Author Archives: Robin Grille

Just back from Hong Kong, and …

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Robin Grille

I just returned from a 10-day, ‘Parenting for a Peaceful World’ workshop tour, hosted by educational innovators: EDiversity. And I learned so much from the people of Hong Kong. What an electrifying time to be there. The mood for change … Continue reading →

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The time has come for the Launch of my New Book!

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Robin Grille

Great news! Finally, my new book: ‘Inner Child Journeys – how our children grow us up’ is born – and ready to see the world! You’re invited to join me in celebration of the Australian launch, to listen to a … Continue reading →

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Hope for peace in South Africa

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Robin Grille

On the 18th September, 2019, South Africa became the 57th nation to completely prohibit the corporal punishment of children. Since all social violence begins at home and at school, this commitment to child protection will (as it has done in … Continue reading →

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Scotland the Brave!

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Robin Grille

Bravo Scotland, you’ve just become the 58th country to completely ban all corporal punishment of children – at home, at school, everywhere! You have joined Ireland and New Zealand, in becoming just the 3rd mostly English-speaking nation to have done … Continue reading →

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Does Australia protect children?

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Robin Grille

This is not a happy blog-post. South Australia just became the second last state to comprehensively ban the corporal punishment of children in schools – all schools. Do we say bravo to this, in the 21st century? Queensland, meanwhile, is … Continue reading →

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I’ve moved my practice – but not far!

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Robin Grille

It was time. My new consulting room is a breath of fresh air. Bathed in sunlight, spacious and comfy – it is probably the most welcoming space I have ever worked in. I’m loving it there. I’m still in central … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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