Carolyn Crowder, Ph.D. (edit name/settings)

 Carolyn Crowder is the author of three parenting books, the first of which, BACKTALK, was a best seller. All three books have been sold to foreign publishers, including those located in Israel, Slovenia, Brazil, Spain, Germany, Japan, Korea and China. She has appeared on national television including 20/20, Dateline, The Today Show, The Early Show, and Lifetime Live. Dr. Crowder has also been interviewed on TV programs and radio shows in major cities throughout the US. She is a tireless promoter of the Adlerian model of childrearing and feels that the need for what Adlerians offer is greater today than ever. The level of neglect, abuse, and indulgence has risen and parents need basic training in how to raise responsible, respectful, empathic children.

Carolyn works part-time in the Sunnyside School District, at Los Ranchitos School, as a therapist for special education/ emotionally disabled elementary students. In addition to working with young students, she serves as a consultant to faculty, staff, and parents. Dr. Crowder maintains a small private practice in the afternoons. She was trained by Oscar Christensen and did her doctoral dissertation on the childrearing practices and philosophy of Zapotec Indians in rural Oaxaca, Mexico. She received her PH.D. in 1980.