Author of the acclaimed book Queen Bees and Wannabes, Wiseman is an expert on relational aggression, bullying, and raising children in a culture of respect. In her follow-up book, Queen Bee Moms & Kingpin Dads, she addresses social hierarchies and conflicts among parents, offering approaches to stepping into – and out of – a child’s world while modeling positive behavior.

The author of the best-selling Get Out of my Life, but First Can You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall?, Wolf has appeared on The Today Show and other media outlets sharing his insightful – and often humorous – take on surviving parenthood. Covering everything from divorce and step-parenting to disobedience and sibling rivalry, he helps parents navigate the ever-changing terrain of childrearing.

A respected authority on parenting, Merryman developed an initial following for her compelling articles on the effects of praise, citing that children should be praised for effort, not smarts. The co-author of NurtureShock, she continues to share insight and cutting-edge research in child development that will forever change the way we think about today’s youth.

A sociologist, “happiness expert,” and author of Raising Happiness, Dr. Carter is revered for her unique science-based parenting advice. Drawing from scientific literature, research, and personal experience, she helps parents and educators identity and understand effective ways to teach children skills for happiness, emotional intelligence, and resilience.

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Considered a parenting visionary, Dr. Pruett is an international authority on child development with a special interest in fathers and their influence on children. A pioneer in defining the role of men as fathers, he cites dads as one of the great and often untapped resources in a child’s life. He is the author of such books as Fatherneed and Partnership Parenting.

Best known for his portrayal of “Gordon” on Sesame Street, the talented Orman has been actively involved in children’s issues for years. The author of Sesame Street Dad and the children’s book Ricky & Mobo advocates for early literacy and serves as an enlightened role model for others in reestablishing the concepts of trust, integrity, and responsibility in raising children.

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An internationally renowned consultant and educator, Dr. Borba primarily focuses on strengthening children’s character, self-esteem, and achievement. A widely read author on the topic of parenting, her latest book is The Big Book of Parenting Solutions.

Renowned psychologist and author of the landmark book The Hurried Child, Dr. Elkind provides the information and guidance parents and teachers need to work effectively with the generation of children in their care. His newest book is The Power of Play: Rearing Healthy Children in a Stressful World.

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A respected child psychiatrist and co-writer of the syndicated column “Families Today,” Dr. Sparrow co-authored (with Dr. T. Berry Brazelton) Touchpoints: Three to Six, the follow-up to the groundbreaking Touchpoints. They continue to collaborate on critical issues such as reducing childhood obesity.

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A Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist, former foreign correspondent, and writing consultant, Ellison authored the acclaimed memoir, Buzz: A Year of Paying Attention. In this account of her life as an ADHD mom caring for her ADHD son, she shares her journey with insight and humor.

Katherine Ellison

A psychologist and educator, Levine is known for her award-winning book Viewing Violence, in which she stresses the importance of monitoring children’s media viewing habits. In her latest book, The Price of Privilege, she explores why teens from affluent families are experiencing epidemic rates of emotional problems and proposes practical solutions.

Madeline Levine

One of the nation’s top authorities on family dynamics and the impact of media on children, Dr. Poussaint is a psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School and a strong proponent of non-violent parenting and parental education. He co-authored, with Bill Cosby, Come On, People! On the Path from Victims to Victors.

Alvin Poussaint

Author of the acclaimed book The Explosive Child, Dr. Greene is Director of the Collaborative Problem Solving Institute. An advocate for more enlightened treatment of children in mental health and juvenile justice settings, he takes a look at behaviorally challenged children in his latest book, Lost at School.

Ross Greene

A leading voice for progressive education, Kohn offers provocative challenges and practical alternatives to back-to-basics instruction and traditional discipline. In order to raise children who are good learners and good people, he urges parents to abandon strategies that do things to kids, in favor of an approach in which we work with them.

Joshua Sparrow

The co-author of Raising Cain, which explores the emotional development of boys, Dr. Kindlon is an assistant professor at Harvard. A clinical and research psychologist, he focuses on emotional problems, learning disabilities, and attention-deficit disorders, specializing in the behavioral problems of children and adolescents.

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The President and co-founder of Families and Work Institute, a nonprofit organization studying family, workplace, and community dynamics, Galinsky has published over 100 articles in academic journals and magazines. Her latest book is Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs.

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