Wendy Sheppard, MSW, is a freelance writer, life coach, and therapist whose life is enriched by her ongoing education as the parent of an almost teenager. She has worked with teenagers, young adults and families. She has appeared as a Parenting Expert on TLC's series, "Surviving Motherhood," on internet radio, and maintains a blog for teenagers. She lives in the Philadelphia suburbs with her partner, 12yo son and their dog. Ms. Sheppard can be reached by email (4EqltyMom@gmail.com).