Recently, I have connected with some childhood friends, and have been reminded of my first love. It was interesting because I didn’t remember much about it until friends and I reminisced over stories. Songs, like signposts, directed my thoughts to places traversed lifetimes ago. I was only 13 years old in middle school, and this [...]
Step-parents play an important role in the lives of children. However, their identity as “parents” is frequently complicated and defined by a common fear and misconception: A step-parent can never replace a biological parent and is therefore ill-equipped to parent their step-child. As someone who grew up with two brothers, one who was step-parented by [...]
After my TEDxDubai talk last year, Johan and I had the privilege to speak at TEDxSantaCruz in June. I must admit it was an incredible experience. It was about Trust. Please feel free to share it with your friends on Facebook and Twitter, but mostly ENJOY it. Here is the video. Gonan and Johan Premfors [...]
In January, I had the opportunity to speak at TEDxDubai on the subject of “conscious parenting.” I drew a lot from Parentology concepts, but also introduced several new ideas. The video from the event is now available on YouTube. I invite you to share it with your friends on Facebook and Twi tter. Enjoy! – [...]
When my daughter was a toddler, I used to love shopping for her and helping her decide what to wear. I will always remember the blue dress we bought together. She loved it so much that even when it was old and ripped, she kept wearing it for months. When she got to a certain [...]
Parentology Course Dubai Who: Led by experienced Parentology leaders for all parents who are eager to learn more about themselves and their children. What: Join the Parentology course in Dubai this January. This three day experiential workshop will take you through practical exercises that allow you to see the world through the eyes of your child. We [...]