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Rob Child is a writer, director and television producer based outside of Philadelphia, PA. Television credits over the last 25 years include; The Daily Show with John Stewart (Comedy Central), Inside the NFL (HBO) and many more.

I am a woman of many interests. With a Bachelor s degree in Social Work-Child Welfare and a Master s degree in Elementary Education, I have worn many hats. I am a Child Care Worker, Child Abuse and Neglect Investigator, Foster Care Worker, Court Reporter, Elementary School Teacher for 15 years, Librarian, Media Specialist, and finally a Substitute Teacher. I am the mother of two beautiful children. My children are adopted and were born in China. I am a penny pincher, an avid yard sale visitor, and a coupon user. I love to read and write in my spare time. I enjoy movies, antiques, cooking, crafting, but most of all, I love being a wife and mother. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

Claire Beckenhauer has spent the last 20 years working in some aspect of child development. The last 13 years raising children of her own. She was born and raised in the mid-west and has lived her entire life in Omaha, Nebraska. She loves playing golf, going on ski trips and working out 5 times a week. She is an avid football fan who has a hard time understanding what people do in the Spring and summer. Claire has been with her husband John for 19 years and they have been married for 14, they have 2 children together and one dog.

Jennifer Macon-Steele is a wife, mom and pet owner. She has been writing for publication for over 15 years. She has earned a BA in Sociology, a BA in Literature and an MS in Child Development.

Kimberly Farr is a parent education specialist at a local non-profit 501 (c)(3). Her contract responsibilities include: providing developmentally appropriate learning activities to parents of infants and toddlers; performing developmental milestone screenings, providing onsite technical assistance to child care providers; developing and conducting training for child care providers; grant writing; educating the public on child abuse and neglect prevention, abusive head trauma, and safe sleeping practices. Personally, Kimberly has been recovering from anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa since late 2007. During the recovery process, she discovered the therapeutic affects of channeling her energy into creative outlets. She shares her projects and personal experiences in recovery on her blog, "Create Recovery." She hopes to inspire other women while educating the public on eating disorders.

I am a mother of 2 teenagers, with a background in child care. I am educated in Child Development and I am currently working as an infant teacher in a local daycare. I'm interested in writing but have had little time for it while raising my children. I am interested in travel and hold a travel diploma and I specialize in Great Britain and Ireland. I also worked at a pet store for 13 years and know a great deal about care of dogs, cats and companion animals.

Entrepreneur, Degree in Psychology specializing in Child Development and Mental Disorders. Business Management experience and supporter of causes.

I am a poetry writing, art making, jig dancing child advocate who enjoys turning life into a philosophical, happy mess.

She is a current American History graduate student while working full time at Florida State University as a training coordinator and research assistant in the child development and psychology fields.

I am a 27-year-old wife and mother to an beautiful little girl. I received my bachelor's degree from the University of Idaho in 2006, where I studied Child Development and Elementary Education. Last year, I left my predictable position at Washington State University to start my own business and I now own and operate Doodlebug, a small daycare service in my hometown.

We are a day care center located in Queens Village, New York. In addition to providing quality child care, we also provide helpful parenting tips.

I am a mother of a five year old boy who has been diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome and ADHD. I am a graduate student completing my degree in Child and Adolescent Development. I have a Bachelors Degree received through the University of Illinois in Springfield in Psychology. I am a Licensed Nursing Home Adminstrator and have worked as an Administrator for group homes that serve individuals with developmental disabilities. I am familiar with the federal and state benefits process for individuals with disabilities, Behavioral interventions for specific syndromes, and have extensive experience and knowledge with a variety of developmental disabilities and disorders.

Mother of 2 Wonderful Sons, Public Speaker & Child Sexual Abuse Awareness/Prevention Educator. President/Founder of SpeakingOut against Child Sexual Abuse, Inc. (aka SpeakingOut), a non-profit organization. For more information, visit www.speakingout-csa.com.

I am a New York State Inspector of Child Care Centers.

I feel like i could of written before learning how to hold a pencil.I am one of those people that can write about anything that my eye catches.I've never gone further than writing for myself and others.My child gives me alot of inspiration to write but he also controls when

Happily married mother of 3 beautiful children. Happy, Healthy, and Grateful for what I have! Wanting to share my experiences as a mother and as a former child care providor in hopes that it will help someone with their own personal experience and life!

Pattie Fitzgerald, founder of Safely Ever After, Inc., is a certified child predator safety educator. For more information, visit http://www.safelyeverafter.com

I have been in the Child Care business for over 13 years. I started off as a pre-school teacher and have grown into a Regional Director. I now oversee 10 afterschool sites employing 80-100 staff members and providing services to over 1,000 children. I have experience in all

I am a mother of two wonderful girls. I have 3 brothers, 3 sisters, 12 neices & nephews, 13 great neices & nephews and 2 great great nephews! That is just my side and my husbands is just as large! Since I was a child I loved writting and story telling, and my passion is the

I am a mom, teacher, friend and child of God. I explore the unique and familiar in life and on-line. Write/perform poetry. Train childcare providers. Teach Sunday school. Own small face-painting business. I rarely watch television

I have been a freelance writer, child care provider, and artist for many years. My experience also includes agility and obedience dog training, as well as a dog day care business. In my spare time, I post to my pet, art, and recipes blogs.

Mom of 6 who feels that those Suave commercials hit a little too close to home. Was studying chemical engineering before having this last child, and will probably never finish that degree. Reviewer of homeschool items for the last 10 yrs.

A mother, House wife,sometimes take care of business,entertainment industry being the favourite, i cook good food and sometimes innovate new ideas in cooking. child care is my preference

I am a 21 year black female from Batesville, Ms. I am a senior at Delta State University majoring in Child Development and minoring in Business Administration.

I am a frazzled wife and mom to 2 toddlers with a 3rd child on the way. In the middle of my semi-chaotic life I am completing my Ph.D and teaching a course at the university.

I enjoy the art of creative writing. The imagination can allow itself to bring out all sort of natural brain movements. May i take my time to each and every one of my viewer's brain.

Ross Ellis is a national expert on violence against children and focuses on bullying and cyberbullying prevention, school violence, Internet safety and positive parenting. She has more than 20 years experience in the non-profit and corporate sector, and has been a child advocate for almost three decades.She has appeared on The Early Show, The Montel Williams Show, WABC-TV Eyewitness News, Fox 5 NY, 106.7 Lite FM, Q104.3, WCBS-FM, ESPN, Sirius and Voice of America Radio Shows, and a regular source for Momƒ¬Logic, Parent Dish and many other parenting web sites. She is also a licensed real estate agent in the state of New York and sells residential real estate for one of the premier firms in Manhattan.

I was born in Hialeah, raised in Naranja, attended Catholic school my whole life until I turned 16. I dropped out started bussing tables then went back to school at Job Corps for my GED and a child care cert., when I was 19. I've been working part-time since then.

Sarah is a mother of three with experience in child development household management.