Meet the Founder

Siggie Cohen is a Child Development Specialist with a Master's degree in education and psychology from Pepperdine University. She has been working in the field for 27 years and her experience covers a large array of prospects, from being a preschool and kindergarten teacher to a director of a Hebrew School, a parenting counselor, a lecturer and a writer.

Currently Siggie is a professor at CSUN, teaching educational psychology to future teachers, and a professor at Pacific Oaks College of Education and Pierce Community College, teaching Child Development classes. She has lectured at Phillips Graduate School, Valley Beth Shalom, Encino Co-Op, Van-Nuys Co-Op, GAIN at Pierce, and numerous nursery schools, schools and community centers. She teaches Mommy/Daddy & Me classes at Discovery School in Tarzana, and counsels parents on issues of child development and family dynamic at Parentwood. Her articles appear on a variety of sites on the Internet and in parenting magazines such as And Baby. As a skilled professional in the field of child development, an experienced teacher and educator, Siggie is a compassionate and creative individual, who demonstrates high standards in teaching and counseling, and fashions a creative environment in which teachers and parents learn and prosper. Siggie has three boys ages 20 (a junior at Berkeley), 17, and 15 (at El Camino High), is the guardian parent of a 17-year-old girl who she has taken under her wing, and shares her life with her long-time partner and soul

…Siggie was absolutely instrumental in helping me to understand and appreciate my young son at time when he and I were experiencing tremendous challenges in our relationship. Combining her strong grasp of developmental issues with a good dose of humor and lots of love, Siggie guided me into a happier and healthier relationship that will undoubtedly last a lifetime. I cannot express my gratitude to her enough.
Terry D.

Siggie has brought to my children's life socialization, spirit, self-esteem, education and friendship. Her very essence created calmness and creativity. Siggie's love for children is overwhelming and a mentor she is a constant source of knowledge and insight into child development.
Susan H. L.

Siggie's endless supply of love and respect helped shape my boys' sense of security and confidence.
Erica B.

Siggie's is patient, intelligent, communicative, calm and creative with children and parents alike. Siggie was always able to decipher each of my daughter's moods and needs and, in turn, took the time to communicate those needs with me. I feel blessed to have had Siggie in our lives and am most appreciative of the incredible start she has given our family. I can only hope more children and more families have the opportunity to work with her.
Debbie T.

As a college graduate I have had many, many courses over the years, from many different instructors. Never have I had a better course than the one Siggie Cohen teaches. Her course should be required for all parents as she presented developmental theories in the most excellent form and displayed practical problem-solving methods. Siggie makes better parents!
Bruce R.

Siggie, you are a special person who brightens up the lives of others every day; thank you for brightening up our life. We are so lucky to have you be such an important influence on all of us.
Jan S.

Thank you, Siggie. You are truly a gift to all those boys and girls, mommies and daddies taking their first steps down the road of parenting education. You have much to share with us all, and you do it effortlessly and with such enthusiasm. Louise L.

Siggie, you have truly contributed to our lives. Your gentle guidance and support, made being first time parents less stressful and in fact freed us up to just enjoy the whole experience of our being mom and dad to our son.
Rose and Steve M.

…my mommy wants to thank you for your continuous support and intellect. She admires your patience and warmth with us all. Most of all, I thank you because you have helped my mom be even a better mom with me and my brother.
Nathan E.

Contact Siggie to find out more.