Bridget Barnes is the co-author of two bestselling and award-winning Common Sense Parenting books that have been translated into seven different languages. In addition to her writing, she has been a contributing editor to a number of parenting-focused resources and related materials. An experienced parent educator and trainer, Bridget is skilled in developing practical and effective parenting strategies for all types of families. She is a well-respected public speaker, a wife of 32 years, a mother of two, and a grandmother of six. In ​her spare time, she is an artist, an actress, and an athlete (loves boxing!).