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Our Mission

Our mission is to spread happiness by teaching parents simple, fun skills that bring more joy into their lives and into the lives of their children.

We believe that seeking happiness is not selfish, but that it is the first and best way to make the world a better place.

If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it.  This is the most basic kind of peace work.”

–Thich Nhat Hanh


Recent Blog Entries

Happiness on Autopilot Coaching Call

Our Live Q&A Coaching Call is this Friday, May 24 at noon PST.  The call’s theme is Happiness on Autopilot — a focus on Theme Three of the Homestudy. I’m looking forward to answering your questions about … Read more…

Happiness Tip: Unplug

Turn off your cell phone — really and truly, totally off — for several hours today. Technology can be addictive, and it can change the core of who we are … Read more…

Friday Giggle

A little Friday fun in the hilarious world of competition among parents. I suppose we all have a little “mompetitor” in us — a great reminder to not take ourselves … Read more…

Upcoming Classes & Events

Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Online Parenting Classes
registration open -- enroll now!
Saturday, June 8, 2013
The Thacher School
Ojai, California
Friday, July 26, 2013
Simple Ways to Raise Joyful Kids and Create Happier Families
Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Wells Fargo Wealth Advisors
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Monday, October 21, 2013
St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School
Tampa, FL