Inspired Parenting Magazine Advisory Panel

Barbara Bullard, MA
An innovative researcher, award-winning teacher, and an inspiring author and speaker, Barbara Bullard was Professor of Speech Communications at Orange Coast College for more than 40 years. In 2000 and 2001 Barbara was a Master Presenter at the NISOD Conference speaking on ‘Music and METAMUSIC in the Classroom.’ She was selected for Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers in 2002-2008, and has been a professional member of The Monroe Institute since 1989. Barbara has co-authored a book, Communicating from the Inside Out, (B. Bullard & K. Carroll, 1995) outlining quantum-learning strategies with music. For more information on herwork with quantum learning strategies visit her web site, www.DNAMusic.com or contact her at Remembrancemusic@aol.com.

Stephanie Entin, MS, RD.
A Registered Dietitian, Certified Prenatal Yoga Instructor, Birth Doula and proud mom, Stephanie Entin has a Master’s of Science degree in Nutrition and Food Management and has been a dietitian for over ten years. Stephanie has experience working in hospitals and clinics, private counseling, health clubs and as a contributing editor for numerous publications. Trained by Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa in yoga, she has been teaching for five years in hospital settings and yoga studios. Becoming a doula transformed Stephanie’s life and she says “the joy of witnessing and assisting the birth of a baby, a soul, being born into this world is indescribable”. She lives in California with her husband, Sean, daughter, Savannah and their yellow Labrador, Sage.

Diana Fatayerji, MS., PhD.
Dr. Diana Fatayerji is a Clinical Nutritionist specializing in natural treatment programs for a wide range of health issues. She has a thriving nutrition practice in San Diego where she educates her clients about the impact of diet, nutrition and lifestyle on their health. She uses scientifically based laboratory testing in conjunction with the BioSET technique to quickly identify the underlying nutritional imbalances and dietary deficiencies, which are then treated by nutritional adjustments to correct the underlying imbalance and allow the body to heal itself. Dr. Diana received her Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Science from the University of Bradford, England. She studied at the Department of Human Metabolism and Clinical Biochemistry at the University of Sheffield, England, where she was awarded both her Masters in Nutrition and Doctorate in Clinical Biochemistry. Check out her website at www.doctordiana.com.

Lauren Feder, MD
Dr. Lauren Feder is a nationally recognized physician who specializes in homeopathic medicine. Affiliated with the National Center for Homeopathy, Holistic Pediatric Association, and La Leche League, she is a frequent lecturer for parents and professionals and has appeared on various health-oriented TV and radio programs throughout the USA. She is author of Natural Baby and Childcare: Practical Medical Advice and Holistic Wisdom for Raising Healthy Children from Birth to Adolescence, and The Parent’s Concise Guide to Childhood Vaccinations: Practical Medical and Natural Ways to Protect Your Child (Healthy Living Books, Hatherleigh Press, NY). She writes for Homeopathy Today and Mothering Magazine and has been featured in the Los Angeles Times. Alternative Medicine Digest, DiscoveryHealth.com, among many others. Dr. Feder lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two sons. She can be contacted at 6399 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 401, Los Angeles, CA 90048, Telephone: (323) 651-4454. www.drfeder.com.

Dr. Catherine Gallanti
Katie Gallanti holds BS and MS Physics degrees issued summa cum laude from the University of Parma, Italy and will soon be completing an MA in Transpersonal Psychology. A former high school teacher in the UK with at risk teen populations, Katie has had extensive personal experience in dealing with the challenges faced by educators, parents and children. Katie has also been actively involved in the Mind, Body and Spirit field for over 13 years and is qualified in a variety of alternative mental health disciplines. She regularly writes for nationally distributed personal growth magazines in both the UK and the USA and is in the final stages of writing her first book. Contact her at katie67@mail.com or visit her website at www.katiegallanti.com.

Dr. Caron Goode
Caron Goode's (EdD) insights are drawn from her fifteen years in private psychotherapy practice and thirty years of experience in the fields of education, personal empowerment, and health and wellness. She is the author of ten books (www.inspiredparenting.net) and the founder of the Academy for Coaching Parents,(www.acpi.biz) a training program for parents & professionals who wish to mentor other parents. A mom, step-mom and grand-mom, she and her husband Tom live in Ft. Worth, Texas. Reach her at carongoode@mac.com. Read her latest book, The Art and Science of Coaching Parents: Building a Successful Home-Based Business.(www.academyforcoachingparents.com)

Thomas B. Haller, M. Div., LMSW, DST
Thomas Haller is a preeminent psychotherapist specializing in couples and families. He has been in private practice for 18 years and is a widely sought-after national and international presenter in the areas of child behavior management and verbal language skills. His mission is to help parents, teachers and health care professionals build caring, confident, responsible children with gentleness and love. He has co-authored three highly acclaimed books with Chick Moorman, including Teaching The Attraction Principle to Children, The 10 Commitments: Parenting with Purpose, and The Only Three Discipline Strategies you Will Ever Need. Visit his website at www.thomashaller.com.

Chick Moorman
Chick Moorman is a veteran educator with over 40 years working with children, parents, teachers and caregivers. Chick is on a mission to empower parents, teachers and caregivers so they can in turn empower the children they love and serve. More than 300,000 participants have attended his lectures. In addition to the books mentioned above he has also published Spirit Whisperers: Teachers Who Nourish a Child’s Spirit and Parent Talk: How to Talk To Your Children in Language That Builds Self-Esteem and Encourages Responsibility. Visit his website at www.chickmoorman.com. You can sign up for his and Thomas’s free email newsletter for parents and educators at www.personalpowerpress.com.

Diane Nichols, MA
Diane Nichols received her M.A. in Partnbership Education from Goddard College. She is the creative director of Untamed Imagination: Fearless Arts Exploration for All Ages and is currently writing a book with the same title. Diane also works as a freelance editor and education consultant. Through the years she has learned a great deal from children and is always amazed at their unique perspectives, their wisdom, and their freedom of expression.

Dr. Charlotte Reznick, PhD.
Dr. Reznick is a child and educational Psychologist and Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology at UCLA. For over 25 years she has pioneered therapeutic interventions combining visualization, imagery, and meditation, and has been respected for her innovative work creating Imagery For Kids, a unique coping skills program helping children develop their highest potential using the positive power of their imagination. An international workshop leader, Dr. Reznick is based in Los Angeles, California and specializes in helping children and adolescents develop the emotional skills necessary for a happy and healthy life. Her therapeutic guided imagery CDs, Discovering Your Special Place and Creating a Magical Garden and Healing Pond, focus on teaching children to manage stress, develop self-healing skills, and increase self-love. Her forthcoming book, The Power of Children’s Imagination (Perigee NY, Penguin Group) will be published in 2009. Contact her via www.imageryforkids.com (310-889 7859).

Mike Seymour
Mike Seymour is President of The Heritage Institute a progressive program of continuing education for K-12 teachers, offering place-based earth and social history programs and leading edge educational curriculum through field studies, workshops, distance courses and foreign travel programs that reach educators in the Northwest, around the US and the world. THI programs are informed by a mission to “Educate for Humanity & the World We Want” - a commitment to promote a vision of education that furthers a world that works for all. A former family therapist treating children, couples and individuals, and former organizational consultant to schools and small businesses, he is author of Educating for Humanity: Rethinking the Purposes of Education with contributions from well-known educators, and has produced a video of progressive schools which he presents at national conferences. He is founder and President of the Board of Youth for a New World with a mission to inspire young people globally to contribute to a world that works for all. He initiated its first program the AfricaAmericaExchange, linking students in Burundi, Central Africa and the USA. For more information visit www.hol.edu.

INTERNATIONAL CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Australia - Maggie Dent
Maggie Dent is a transpersonal therapist with a background in education and palliative care, an author, publisher and resilience and parenting specialist. The founder of “Esteem Plus,” an international business promoting the value of personal and professional resilience Maggie is a gifted and passionate communicator who inspires people of all ages and backgrounds to take a positive step forward in their lives in order to maximise human potential. She is also a grateful Mum to four spunky sons. Maggie is the author of “Saving Our Children from Our Chaotic World”, “Nurturing Kids’ Hearts and Souls” and “Black Duck Wisdom.” For more information visit www.maggiedent.com.

Switzerland – Karin Roten
Karin Rotenhas been working for the last 18 years with children with language disabilities, such as dysphasia and dyslexia. Karin combines such techniques as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to help her young clients regain self esteem, let go of the self-limiting beliefs imposed by the label of a diagnosis. s and grow out of the official diagnosis, with dietary changes to eliminate harmful toxins and chemicals known to affect the immune, digestive, emotional and mental systems. A mother of two little girls, Karin lives with her family in the French speaking part of Switzerland.

United Kingdom – Alan Wilson
Alan Wilson is a Parent and Life Coach with qualifications in business studies, marketing, teaching, principle-based psychology and Neuro Linguistic Programming. He is the author of the popular self help book Listen to Your Children… And They Will Listen to You, and producer of the DVD Kids Are Really Different These Days, whish shows how and why we need to review our parenting, education and communication systems, and founder of Develop Your Child (DYC) www.developyourchild.com and the not for profit organization Every Family Matters www.everyfamilymatters.org.uk, born out of his vision to develop sustainable self empowerment in children, young people, parents and the professionals working with these groups.