Debra A. Harkins grew up in Boston, MA. A lifelong educator and practitioner of developmental, clinical and community psychology, Debra writes across several genres, including academic psychology, ...view moreDebra A. Harkins grew up in Boston, MA. A lifelong educator and practitioner of developmental, clinical and community psychology, Debra writes across several genres, including academic psychology, family biographies and children's book. She lives in Newton with her husband and two mini golden doodles.view less