Parenting K-6 Kids/Expert Profile

Expertise

I`ve been a weekly parenting columnist for the Knight Ridder papers for 18 years and have answered hundreds of parent questions on at least 200 different topics, most of which related to educational, behavioral and family issues. I`m also a mom, grandmom and author of 7 parenting books. My advice is practical, direct, and positive.

Experience in the area

My experience as a mother and grandmother is just as important as my 40 years in the field of education. My degrees are in Child and Family Life and Education. I've taught in settings from preschool centers to family homes, and from private and public schools to college classrooms. I'm also an active consultant for Head Start and other early childhood programs.

Organizations

National Assn. for the Education of Young Children
Assn. for Childhood Education International
National Federation of Press Women

Publications

Weekkly parenting columns in the Knight Ridder papers and Wire Service from 1984 to present
Author of eight books: "A Practical Guide to Early Childhood Planning" and "A Practical Guide to Early Childhood Curriculum, Second Ed" Allyn & Bacon; "Growing Happy Kids", "Growing Creative Kids", "Growing Thinking Kids", and "Growing Responsible Kids" McGraw-Hill/Totline imprint; "1,2,3, Blocks" McGraw-Hill/Totline imprint; and "Sams Teach Yourself e-Parenting Today" Macmillan USA. My writing also appears in the Nashville Tennessean, on women.com and on tnpc.com (The National Parenting Center)as well as on my own web site (www.askevelyn.com)and other link-related sites. I am also a regular feature writer for "Children and Families" magazine.

Education/Credentials

BA Child Development/Family Life; Purdue University
MA Education (early ed priority); Central Mich. University

Awards and Honors

Honored by the Michigan State Legislature and the Michigan Childrens' Trust Fund for the Prevention of Child Abuse for writing that helps to promote positive parenting skills. Winner of several Press Women Awards for various columns. Winner of Parents' Choice Recommended Award for the book "Growing Responsible Kids".

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

My new video on "Child Guidance and Classroom Management" is available now. See www.askevelyn.com

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

I have been a Head Start consultant and trainer for over 30 years, and I am positive that Head Start is doing all the right things for children. It should NOT become a "reading" program for 3 and 4 year olds. It should remain as it is in the Dept. of Health and Human Service, not go to the Dept. of Ed. or into block grants for the states. Head Start IS successful and this fact has been well res