Joni Levine, MEd, a mother of a child with special needs, has been working with young children and their families as a daycare provider and consultant since 1981. She writes articles for both parents and child care professionals on www.childcarelounge.com. Levine is also the author of The Everything Toddler Activities Book, 2nd Edition and The Everything Parent's Guide to Tantrums. She resides in Dormont, PA.