Dr. Amanda J. Murray was born in Dothan, Alabama and raised in Chipley, Florida. She graduated cum laude from the University of Florida, Gainesville, with a Bachelor of Health Science degree in 2010 and graduated from Florida State University, Tallahassee, with her Master of Biomedical Science degree in 2011. Dr....

Dr. Andrew Maxwell received a Bachelors of Science in chemisstry from the University of West Alabama in 1980. He received his Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1984. Dr. Maxwell is a member of the American Optometric Association, Alabama Optometric Association and the Southeast Area...

Ashton is the publisher of Wiregrass Parents magazine. A lifelong resident of the Wiregrass, she grew up in Blakely, Ga. Her love of journalism began on her high school newspaper and continued at Troy University where she received her print journalism degree. After graduating, she worked with WTVY-TV for nearly...

Dr. Aubrey Coleman is a general pediatrician licensed by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners and certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Coleman earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota School of Medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and completed her three-year Pediatric Residency Program at...

Dr. Beth Long received her education in Counseling Psychology from Chapman University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Beth has worked in six unique clinical environments across the country and currently owns Works of Wonder Therapy in Montgomery. Beth utilizes the knowledge from a variety...

Cheryl Maguire holds a Master of Counseling Psychology degree. She is married and the mother of twins and a daughter. Her writing has been published in The New York Times, AARP, NatGeo, Washington Post, Parents Magazine, Your Teen Magazine, and many other publications. She is a professional member of ASJA.

Freelance writer Christa Melnyk Hines and her husband are the parents of two sons and a menagerie of pets. Her intention this holiday is to slow down and focus more on the magic of the season and less on lopsided Christmas trees.

Christina Katz loves International cuisine — the more complex flavors, the better. Her daughter, on the other hand, prefers simple, plain foods. Over the years, they have learned to let their tastes rub off on each other with positive results. Her latest book is The Art of Making Time for...

Colleen Wright is a freelance writer and mom of a spirited tween who inherited her love of the beach and annual traditions.