Kendra and John Smiley live on a working farm in Central Illinois. They have three grown sons and are thrilled to be grandparents. Kendra and John have authored books and spoken together for several years. Their latest book, Journey of a Strong-Willed Child, was released in January 2009. Kendra and John host “Parenting Like a Pro” radio program and have a regular monthly column called “Family Matters” in Prairie Farmer magazine.

Kendra, a former Illinois Mother of the Year, hosts a daily radio program, Live Life Intentionally, and speaks nationally and internationally.  John, retired USAF Reserves Colonel now farms in addition to writing and speaking.