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About 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
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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Parenting K-6 Kids - kissing kids

Expert: Evelyn Petersen - 11/3/2009

Question
my daughter is in kindegarten and told me that one of her classmates tried to kiss her on the mouth and tried to kiss one of her friends on the mouth and didnt like that he did that. i dont know what i should do. i didnt know if i should talk to her teacher or if this is just a normal thing that kids do. how should i handle this situation

Answer
No Jessica, this is NOT normal and yes you need to tell the teacher about it. In addition, give your daughter some words to say whwen this happens in order to stop it. "NO I do not like this you must stop right now. Kissing is only for my family members" and then she should leave the areas. Call the teacher asap for an appointment. Evelyn

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