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MARYBETH HICKS
​AUTHOR. SPEAKER. COLUMNIST. 
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Author, columnist and speaker Marybeth Hicks spent more than a dozen years writing from the intersection of parenting and culture. An author and columnist, she previously wrote for the The Washington Times and Catholic Digest magazine, among other outlets. She currently serves as Director of Strategic Communication at FAITH Catholic, America's largest publisher of Catholic magazines. She's been a frequent radio guest host is a popular speaker for women's organizations and retreats, school communities, and churches.

As a commentator on family and culture issues, Marybeth appeared on national television outlets including ABC News, Fox News, EWTN, the Christian Broadcasting Network, and on dozens of national and regional radio programs. She began her career as a writer in the Reagan White House, and later was a communications specialist in the educational, healthcare and corporate sectors. A graduate of Michigan State University, Marybeth and her husband Jim Hicks make their home in Florida and are the parents of four young adults.


For media requests, speaking engagements, reprint permission, marketing assistance or to talk about how much you love the Spartans, email Marybeth.


Bringing Up Geeks
How to Protect Your Kid's Childhood in a Grow-up-too-fast World
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Today's "culture of cool" has changed the way kids grow up. Rather than enjoying innocent childhoods while developing strong, authentic characters, today's kids can become cynical—even jaded— by the dominant popular culture that encourages materialism, high-risk behaviors, and a state of pseudo-adulthood. In this groundbreaking book, Marybeth redefines geeks as Genuine, Enthusiastic, Empowered Kids and inspires parents to help their kids enjoy childhood while it lasts.

Teachable Moments
Using Everyday Encounters with Media and Culture to Instill Conscience, Character and Faith
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Each day, concerned parents find themselves facing uncomfortable moments in which they must brave cultural land mines with their kids. Teachable Moments focuses on six important areas in family life: family, media, friendship, school, sports and the real world, and breaks down the common teachable moments within each area, giving parents clear guidance in how to navigate them. Chapters close with a proposed “lesson plan” for parents to move forward with purpose.