Global Leaders

A child who is loved at the very depth of their being, just for being, grows into a healthy, conscious adult who would not hurt another sentient being. So, I toss that untrue statement above, along with, children should be seen and not heard, into the archaic, patriarchal, trash bin where they belong. continue reading →

A couple of decades ago, I read about research conducted on the development of male/female roles in children. I was surprised to read that at the pre-school level, ages 3 and 4, differences in relationship interactions and social values between children (males and males and females and females) were already surfacing. continue reading →

One reason Riane Eisler’s messages resonate with me so strongly is the connection I also have with the Montessori early childhood teaching philosophy and the influences from voices in the broader arena of “holistic” education. continue reading →

It’s been twenty years since the Centers for Disease Control discovered that childhood trauma, like abuse or neglect, dramatically increased survivors chances of dying of 7 of America’s 10 leading causes of death. continue reading →

As a divorce attorney, I have a front row view into broken marriages. And unlike our own relationships, being inside of someone else’s relationship lends itself toward an objective perspective. continue reading →

I had the great honour to meet Yehudi Menuhin in 1991 through one of my fairy tales, for which he kindly wrote a preface (« Romuar, a child from the earth and from the sky »). continue reading →

The best version of feminine power does not exclude the best of masculine power, which has created great breakthroughs and innovations for humanity. continue reading →

Did you know that the Equal Rights Amendment is not yet fully a part of the U.S. Constitution? The National Equal Rights Amendment Alliance and hundreds other ERA organizations nationwide are and have been for almost 100 years at fairly steady work to amend the U.S. Constitution since the ERA was first written in 1923 to guarantee that women and girls are treated equally with men and boys in the U.S.A. continue reading →

One sublime summer afternoon relaxing with my daughter at her home in Alma, Colorado (side fact: at 10,578 ‘ Alma is the highest incorporated town in North America, which for some reason my older brother Skip loves to mention to folks after visiting us – funny). continue reading →

No one is born with bias. Male and female, we each come into the world with flailing little limbs and open little minds. Then the cultural conditioning starts. It’s inevitable. continue reading →