Author Archives: Robin Grille

A Leap Forward in Social Evolution

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Robin Grille

These news could have far, far reaching implications. A profound paradigm shift is underway. The first Surgeon-General in California, Dr Nadine Harris, is a leading advocate for the new understanding that our greatest diseases spring from emotional trauma in childhood. … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 7, 2019 by Robin Grille

Mummycon 2019 – this 23rd March 2019. It was huge last time. May be huger this time. Be there!

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Today’s parenting is tomorrow’s politics

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Robin Grille

When we ask why a nation behaves the way it does, the first question we should ask is: “how have children been treated there?”    In 2011, I published a thumbnail sketch of the state of childhood in USA. By … Continue reading →

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NewKind Festival 2019

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Robin Grille

It’s time, it is most definitely time. For fundamental change. For sure, it is scary to think of how endangered we are if we keep on with business as usual. But it is equally exciting to see the bounty of … Continue reading →

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A big Turn-around for France

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Robin Grille

The 55th country to ban all corporal punishment of children has just joined. Congratulations France! Here is what they said in Parliament: “Education through violence can only create more violence in society. It also leads to failure at school, illness, suicide, … Continue reading →

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Change Childhood and you Change the World

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Robin Grille

Great news from researchers! Sometimes legislation can change culture, and transform a society for the better. When a country bans all corporal punishment of children, soon afterwards there is a drop in youth violence rates. Ban corporal punishment and we … Continue reading →

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Nepal, number 54!

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Robin Grille

Hurrah for Nepal! Its Parliament has finally made all corporal punishment of children a criminal offense. This makes Nepal the 54th nation to have protected children from legitimized violence. And the first in South Asia. Meanwhile, 56 additional countries have … Continue reading →

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A song inspired by my book. Far out!

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Robin Grille

I was very touched to receive a message from Tracey Curtis, English singer-songwriter and mother-of-five who wrote a song called: ‘Raising Girls and Boys’ inspired by my book Parenting for a Peaceful World. She writes songs about family, life and … Continue reading →

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Relating to adolescents: a new workshop in Coorabell, NSW

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Robin Grille

I’ve been asked so many times to deliver a workshop about adolescence (12 to 24 years) – and I’m happy to say: it’s finally ready for launch. Great excitement, but also great turbulence and upheaval. No wonder everyone in the family … Continue reading →

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Parenting Seminar, coming to northern NSW

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Robin Grille

How do we connect with our toddlers and children, when their emotions – and our reactions! – can be like a storm sometimes? How do we reach them, inspire them and even heal them, when they can be so wild … Continue reading →

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