Lori holds a degree in Child & Adolescent Development, is the author of the book, Change The Way You Look At Children, And The Children You Look At Change, and is the creator and facilitator of a dynamic parent education course, Unlocking the Mysteries of Childhood Behavior. Lori is a long-distance runner and a member of Paws of Love which is a volunteer organization. Her and her dog, Gracie, are a therapy dog team volunteering at Kaiser Permanente in Woodland Hills.