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PARENTING
Elizabeth Pantley
Dr. Michele Borba, Ed.D.
Armin Brott
Patti Teel
Abigail H. Natenshon, MA
Dr. Caron Goode
Susan Wilkins-Hubley

CHILDREN'S HEALTH
Dr. Gwenn Schurgin O'Keeffe, MD
Dr. Paul Roumeliotis

GARDENING
Brenda Hyde
RELATIONSHIPS
Michele Germain

FINANCE & FRUGALITY
Gary Foreman
Jonni McCoy

DECORATING
Shari and Matt

CRAFTING
Heidi Ott
Amanda Formaro



Parenting

Elizabeth PantleyParenting educator Elizabeth Pantley is president of Better Beginnings, Inc., a family resource and education company. Elizabeth frequently speaks to parents at schools, hospitals, and parent groups around the world. Her presentations are received with enthusiasm, and praised as realistic, warm and helpful.

She is a regular radio show guest and frequently quoted as a parenting expert in newspapers and magazines such as Parents, Parenting, Woman's Day, Good Housekeeping, and Redbook and on hundreds of parent-directed Web sites. She publishes a newsletter, Parent Tips, that is distributed in schools nationwide.

Elizabeth is the author of two McGraw-Hill best-sellers* plus other popular parenting books, available in 18 languages.

You can read many of Elizabeth's parenting articles throughout The Family Corner.com website. Click here to visit Elizabeth's website.


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Michele BorbaMichele Borba, Ed.D., is an internationally renowned educator and award-winning author who is recognized for her practical, solution-based strategies to strengthen child's behavior, self-esteem, character, and social development, and to build strong families. A sought-after motivational speaker, she has presented workshops and keynote addresses throughout North American, Europe, Asia and the South Pacific and has served as an educational consultant to hundreds of schools, and organizations. Her proposal: "Ending School Violence and Student Bullying" (SB1667) was signed into California law in 2002. She offers realistic, research-based advice culled from a career of working with over one million parents and educators.

As a recognized expert on child development, violence prevention, and character development, Dr. Borba appears regularly as a guest expert on countless TV and radio talk shows to discuss late breaking news and the every day challenges parents face today. Appearances include the "Today" "The View," "Fox & Friends," "Countdown, MSNBC," "The Early Show," "Canada AM," "NPR: Talk of the Nation," "Ronn Owens/KGO Radio," and "Focus on the Family." She has been interviewed by numerous publications including Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report, Reader's Digest, Chicago Tribune, LA Times, Better Homes & Garden, Parenting, and Child. Her article publications have appeared in Redbook, Parents, and Family Circle. She serves on Parents magazine's honorary advisory board and an expert to ClubMom. Click here to visit Michele's website.


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Armin BrottArmin Brott has been building better fathers for more than a decade. As the author of six bestselling books on fatherhood, he's helped millions of men around the world become the fathers they want to be-and that their children need them to be.

He has written for The New York Times Magazine, Newsweek, American Baby, Parenting, Child, Men's Health, The Washington Post, and dozens of other major publications and websites.

Armin has been a guest on hundreds of radio and television shows, including Today, CBS Overnight, Fox News, and Politically Incorrect, and his work on fatherhood has been featured in such places as Glamour, Time, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, Newsday, and many others.

Armin is the host of "Positive Parenting," a weekly radio program which airs in the San Francisco Bay Area, Washington, DC, anda number of other markets. He also does the "DaddyCast," a twice-weekly podcast. Armin lives with his wife and three daughters in Oakland, California. Click here to visit Armin's website.


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Patti TeelPatti Teel is the fairy godmother of peaceful bedtimes. Dubbed "The Sleep Lady" by The Wall Street Journal, and "The Dream Maker" by People Magazine, she is the creator of an award-winning system which eradicates nighttime struggles between parents and kids. Her highly acclaimed audio series teaches children a fail-proof way to relax themselves to sleep through relaxation exercises based in yoga, visualizations, music and storytelling.

Patti considers her ability to connect with children to be her greatest gift. Her experience as a children's music specialist and special education teacher have given her an ability to 'reach' children and understand their needs. Patti presents relaxation techniques in a fun way, teaching kids to remain calm, become aware of their feelings, handle anger, and relax in order to facilitate asleep. While she believes that self-soothing skills are important for all children, Patti believes that they are imperative for kids who are dealing with neurobiological difficulties and other special needs. Click here to visit Patti's website.


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Abbie NatenshonAbigail H. Natenshon, MA, LCSW, GCFP is a psychotherapist who has treated children, adults, couples, families and groups for the past 35 years. The author of When Your Child Has An Eating Disorder: A Step-by-Step Workbook for Parents and Other Caregivers (Jossey Bass Publishers, 1999), and the e-book Doing What Works: A Professionals Guide for Treating Eating Disorders, Abigail is the founder and director of Eating Disorder Specialists of Illinois: a Clinic without Walls.

She hosts three informative web sites, www.empoweredparents.com, an informative site for parents of children with eating disorders, www.empoweredkidZ.com, a site for children that provides a wholesome alternative to pro-anorexic web sites, and www.treatingeatingdisorders.com designed specifically for health professionals and educators. She has appeared on national television as an eating disorder expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The John Walsh Show, Starting Over (NBC) as well as on MSNBC and National Public Radio. She will be featured this fall as an expert in a documentary about eating disorders produced by Fox TV. Click here to visit Abigail's website.


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Dr. Caron GoodeDr. Caron Goode is a published author, teacher, psychotherapist, and researcher with a limited private counseling practice. She is also a ghostwriter book coach for new authors desiring to publish.

She holds the following: Licensed Certified Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Diplomat of the American Psychotherapy Association. Her interest in wellness, education, health and children began at her first professional position when she taught special education children and later worked as a research consultant at the National Headquarters of Special Olympics in Washington, D.C. Since then, she has worked with children and families in private psychotherapy practice, and has designed empowerment seminars for parents, professionals and corporations, consulted for public and private school programs, conducted research in healthful lifestyles, while writing and publishing for professional journals as well as major media.

Dr. Caron B. Goode is the founder of the Academy for Coaching Parents International, a training and certification program for parent coaches. In addition to duties with the academy, Goode is the founding editor of the website www.InspiredParenting.net, and the author of ten books, the most recent of which is Nurture Your Child's Gift. For more information on The Academy for Coaching Parents International or to sign up for academy announcements, visit www.acpi.biz . Click here to visit Caron's website.


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Children's Health

Dr. Gwenn Schurgin O'Keeffe Pediatrician, Dr. Gwenn Schurgin O'Keeffe, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Gwenn is an experienced columnist, educator, and practicing pediatrician. After graduating from Tufts University School of Medicine and completing her pediatrics Internship and Residency at New England Medical Center/Floating Hospital for Infants and Children in Boston, MA, Dr. Gwenn practiced in Illinois and was an Assistant Professor at the Finch University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School, in North Chicago, Illinois. While at Finch University (now called Rosalind Franklin University of Health Sciences), Dr. Gwenn developed an entirely new pediatric curriculum for the Physician Assistant Program as well as a unique pediatric curriculum for the Pediatric Medicine Clerkship.

Upon returning to Massachusetts in 2000, Dr. Gwenn focused her passion for pediatric education on the families she cared for in her practice and began to explore column writing. Since that time, Dr. Gwenn's columns have appeared in the Burlington Union as well as Salem News, Parents and Kids and Metrowest Daily News. Her columns also now appear in the Wayland and Weston Town Criers, the Daily News Tribune and the Daily News Transcript. Dr. Gwenn is also regularly quoted in national parenting magazines as a pediatric expert and is a pediatric content advisor to Parents and Kids.

Dr. Gwenn strives to write as if she were talking to a parent. As a parent herself, she knows how important it is to obtain information but also understand how precious little time parents have to find that information on the internet. Pediatrics Now was developed to fill that gap and provide a bridge between the parenting and pediatrics worlds. Click here to visit Dr. Gwenn's website.


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Dr. Paul Pediatrician, Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, has earned a reputation as a down-to-earth communicator who encourages parents to become active and informed participants in the care of their children's health and well-being. Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and the Royal College of Physicians of Canada, DR. PAUL grew up in Montreal, Canada, and studied at McGill University. Having received his B.Sc. in 1979 and his MD CM medical degree in 1983, he then went on to train as a pediatrician at the Montreal Children's Hospital from 1983 to 1987. DR. PAUL returned to the Montreal Children's Hospital in 1990, becoming not only the founder and director of the hospital's Asthma Centre and Pediatric Consultation Centre, but also a much sought-after lecturer on asthma and other pediatric issues to parents' organizations and health professionals across North America and Europe. Click here to visit Dr. Paul's website.

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Gardening

Brenda HydeBrenda Hyde is a freelance writer, editor of OldFashionedLiving.com and a connoisseur of books and fine teas. An avid gardener, Brenda shares her wealth of knowledge online at numerous sites as well as her family's dinner table.

Brenda is a work at home mom with three extraordinary children. She is also wife of 18 years to her husband Chuck. She and her family reside in Midwest United States, recently filling a life-long dream of moving into a country home with enough space to host some serious garden plots . Click here to visit Brenda's website.


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Relationships

Michele GermainMichele Germain author of The Jill Principle: A Woman's Guide to Healing Your Spirit after Divorce or Breakup, has a master's degree in social work from Wayne State University and is licensed as a Clinical Social Worker and Marriage Family Therapist in California. She is a Certified Bioenergetic Analyst, offering an approach that resolves the emotional pain remaining in the body, increasing the individuals well being and capacity for pleasure. She conducts workshops and seminars on a variety of mental health topics and life changing issues. She has appeared on radio, cable television and in print media, and has lectured aboard major cruise lines such as the Pearl and Royal Caribbean. Click here to visit Michele's website.

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Finance

Gary ForemanThere's more than one way to get most for your money. For more than 20 years, Gary Foreman has worked to manage money effectively. He's been a Certified Financial Planner and Purchasing Manager. His mission is to help people "Live Better for Less". While helping clients manage their hard earned money, he applied commonsense, time-tested techniques during the turbulent 1980's. The experience convinced him that you didn't need to hit the lottery to accumulate significant wealth. Today, Gary spends his time editing The Dollar Stretcher newsletters and website. He enjoys the give and take of the internet and likes nothing better than to help people achieve their financial goals. Gary lives in South Florida along with his wife of twenty four years and their two children. When he has a free moment you'll find him restoring a Checker station wagon nicknamed "Two Ton" with doo-wops playing in the background. Click here to visit Gary's website.

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Decorating

With 15 years under their belts in the television business, they have earned the right to say, "We've had it with "shock" decorating ... it's time to get real!" And, real decorating is exactly what they do. For those of you who can't get enough of Matt and Shari on HGTV in their show Room by Room, you can catch them at personal appearances where their entertaining style of decorating and wit has captivated audiences of all ages. Or, check your local newspaper for their weekly column. Shari and Matt are currently in over 120 newspapers across the country and their popularity is growing. You may have seen them in a variety of popular publications such as USA Today and People Magazine. Click here to visit Matt 7 Shari's website.

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Crafting

Heidi OttHeidi Ott has been involved in the craft industry for 20 years. She has taught many types of crafts to all age groups. Heidi learned to sew, knit and crochet when she was a child and has tried just about every craft she could get her hands on. She is the founder of the Crafter's Community web site. Crafter's Community offers many resources for crafters including projects, ideas and tutorials for craft lovers of all ages. Heidi is married and the mother of 4 boys who have taken on her passion for creating. Click here to visit Heidi's website.

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Kid's Crafts

Amanda FormaroAmanda Formaro is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children. She and her husband live in sunny Nevada with a houseful of kids, dogs and cats. While Amanda's professional background was originally in finance, she chose to stay home to raise her family after her third child was born. Amanda enjoys tole painting, crafting with her kids, walking her dogs and working on her website, FamilyCorner.com Magazine Click here to visit Amanda's website.

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Blended Families

Susan Wilkins-Hubley is a 30 something Canadian stepmom to three handsome young men. Her family is complete with "his", "her" and "our" children, however all family members find themselves in the "ours" category. Susan has been a stepmom for over four years and has experienced the trials and tribulations that most other stepmoms face day to day. Susan tries to keep her family at peace by mothering all of her children consistently and wearing ear plugs a lot of the time. She is also the administrator of the ever-popular " Second Wive's Club" online community founded in 1997. Click here to visit Susan's website.

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Frugal Living

Jonni McCoyJonni McCoy is one of the leading experts on shopping and frugal living. A versatile author, shopping expert, media spokesperson and public speaker, Jonni has been helping increase the shopping power of people for over a decade. In 1991, Jonni's first book rocketed to best-seller status, giving people a refreshing perspective on being frugal -- one that refused to give up a sense of class or fun. Since then, her workshops, articles, additional books and media interviews have brought money-saving skills to people across the nation.

Jonni is a professional and refined interviewee who has appeared on over 200 television programs, on over 1000 radio programs in every major market across the country, as well as in dozens of newspapers and magazines across the nation. She has been prominently featured as a money-saving expert by the Wall Street Journal, Good Housekeeping, Family Circle, Woman's Day and Woman's World magazines, CBS.Marketwatch.com, SmartMoney.com, Bottomline Business/Boardroom, Family Life Today radio, the Dick Staub Show, and The Gayle King Show.

She has been the spokesperson for RCA, Nextag.com and Ebay's Half.com, doing satellite media tours, radio media tours, articles, and bylines. She is a contributing expert on several websites, reaching over 3 million readers.

Jonni holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communications from the University of California at Santa Barbara. Prior to motherhood, she spent 10 years as a senior buyer for electronics firms such as Apple Computer and National Semiconductor. Jonni and her family make their home in Colorado Springs, CO.

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