Matthew Hood, EdD, CMPC, is a human performance and mindfulness specialist, husband, father, U.S. Marine veteran, outdoor enthusiast, and unapologetic cat person. After learning at age 34 that he had dyslexia, Matthew began to better understand the challenges and strengths that had shaped his own journey. His professional work helping people navigate pressure, emotions, and difficult moments, combined with his experience raising a daughter who excelled at reading and later two young boys navigating dyslexia, inspired the Captain Steady series. Through these stories, Matthew hopes to give kids practical tools for navigating their own “wobbly moments” and remind them that there is no single right way to learn, grow, or find their steady.