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Jenny Grant Rankin

Author, Lecturer, & Writer (see https://jennyrankin.com/bio) at Psychology Today
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Dr. Jenny Grant Rankin is a White House-honored Mensan with two doctorates (a Ph.D. and L.H.D). She is a former Fulbright Specialist for the US Department of State who keynotes large conferences, writes books, writes an online column for Psychology Today, and teaches college courses. She has lectured at such institutions as the University of Cambridge (teaching the PostDoc Masterclass), the University of Oxford (St. Anne's College), and most recently Ivy League at Columbia University (teaching a class for its SAFE Lab research initiative). She delivers keynote/plenary presentations at major conferences (over 200 presentations so far); teaches workshops for researchers, educators, federal agents, and others on the best ways to share information and educate; and also speaks at non-academic venues (such as TED and International Comic-Con). Dr. Rankin has written 14 nonfiction books, as well as an ongoing online column for Psychology Today and over 200 journal papers and articles. Dr. Rankin was honored multiple times by the U.S. White House, and the American flag was once flown over the U.S. Capitol Building in honor of Dr. Rankin and her professional contributions). Her many media appearances include ABC News, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Business Insider, CBS News, CNN, CTV News, Forbes Magazine, Fox News, GB News: Britain’s News Channel; Good Housekeeping, HuffPost (Huffington Post), The Los Angeles Times, MSN, National Public Radio (NPR), NBC News, Newsweek, The New York Times, Nonfiction Authors Association (NFAA), O: The Oprah Magazine, The Orange County Register, Reader’s Digest, The San Diego Union Tribune, The Seattle Times, The Sun, Sunday Star-Times, Telemundo News, U.S. News & World Report, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post, and congressional testimonies to inform legislation. She also volunteers for Mensa, of which she is a lifetime member. Visit https://jennyrankin.com/bio for her full bio.

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  • FAFO Parenting: Balancing Freedom and Safety in Child Development
    Dr. Rankin emphasizes that FAFO parenting is suitable when consequences are safe, teaching children resilience and problem-solving. However, she warns against excessive freedom due to immature decision-making abilities. Complementary strategies like Montessori or Waldorf methods offer structured independence. Parents should ensure children feel supported, not neglected, while navigating life's challenges.
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  • “Mensa genius ...[and one of] America's smartest writers”
    - Orange County Register on Dr. Jenny Grant Rankin

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