PATTI ARETZ is on a parenting journey of her own as a mother of three and grandparent to four.  She has influenced the lives of countless families with over thirty years of work in the field of parenting education and early childhood development.  Her education was derived both formally and hands-on, leaving her mark in The Childrens’ School of La Jolla, The Hanna Fenichel Center of Solana Beach, and as a founding educator at Village Bloom Child Development Center in Encinitas. 

Patti's levity and humor, mixed with her insightful perspective, straightforward approach and clear success-oriented strategies, have been sought after and revered by parents and care givers at all points along their child-rearing journey.  

She was born and raised in New York City and resides in Carmel Valley, San Diego.