About Maureen

Maureen Healy is the Founder of Growing Happy Kids, a worldwide organization focused upon fostering happiness in children. She was named a “Creative Activist” by Creative Visions Foundation and authored a “Peace Curriculum” for preschoolers, which is distributed worldwide by The Simha Foundation.

Healy is not new to making a positive impact on children around the world. In 2007, she created a program for Tibetan refugee children in Asia and built child-centered programs around the United States.

Most unique about Maureen is her approach in integrating the best of Eastern and Western thinking to cause happiness in children. Such insight is also conveyed in her intelligent yet witty writing, speaking and teaching style.

And with nearly 20 years of experience, Healy happily shares her expertise in children’s emotional health and parenting. Her formal academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and Masters of Business Administration from Clark University as well as a Master of Arts program in clinical psychology from Fielding Graduate University.  Complimented by in-depth studies in Tibetan Buddhism in Asia and the United States.

Maureen has helped countless parents and teachers around the world raise happier kids.  Her work has launched programs in Peru, Nigeria, Mexico, England and around the United States.  

Testimonials

 "We cannot thank you enough for the wonderful support you have given our son, and us as parents. We have gained some useful tools and re-established our confidence."

- Jennifer and Wayne, Parents

"We loved having you!"

- Danielle Stewart, Radio Producer

"Maureen is a gifted educator and child development expert who beautifully blends the worlds of Buddhist Wisdom and Western Psychology.  She is particularly talented at modeling the power of positive, loving speech." 

- Lisa DuPont, PhD
School Psychologist and Buddhist Nun

"Healy's ... powerful words for empowering, educating and inspiring children will be seen as the vanguard for a new and exciting applied developmental science"

- Dr. Ray Hawkins, Psychologist

"Dreams grow holy put into action"  - A. Proctor