We began Planet Grandparent because the world (and your family) needs amazing grandparents.  We’re a husband and wife team, who are also loving and involved grandparents. We have a blended family, with children and stepchildren spread far and wide –so we understand some of how grandparenting is changing. Our children and grandchildren are great teachers (though they may not realize it) who inspire us to think about the many ways that grandparents can make valuable contributions to the new generation.  Planet Grandparent is our opportunity to encourage you to explore your own grand potential – how you can you enrich the lives of your grandchildren, your children, and yourselves.  We hope to share our perspectives and Becky’s insights as a psychologist who works with parents and young children.

We look forward to hearing your ideas and experiences of grandparenting.  Together, we can talk about the real challenges that grandparents face today and build a community of support and appreciation for grandparents everywhere.

Becky Brittain Ph.D. holds a doctorate in Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology from Santa Barbara Graduate Institute. She is a master teacher who has worked with parents and children of all ages. Becky is a therapist, with more than 25 years of clinical experience, who has helped hundreds of babies, toddlers, and children with developmental and behavioral issues, from ADHD to autism.  As “The Mothering Coach”, she supports expecting and new parents and their babies.  She is also a registered dance-movement therapist and body-centered psychotherapist with a counseling and somatic private practice in St. Louis, MO. Becky speaks about mother- baby development topics at national conferences and actively teaches parenting prep and other baby-toddler classes. She is the author of several publications and is an adjunct professor at Washington University.

Eric Von Schrader is a writer, instructional designer, and learning and communications professional. As the head of his consulting company, NonObvious Solutions, he helps organizations look at challenges in fresh ways – everything from leadership skills to green building education. He has a B.A. in Art History from Yale.