TESTIMONIALS

[Karen Jacobson and Lauren Bondy are a] “dynamic duo....They received rave reviews at recent Parent Universities, and their interactive program was called ‘eye opening.’ Another participant enthusiastically applauded the pair for ‘good and very realistic examples.’ Another spoke of the workshop as very practical and planned to implement the ideas as soon as she got home.”
Township of Downer’s Grove Parent University



“Great enthusiasm & knowledge!”
Father of children ages 6 and 8



"Out of all the parenting courses I have ever taken, the things I have learned from Parenting Perspectives have had the most impact on me, and ultimately on my kids.  Thank you for all of your great advice.  It really works!"
Mother of Twins, Age 5



“Parents were eager to attend and left with new ideas that made sense. Lauren and Karen’s workshop benefited everyone- the parents, teachers and children at our preschool.”
Micki Somerman, Director, Northbrook Community Nursery School



"This interactive and engaging course deepened our understanding of our daughter’s behavior and provided us with practical, positive tools for setting limits and managing sleep problems. It also really helped to bring us closer together as parents and as a family."
Mother of child age 2



“No other book or class has changed me a much as this course...much appreciation.”
Mother of boys ages 9 and 11



“We’ve already begun to see results at home. I would recommend this course to everyone...Karen and Lauren were great and the group discussions were very helpful.”
Father of children ages 5, 8 and 9



“I feel this is a great gift I have given to my children...I’m a much better person. And I have a better understanding of when to ‘be there for them’ and when to let them learn life’s lessons on their own.”
Mother of children ages 4 and 6



“Lauren and Karen are amazing...practical, empathetic, and experienced at the work they do... [They are] funny, warm, understanding, patient, supportive, etc. While they never sent a direct message that ‘we know everything ’they really did have practical responses or ideas to every question we raised. It didn’t sound like rote teaching but truly thoughtful education.”
Mother of children ages 3 and 7



“The most helpful part...was watching the demonstrations and the vital discussion afterwards. It helped us understand what our own “family scenes” look like and why certain reactions backfire.”
Mother of children ages 4, 6 and 9



Karen and Lauren are truly the best in their field. I really feel this course will help me be a better parent...I would come to their class every week if they offered it!
Mother of child 7 years old