Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, is an internationally published author, psychologist, and mother of four. She is a trusted expert on parenting and children's feelings and friendships who is frequently quoted in major magazines and newspapers and has been a featured guest on national radio and television shows. Her books have been translated into seven languages. She is a professor for the Great Courses, serves on the advisory board for Parents magazine, and writes the popular Growing Friendships blog for Psychology Today, that has over 4 million views (www.psychologytoday.com/blog/Growing-Friendships). She also has a website for kids called DrFriendtastic.com. Dr. Kennedy-Moore has a private practice in Princeton, New Jersey, (lic. #35SI00425400), where she works with adults, children, and families. www.EileenKennedyMoore.com

Christine McLaughlin is a prolific freelance writer, editor, and author, whose work focuses primarily on parenting and health. She has published several hundred articles in national magazines and high-traffic websites like WebMD and WomansDay.com. She is also author of seven books including The Dog Lover's Companion to Philadelphia (Perseus), Philadelphia (Twin Lights Publishers), BAYADA (Bayada), and coauthor of Growing (Beyond Words/Simon & Schuster), the American Red Cross: Dog First Aid and Cat First Aid books, and the Dementia Society of America's The 7 Steps to Take in the Face of Dementia (to come in 2021). She and her husband live in the Philadelphia area with their three children and loveable golden retriever. ChristineMcLaughlin.net