I’m the mother of four children, so life is a little hectic, but lots of fun. (I’ll admit that I’ve served orange soda to my family for breakfast trying to pass it off as orange juice. Oh, well.)
 
Besides making breakfast, I’ve:
• Published seven books on parenting, child development, and children’s ministry, including the best-seller, I'm a Good Mother for the not-so-perfect mom. (It’s much easier to write about children than actually have them and raise them!)

• Directed the United Nations Early Childhood Program in New York City.

• Developed and managed the Johnson & Johnson System of Family Centers.

• Published articles in Children and Families, eFamily News, The Church Herald and Child Care Information Exchange.

• Hosted a cable television show, “Today’s Family.”

• Presented keynotes and workshops to parents, educators and corporations.

• Prepared a gourmet dinner of organic vegetables from my own garden. (Just Kidding!)

“Inspirational, encouraging and real,” that’s what audiences and readers across the country have to say about Gigi Schweikert. Known for her humor and practical messages, Gigi is a popular speaker for educators, churches, women’s events, and parenting seminars. Gigi is a national expert on early childhood education, parenting, and leadership.

Gigi’s published many books on child development, parenting, and children's ministry:

There’s a Perfect Angel in Every Child: Positive Discipline that Works!, Howard Books, A Division of Simon & Schuster.

I’m a Good Mother, for the not-so-perfect Mom, Howard Books, A Division of Simon & Schuster.

Soy una buena madre, Spanish version of I’m a Good Mother, for the not-so-perfect Mom.

Prime Times, 2nd Ed: A Handbook for Excellence in Infant and Toddler Programs, Redleaf Press.

Holding the World by the Hand, Howard Books, A Division of Simon & Schuster.

The Church Nanny’s Essentials: Spiritual Guidance and Practical Resources for Preschool Ministry, New Hope Publishers.

Church Nanny SOS: Teaching Discipline Essentials for Preschool Ministry Volunteers, New Hope Publishers.

God, God what do You See? I See a Mother Looking at Me, Howard Books, A Division of Simon & Schuster.

Gigi also contributes to periodicals and journals including The Church Herald, Children and Families, eFamily News, Northwest Baby & Child, Cricket Magazine, BabyBug, Chattanooga Christian Family, and Child Care Information Exchange.

Gigi directed the United Nations Early Childhood Program in New York City and developed the Johnson & Johnson System of Family Centers. Her other clients include Prudential, Community Bible Study International, MOPS, Bank of America, Merck, IBM, and Johnson Wax.

Gigi also hosted the television show, “Today’s Family.” When Gigi’s not in front of the computer writing, she’s behind the wheel of a mini-van carting around her four kids. Gigi lives in New Jersey with her husband, four children, three dogs, many chickens, and one turtle.