About FamilyEducation's Authors

Contributing Editor-at-Large, Homeschooler Network

Erica is an experienced parenting and education writer, with an M.S. in Applied Developmental Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh School of Education.

Erin Dower is a writer and editor for FamilyEducation.com.

Erin Ollila believes in the power of words and how a message can inform – and even transform – its intended audience. She graduated from Fairfield University with an M.F.A.

Felice Kaufmann is an independent consultant in gifted child education.

Award-winning author, speaker, and grief specialist Gary Roe is a compassionate a

Gavin de Becker is widely regarded as our nation's leading expert on the prediction and management of violence.

Halimeh Salem is an experienced writer, teacher and editor with a B.A. in English Literature and Translation.

HeHe is the founder of a Maternity Concierge, Doula and Birthing Service in the Boston area.

Heidi Butler is an experienced writer, an award-winning meteorologist, and the mom of a sweet baby boy.

Henry Bernstein, M.D., is currently the associate chief of the Division of General Pediatrics and the director of Primary Care at Children's Hospital, Boston.

Isabel Shaw is a freelance writer and homeschooling mom of 15 years. She and her husband Ray homeschool their two daughters, Jessica and Amanda.

Jacqueline Weiss is a blogger, freelance writer and social media consultant based in Los Angeles. A graduate of Emerson college, she is passionate about wellness, fitness, and beauty.

Jennifer Caffelle is an Early Education professional and blogger, but by far her favorite job is being a Mama to two littles.

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Jess Faraday is a writer, a certified teacher, and a parent. She enjoys writing about family life, arts and crafts, and pets.

John Arden, PhD, ABPP is the Author of 15 books (translated into 20 languages) including Brain2Brain, The Brain Bible, Rewire Your Brain, and Brain-Based Therapy with Adults.

Judith Finlayson is the author of You

Julia Ries is a freelance writer based in L.A.

Julie Mason brings an expertise in blended and personalized learning, instructional coaching, and curriculum design to the role.

Kaitlin Crehan is a mama, health coach, and area Manager at Arbonne.

Kate Wehr is a Montana-based small-business owner who was working from home before it was cool.

Katharine Chan, MSc, BSc, PMP, is the author of three books and the mom of a sweet girl and an energetic boy.

A few years ago, Kathy was able to develop and nurture her longtime passion for writing and turned that into a career.