About Deborah Farmer Kris
Deborah is a parent educator, education journalist, children’s book author, and founder of Parenthood365.
A child development expert, Deborah works as a parenting columnist for PBS KIDS and writes education for NPR’s MindShift. Her work has also been featured in The Washington Post, The Boston Globe Magazine, CNN, and Oprah Daily.
Before moving into parent education, Deborah spent 20+ years as a K-12 teacher and administrator. She serves as an associate at the Boston University Center for Character and Social Responsibility and is the author of the “All the Time” picture book series.
Deborah has a B.A. in English, a B.S. in Education, and an M.Ed. in Counseling psychology. A popular speaker, she has offered workshops to thousands of parents and educators around the country.
Deborah and her husband have two kids who like to test every theory they’ve ever had about child development! She loves sharing nuggets of practical wisdom that can help kids and families thrive — including her own.
You can follow her on Twitter @dfkris or contact her at deborah@parenthood365.com.
“As an educator and child development expert, Deborah Farmer Kris brings warmth, compassion, humor, and a signature "sparkle" to her speaking engagements.
She offers exactly what parents and caregivers need: calm, practical, and research-based guidance, even in life's most difficult parenting moments.
Whether your child is four or 14, Deborah will help make you a better parent!”
Charlene Margot, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture
Praise for the “All the Time” Book Series
“Ups and downs, highs and lows—they’re par for the course as children learn and grow. Deborah Farmer Kris’s gentle, caring books assure them of adults’ love and support—all the time. A must-have series for the young children in your life.”
—Dr. Michele Borba, educational psychologist, parenting and bullying-prevention expert, and author of End Peer Cruelty, Build Empathy; Thrivers; and Unselfie
“I Love You All the Time helps parents and caregivers communicate the one message children most need to hear: that they are loved unconditionally. Playful rhymes, engaging illustrations, and a wise ‘Letter to Caregivers’ make this book a gift to children and adults alike. I could not recommend it more.”
—Dr. Lisa Damour, author of Untangled and Under Pressure
“You Are Growing All the Time is such a celebration of children—Fred Rogers would be so proud! Through Deborah Farmer Kris’s loving and playful words, kids and parents will be celebrating life’s small moments with BIG results of empowerment, kindness, and a sense of self-worth.”
—Angela C. Santomero, creator of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, co-creator of Blue’s Clues
“How do we help children make sense of their feelings? In this charming read-aloud, Deborah Farmer Kris deftly reassures children and caregivers that all emotions are a normal, healthy part of life—and reminds us to approach our feelings with curiosity and compassion. What a gift!”
—Dr. Susan David, author of Emotional Agility