Author Archives: Robin Grille

Climate makes us borderless

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Robin Grille

Every so often a historic moment comes that demands strong and committed collective action. I believe we are there, all of us, right now. And normal, day to day life will not do. The world is in a climate emergency, … Continue reading →

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The Trump phenomenon started with childhoods

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Robin Grille

Can the cultural forces that gave rise to Trump and his anti-environment xenophobic cabinet be explained by….. ….trends in parenting in USA?   I have decided to make my epilogue to Heart-to-Heart Parenting (2012 edition) freely available. Just have a … Continue reading →

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Science smacks the smack

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Robin Grille

I wonder how much more science we are going to need. Is this enough yet? Half a century of research studies, over 160,000 children studied around the world. There is no safe level. Even a bit of a smack is harmful for … Continue reading →

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Pediatrics ramps up support for BF and co-sleeping

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Robin Grille

In their newest policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics (largest in the world) has just issued its strongest statement yet, in support of exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months, and sleeping with baby very close by. Both breastfeeding and … Continue reading →

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FREE online conference: Education: Next Generation

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Robin Grille

Please join me for the Education: Next Generation Online Conference! This is a FREE global online event from Nov. 3-7, 2016, bringing together over 25 experts and thought leaders in parenting and education. The conference is hosted by Jason and … Continue reading →

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Healthy Birth Healthy Earth Conference now available online

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Robin Grille

Available now: nine wonderful presentations that help us discover how awareness of birth can support our human evolution in co-creation with Nature. Over eleven hours of magnificent insight and inspiration with world-class speakers. For more info and to purchase, go HERE … Continue reading →

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Number 50 is here!

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Robin Grille

Paraguay just became the 50th nation to ban the corporal punishment of children. There is almost nowhere left in Latin America where a child can be legally hit. Meanwhile, more nations are committing to the process of banning. Hitting a … Continue reading →

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Parenting for a Peaceful World goes to China

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Robin Grille

I’m thrilled to share these news. A Cantonese translation of my book, Parenting for a Peaceful World, will be entering the Chinese speaking world sometime in 2017. There are exciting rumblings in Chinese culture. Curiosity. Hunger for change. EDiversity, my publisher, … Continue reading →

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Orlando, not so far away

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Robin Grille

Omar Mateen was once a beautiful and innocent baby boy. He was not born to be a slaughterer.  Was this terrorism? Yes, if by this we mean the terror that he suffered for desiring men when his father reviled homosexuality. … Continue reading →

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The Biggest Line in the Sand

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Robin Grille

May 2016, they meet in Dakar. Humanity rolls up its sleeves, and re-greens the biggest desert. Changing the climate. Feeding the hungry. Multi-crops among the trees, in a gigantic, new and bio-diverse forest. From despair come unity and daring. Something … Continue reading →

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