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Expert Profile: Evelyn Petersen

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".

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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

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 6978
Knowledge	9.87 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.92 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.73 Best of the best
Politeness	9.93 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		2
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		530

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	08/30/08
7	10	3	10	08/30/08
10	10	10	10	08/24/08
10	10	10	10	08/22/08
9	10	10	10	08/29/08

User Comments

Thanks very much!
(Judy on 08/30/08)

Thanks!!
(Chris on 08/24/08)

Thank you so much Ms.Petersen, I highly appreciate your help and I am going to follow your advice right away. Thank you again. Sincerely, Janet
(janet on 08/22/08)

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Recent Answers from Evelyn Petersen

2008-08-29 defiant 6 yr old: Dear Crystal, Instead of spanking try praise and rewards for ANY small imporvement and ANYthing he does when he works gladly. Explain that sometimes we all need to do things we don't really like but...

2008-08-26 8 yo and friends: Dear Judy, We had an older daughter with that same problems...she was very bright and was a natural problem solver and leader. But of course at ages 7-12, when peers are starting to be important as potential...

2008-08-23 nine year old boy: Yes Kim he is entering what we call pre adolescence. You can get some excellent books on this at your library...the staff can help you by gathering some if you call them, and then you can choose some...

2008-08-21 A 6 yr old with a tantrum problem!!!!: Dear Catherine, You are giving her correct advice, but apparently she is not following the "ignore her" part. Tell your sister that the child is far too old for the normal tantrums of 2-3 year olds and...

2008-08-19 school: Dear Veronica Go to the director of the International School to explain your concerns that he is not getting a well rounded education there at this time and ask to brainstorm some ideas to solve this...