Nancy Carlsson-Paige is a professor of early childhood education at Lesley University. She is the author or coauthor of five books and has written numerous articles on media violence, conflict resolution, peaceable classrooms, and global education. An advocate for policies and practices that promote children’s well-being and encourage skills and attitudes that further peace and nonviolence, her most recent book is called Taking Back Childhood: A Proven Road Map for Raising Confident, Creative, Compassionate Kids (Plume, 2009).