The expert articles—we currently have 25 and will be adding new ones each month—will feature information covering three main areas: “Milestones & Stages,” “Learning & Development,” and “Parenting Tips & Parenting.” Within each of these areas experts will delve deeper into the subject, writing articles on topics such as heading home with your newborn, becoming a sibling, starting school, making friends, and potty training. New articles are added each month, so check back often to see more from your favorite experts.
The experts will also be offering product suggestions to help you find the right book or toy for you and your child. You can find the Kids’ Expert Circle here. And here is a list of our experts:
- Becky A. Bailey, Ph.D: Award-winning author, renowned teacher and internationally recognized expert in childhood education and developmental psychology
- Leigh A. Bortins: Author, radio host and the founder and CEO of Classical Conversations, Inc. Bortins lectures about the importance of home education nationwide
- Ellen Booth Church: Educational consultant, curriculum and product developer and writer
- Harvey Karp, M.D.: America’s most-read pediatrician as the creator of the breakthrough DVDs and books The Happiest Baby on the Block and The Happiest Toddler on the Block
- Jen Klein: Author of The Mommy Files: Secrets Every New Mom Should Know (That No One Else Will Tell You), a technical writer and the mother of three children
- MaryAnn F. Kohl: Award-winning author, publisher and educational consultant
- Laura Walther Nathanson, M.D., FAAP: Award-winning author and pediatrician
- Jane Nelsen, Ed.D.: Author and licensed marriage and family therapist
- Susan Neuman, Ed.D.: Educational studies professor and former U.S. Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education
- Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D.: Registered clinical psychologist who has worked with children, adults and families for over 30 years
- Jean Potter: Award-winning author and the former Assistant Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education for the U.S. Department of Education
- Jennifer Shu, M.D., FAAP: Award-winning pediatrician
- Jackie Silberg: Award-winning author and early childhood advocate in brain and literacy development for young children and developmental games using music
