Arlyn Lawrence is the co-author of the What I Wish I Knew at 18 Leadership and Life Skills Curriculum and of Parenting for the Launch: Raising Teens to Succeed in the Real World. She serves as editor, curriculum designer, co-author, seminar leader, and general representative for LifeSmart. Arlyn’s background in publishing includes book editing and curricular development as well as five years as a magazine editor and columnist. She has served families and educators in numerous community and faith-based organizations, including over 15 years as a director of education and special programs for teens and children. Arlyn is also a frequent writer and speaker on the topic of character, personal development, and relationships for children, young adults, and their families. She and her husband are the parents of five children and grandparents of two, and reside in Gig Harbor, Washington.