Laurie A. Couture is the author of Instead of Medicating and Punishing: Healing the Causes of Our Children’s Acting-Out Behavior by Parenting and Educating the Way Nature Intended. Her book was chosen as a finalist in the ForeWord Magazine Book-of- the-Year Awards in 2009. Laurie appears in the documentary film, The War On Kids (2009). She is the founder of LaurieACouture.org. Laurie is available for parenting coaching and consultation, training, workshops and seminars for parents and professionals. She is also a licensed mental health counselor. Her writing and advocacy on behalf of children and families has reached an international audience. Laurie is a Mom to her wonderful 16 year old son, Brycen, who unschools, is a choral singer, musician and has written draft one of his first book. Follow her on Twitter at LaurieACouture or Friend her on Facebook at Laurie A. Couture