Jon Fogel is the author of Punishment-Free Parenting: A Brain-Based Way to Raise Kids Without Raising Your Voice, a pastor, and a sought-after speaker on parenting, child development, and emotional intelligence. His work focuses on helping parents understand how children's brains develop and how to foster emotional resilience in a way that is both science based and deeply compassionate. Under the handle @WholeParent, Jon's platform has amassed 1.5 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, where he teaches parents how to parent more effectively--with less stress and more success. His work combines modern neuroscience, developmental psychology, counseling, and positive/gentle parenting wisdom, breaking down the science into practical, easy-to-understand strategies for parents. Jon coauthored Set My Feelings Free with his wife, Jess Fogel. Together they homeschool their four children in the Chicago area and empower families with practical tools. Jess Fogel is a nurse, artist, and lifestyle photographer with years of experience working with young children. Her background in health care gives her a deep understanding of how emotions impact both the brain and the body, while her artistic perspective helps translate complex concepts into engaging, accessible stories for young readers. She coauthored and illustrated Set My Feelings Free with her husband, Jon Fogel. Together, she and Jon homeschool their four children in the Chicago area and empower families with practical tools.
