About Maureen

Maureen Healy is the founder of Growing Happy Kids, a global organization focused on fostering happiness in children. In her practice, she coaches parents worldwide, and writes two popular blogs: one for Psychology Today and one for the PBS series, This Emotional Life.
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. In 2012, her new book Growing Happy Kids: How to Foster Inner Confidence, Success and Happiness will become available wherever books are sold.
Most unique about Maureen is her approach in integrating spiritual wisdom and western science 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 Masters level of completion in child 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. She has personally worked in Europe, Asia and across the United States. 

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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

"Thank you for helping us with our daughter. Both Jim and I appreciate you sharing your wisdom, and guiding us to see this situation clearly. We are blessed to have met you."

- Jim and Claire, 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

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