As our readers know, Michael Gurian and the Gurian Institute have been experimenting with ways to directly reach you, our Gurian readers and friends, via a membership service.  Michael’s Substack is now available for subscription.  We hope you will join Michael on Substack.  It is easy to do, inexpensive, and includes a lot of other goodies. Here’s more from Michael Gurian about his Substack. I am excited to announce that …

Kathy Stevens, our GI Executive Director for ten years, passed away in 2012, but left a huge legacy in GI work.  Years after her passing, as you’ll see in this blog post, she inspired her son, Mike Roe, to join his wife, Heather, in writing a children’s book, Gracie’s First Day.  The book is for children 3 – 7.  It explores, with them, their first day at school, and …

Do you have girls in your life?  We all do, don’t we, whether in our families, schools, or communities? Do you have questions about how to help girls thrive? Our Wonder of Parenting podcast takes on rich and deep questions of parenting and education.  Today we want to point out some of our popular podcasts on girls’ development.  Here are just a few, and how to access them. Our Wonder …

Gary Plep, LCSW and Mark Yoslow, Ph.D. are therapists in Northern California and also very good friends.   And I have known Gary and his wife, Sue, since the early 1990s.   They were the first people who said, “Mike, you need a website.”  Because of them, www.gurianinstitute.com became a reality almost three decades ago. Gary and Mark have published a fascinating book, Walking the Hill.  I admit I am biased in …

Dr. Gregg Jantz and The Center, A Place of Hope (www.aplaceofhope.com), have been helping and healing for more than 30 years.  Today’s guest post includes relevant and powerful wisdom for this time of year. All of us at the Gurian Institute wish you Happy Holidays!  We have been honored to serve you this year and look forward to partnering with you next year. Hi Friends, I hope this holiday season …

Smoking is a deeply rooted habit that has permeated cultures worldwide for centuries. Despite your consciousness of the health risks linked to smoking, it persists as a prevalent issue, particularly for men. Feeling bound by this damaging habit is no uncommon scenario. If you’re grappling with this hefty burden, understand that breaking these ties is more than feasible. Stepping into the sphere of knowledge and tools that aim to facilitate …