Sharon Dunski Vermont is a part-time pediatrician, free-lance writer, and full-time wife and mother. Last year, after her oldest daughter threw an ungrateful fit over wanting a larger ice cream scoop, Sharon led her family through an unforgettable journey in search of appreciation and gratitude. During this journey,she and her two pre-teen daughters met thirty strangers and learned about their lives. Sharon’s goal was to provide her daughters with a broader view of the world, and teach them important lessons and values. Sharon's book about this life-changing experience, "The Gratitude Experiment," will be released by NewHarbinger Publications in 2012. Sharon has written articles for several newspapers and magazines in St.Louis, and has an online blog for St. Louis Woman Magazine. She has been published in three books; Chicken Soup for the Soul: Power Moms; Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Dad, and Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Dog's Life. Please visit her website http:sharondunskivermont.com for more information or to contact Sharon.