B&N Parents' Expert Circle - Parenting Advice from Trusted Experts

Want to encourage your child's love of reading? Need help potty training? Want parenting tips on starting school? We've assembled today's leading experts in child development, literacy, teaching, and behavior to answer all your questions!
Meet Our Experts
Becky A. Bailey, Ph.D.
President of Loving Guidance, Inc.
Jenn Berman M.F.T., Psy.D.
Marriage, Family and Child Therapist
Leigh A. Bortins
Educator
Ellen Booth Church
Early Childhood Consultant
Sandy Jones & Marcie Jones
Mother-daughter Writing Team of the Great Expectations Book Series
Harvey Karp, MD, FAAP
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics
USC School of Medicine
Jen Klein
Writer, "The Mommy Files" and SheKnows.com
MaryAnn F. Kohl
Art Author and Educator
Richard Louv
Journalist and Author
Jane Nelsen, Ed.D.
Family and Child Therapist
Susan B. Neuman, Ed.D.
Professor, Educational Studies
University of Michigan
Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Jean Potter
Former Assistant U.S. Secretary of Education
Hal Runkel, MS, LMFT
Therapist and Author
Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician & CNN Health columnist
Jackie Silberg
Early Childhood Specialist
The Arts & Art Activities
10 Music and Arts Activity Ideas
The Arts & Art Activities
The Importance of Music for Children
The Arts & Art Activities
Encouraging a Love of Art Through Reading
The Arts & Art Activities
The Importance of Art in Child Development
The Arts & Art Activities
Exploring the Art Museum
The Arts & Art Activities
Springtime Activities: Walking in Nature
The Arts & Art Activities
Art vs. Crafts
Building Friendship Through Song
The Arts & Art Activities
Building Friendship Through Song
Art for Older Kids
The Arts & Art Activities
Art for Older Kids: When Exploration Isn't Enough
Baby Development
How to Build Your Baby's Intelligence
Fun Activities
Encouraging a Love of Nature
Imaginary Play
The Benefits of Imaginative Play
Imaginary Play
Springtime Activities: Walking in Nature
Imaginary Play
Problem Solving and Learning Through Play
Math and Science
Encouraging a Love of Science Every Day
Math and Science
Experimenting with Water
Math and Science
Building on a Love of Science and Math
Math and Science
Math and Science – Right at Home!
Nature & The Outdoors
Vitamin "N": The Nature Principle
Nature & The Outdoors
Cloudspotting, Wildcrafting, and Wildwatching
15 Simple Nature Activities for Children
Nature & The Outdoors
15 Simple Nature Activities for Kids and Families