaker who has been featured and trending on NPR “Here & Now”, The Today Show with Hoda & Jenna, The Minimalists Podcast, Parents Magazine, Hallmark Home & Family, The Washington Post, The New York Times, SiriusXM’s Doctor Radio, Good Housekeeping, OprahMag.com, as well as a repeat guest on KTLA, and many other news outlets. 

As the founder and director of the Center for Developing Minds, Dr. Korb examines the neurodevelopmental brain functions that determine how a child learns, behaves and socializes. Dr. Korb directs a team of child development experts who care for children and young adults that struggle at home and school due to: behavior issues, learning difficulties, attention problems, social skill deficits, autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, and psychological disorders.

Dr. Korb has nearly 30 years of pediatric practice experience, including 25 years focusing on child behavior and development. He has served on the Board of Directors for Parents Helping Parents and as President for the Society of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. He is a member of the Adjunct Clinical Faculty at Stanford University School of Medicine. 

Dr. Korb completed his behavioral and developmental fellowship training at Center for Development and Learning, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Dr. Korb finished his pediatric internship and residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, and earned his medical degree in 1994 from the University of Rochester School of Medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Korb received a B.S. in psychobiology from the University of Southern California in 1990.