Elisa Medhus, M.D., is a physician who built and operated a successful private medical practice in Houston Texas for thirteen years. Her busy practice served thousands of families. She is also the mother of five children ages 6 through 17, some of whom have special challenges like Tourette's Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder, learning differences and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. With over 17 years' experience parenting her own children, several years' experience home-schooling her children and thirteen years' experience as a family physician, Dr. Medhus is uniquely qualified to address the concerns of parents. In high demand as a keynote speaker and as a guest on TV and radio, Dr. Medhus regularly discusses the issues and problems facing today's families. Her previous book, Raising Children Who Think for Themselves, won the prestigious Parents' Choice Award. Her website is www.drmedhus.com.
