Families Online Magazine Welcomes Family Counselor Sharon Scott, LPC, LMFT

Current writers launches new columns: "Homeschooling" by Christina Lorenzen and "Common Sense Parenting" by Sylvia Cochran. Families Online department with expands expert parenting advice department with new family counselor columnist and new columns.

Melbourne, FL (PRWEB) April 6, 2006 -- One of two new columns, "The Counselor's Corner" by Ms. Scott, begins with a series on peer pressure. The second column, "SmileNotes" will add some joy to your day.

"We are delighted to announce our newest columnist, Sharon Scott and would like to extend our warmest welcome. Her expertise on the important issue of helping children and teens manage all kinds of negative peer pressure will certainly provide our readers with valuable parenting information,” said Geraldine Jensen, Publisher and Editor.

Sharon Scott, LPC, LMFT, has been making a difference in people's lives for 30 years through her eight award-winning books, dynamic workshops, and private counseling services. She has trained over one million people in 42 states and in Australia, Switzerland, Canada, Spain, South Africa, Malaysia, Turkey, and Micronesia in her proven "Peer Pressure Reversal" skills. Prior to opening her company, LifeSkills for Positive Living, in 1980, she was Director of the nationally acclaimed Dallas Police Department's First Offender Program working with delinquent youth. Sharon has appeared on CNN and Good Morning Australia and has been quoted by hundreds of media including 20/20, The London Times, Redbook, Seventeen, The Washington Post, and Good Housekeeping. She is the only three time recipient of the "Professional Writing Award" given by the 5,000 member Texas Counseling Association. She was honored in 2001 with the "Molly Gerold Human Rights Award" for 20 years of global volunteer service to combat drugs

“Sylvia Cochran has been providing thousands of Families Online Magazine readers each month with insightful advice about Christian Parenting. We are pleased to launch her new column Common Sense Parenting.” said Geraldine Jensen, Publisher and Editor.

Common Sense Parenting is an interactive column with question and answer and a monthly parenting poll.

Ms. Cochran is a poet and freelance writer who juggles a family, work, and a hundred commitments. Born and raised in Germany, and since 1988 living in the United States, this writer offers a global perspective on parenting issues, everyday living situations, time management, ethics, marriage, and personal growth

“We are very excited about our Christina Lorenzen’s newest column Homeschooling. We are sure it will provide thousands of parents who homeschool their child the hands-on practical knowledge needed to be a success,” said Geraldine Jensen, Publisher and Editor.

Christina Lorenzen is a full-time freelance writer specializing in parenting and health issues. With more than 125 articles published, including many in Families Online Magazine about child development. She also offers her wisdom and experience to other writers by teaching writing workshops through local libraries, bookstores,and online.

Families Online Magazine is a premier source for parenting advice and family fun. Parenting babes to teens, single-parents and couples all enjoy our expert advice columns, health, entertainment, crafts, and political pages; and help to answer those important questions, "Are we there yet?" and "What's for dinner?".

Families Online Magazine at 419-466-4797.

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