Deborah Farmer Kris

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Child Development Expert, PBS KIDS at PBS

Greater Boston, United States

Overview

Deborah Farmer Kris is a child development expert, author, and educator focused on translating research into practical wisdom for families and schools. With degrees from Boston University and Rutgers, she contributes to PBS KIDS and NPRs MindShift and has authored 11 books, including "Raising Awe-Seekers. "

Outside of her professional work, Deborah is a parent to two children and lives in Massachusetts. A year ago, she took up boxing, which she enjoys for its physical and mental challenges, and finds it empowering to learn a new skill as an adult.

She recently appeared as a cover model for the magazine of her alma mater, Boston Universitys Wheelock College of Education & Human Development.

Personality Overview

Systematic

Price-Sensitive

Not Easily Convinced

They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.
  They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.

Topics They Care About

Science of Wonder
Her recent book, "Raising Awe-Seekers, " explores how fostering awe and wonder, backed by science, is crucial for children's well-being and development.
Emotional Well-being
A core theme in her work, from her "All the Time" book series to her articles, focuses on helping children develop a robust emotional vocabulary and resilience.
Practical Parenting
Through her Parenthood365 platform and numerous articles, she translates child development research into simple, actionable strategies for parents and caregivers.

Media Appearances

Deborah has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2014
Child Development Expert, PBS KIDS at PBS
1-2022
Vice Chair Board of Directors at Riverbend School
1-2022
Book Author at Free Spirit Publishing
6-2021
Founder at Parenthood365
6-2015
Education Journalist for KQED's Mind/Shift, an NPR Learning BLog at KQED

Education

B.S. in Education from Boston University
Masters in Counseling Psychology from Rutgers University

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Insights For Selling To Deborah

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits
  • Tell them that you will come back if you don’t have a good answer for a question
  • Emphasize on objective proof of ROI, help them do a thorough evaluation

DONT's

  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Deborah is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Deborah

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Deborah move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Deborah take some risk or not?

  • They can take risk if they are convinced that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


You And Deborah

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