Timothy Smith is a Family Coach, speaker, author and President of Life Skills for American Families, a non-profit organization dedicated to innovatively celebrating and empowering the family. He has over thirty years experience of working with children, youth and families, and degrees in Psychology and Educational Psychology (M.A. Biola University) and Post-graduate work and research in the field of Psychology and Coaching. Tim is the author of a number of books including The Seven Cries of Today's Teens, the Relaxed Parent, Family Traditions, 52 Creative Family Time Experiences, Simple Solutions for Families in the Fast Lane and his bestseller, The Danger of Raising Nice Kids. Timothy and his wife, Suzanne have two grown daughters.