Erin Cline is a philosopher, mother of three, and author of five books, including Little Sprouts and the Dao of Parenting: Ancient Chinese Philosophy and the Art of Raising Mindful, Resilient, and Compassionate Kids (2020). She serves as the Paul J and Chandler M Tagliabue Distinguished Professor of Interfaith Studies and Dialogue and is a senior research fellow in the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs at Georgetown University, where she teaches Chinese philosophy and comparative religion. She lives in Washington, DC.