
Trusted for 45 Years
Love and Logic is a research-driven, whole-child philosophy founded in 1977. Our approach is used by leading educators, parents, and other professionals worldwide.
Helping Raise Responsible Kids Since 1977
Helping Raise Responsible Kids Since 1977
The Love and Logic Institute is dedicated to making parenting and teaching fun and rewarding, instead of stressful and chaotic. We provide practical tools and techniques that help adults achieve respectful, healthy relationships with their children. All of our work is based on a psychologically sound parenting and teaching philosophy called Love and Logic®.

Meet Our Founders

Jim Fay
Founder and former school principal. Over 40 years of experience as a speaker, consultant. Jim Fay has become one of America's most sought-after presenters in the fields of parenting, positive discipline, and classroom management.

Charles Fay, Ph.D.
President of the Love and Logic Institute, Inc. Charles Fay, Ph.D. is a parent, author and consultant to schools, parent groups and mental health professionals around the world.

Foster W. Cline, M.D.
Founder and psychiatrist. Dr. Cline is an internationally renowned child and adult psychiatrist, as well as the co-author of Parenting with Love and Logic. His love of children and passion for changing lives.
“ Help kids become their own best problem-solvers, so you don’t have to solve their problems for them.”
- Dr. Charles Fay
Love and Logic Fact Sheet
What Is Love and Logic All About?
The Love and Logic Institute is dedicated to making parenting and teaching fun and rewarding, instead of stressful and
chaotic. We provide practical tools and techniques that help adults achieve respectful, healthy relationships with their
children. All of our work is based on a psychologically sound parenting and teaching, whole-child philosophy called
Love and Logic.
What Is Love and Logic?Children learn the best lessons when they're given a task and allowed to make their own choices (and fail) when the cost of failure is still small. Children's failures must be coupled with love and empathy from their parents and teachers.This practical, research-based philosophy is backed with over 45 years of experience. Parents can apply it immediately to a wide range of situations instead of struggling with difficult counseling procedures.
Who's Behind It?
Jim Fay - founder and former school principal - view biography
Foster W. Cline, M.D. - founder and psychiatrist - view biography
Charles Fay, Ph.D. - president and school psychologist - view biography
Why Does It Work?
Uses humor, hope, and empathy to build up the adult/child relationship
Emphasizes respect and dignity for both children and adults
Provides real limits in a loving way
Teaches consequences and healthy decision-making
What Parents and Educators Have to Say
"After studying this parenting program, 'Becoming a Love and Logic Parent,' I rave about the fact that it has helped
me and other parents I know develop usable, practical skills, as opposed to just learning another theory about what I
should be doing."
- Peter Burnett, parent, Portland, OR.
"My teachers and I could see the advantages to the school of putting parents' back in control.' My job as a school
administrator is much less stressful now thanks to Love and Logic."
- Judy Griswold, principal, Aurora, CO.
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How Do I Get Started?
To learn more about Love and Logic in action, attend a conference, or simply receive more details, call 800-338-4065. Once you've employed Love and Logic, you'll see positive results right away, whether you're the parent of a toddler or a teenager, care for one child or teach a classroom full of children!
A Partial List of Available ResourcesLove and Logic Parenting Online
Teaching with Love and Logic
Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood - Second Edition
From Bad Grades to a Great Life! - Book
Keeping Cool When Parenting Heats Up
Visit our online store to view all resources for parents, educators and trainers.
Webinars and Graduate-level Credit
Find a complete listing of our Webinars and Courses.
The Love and Logic Institute is dedicated to making parenting and teaching fun and rewarding, instead of stressful and
chaotic. We provide practical tools and techniques that help adults achieve respectful, healthy relationships with their
children. All of our work is based on a psychologically sound parenting and teaching, whole-child philosophy called
Love and Logic.
What Is Love and Logic?Children learn the best lessons when they're given a task and allowed to make their own choices (and fail) when the cost of failure is still small. Children's failures must be coupled with love and empathy from their parents and teachers.This practical, research-based philosophy is backed with over 45 years of experience. Parents can apply it immediately to a wide range of situations instead of struggling with difficult counseling procedures.
Who's Behind It?
Jim Fay - founder and former school principal - view biography
Foster W. Cline, M.D. - founder and psychiatrist - view biography
Charles Fay, Ph.D. - president and school psychologist - view biography
Why Does It Work?
Uses humor, hope, and empathy to build up the adult/child relationship
Emphasizes respect and dignity for both children and adults
Provides real limits in a loving way
Teaches consequences and healthy decision-making
What Parents and Educators Have to Say
"After studying this parenting program, 'Becoming a Love and Logic Parent,' I rave about the fact that it has helped
me and other parents I know develop usable, practical skills, as opposed to just learning another theory about what I
should be doing."
- Peter Burnett, parent, Portland, OR.
"My teachers and I could see the advantages to the school of putting parents' back in control.' My job as a school
administrator is much less stressful now thanks to Love and Logic."
- Judy Griswold, principal, Aurora, CO.
Read More
How Do I Get Started?
To learn more about Love and Logic in action, attend a conference, or simply receive more details, call 800-338-4065. Once you've employed Love and Logic, you'll see positive results right away, whether you're the parent of a toddler or a teenager, care for one child or teach a classroom full of children!
A Partial List of Available ResourcesLove and Logic Parenting Online
Teaching with Love and Logic
Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood - Second Edition
From Bad Grades to a Great Life! - Book
Keeping Cool When Parenting Heats Up
Visit our online store to view all resources for parents, educators and trainers.
Webinars and Graduate-level Credit
Find a complete listing of our Webinars and Courses.