Anke Otto-Wolf, PhD

Dr. Anke OttoWolf is an educator consultant, award-winning author, and former innercity teacher dedicated to helping parents and caregivers strengthen children’s emotional resilience and inner authority. She holds a Doctorate in Philosophy. Her work empowers adults with practical, heartcentered tools to guide children toward confidence, calm, and selfworth.

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Children Around the World

Embracing the Toley Ranz 10-point Honor Code of Respect, Love, Healthy and Productive Behavior is living fear-free

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Toley Ranz Videos

Videos, e-books, Activity Guides, Zoom Meetings, Q&A sessions about anti-bullying; Help for Home & classroom

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VOICE OVER

• Anke Otto-Wolf

• Jackie Summit

MUSIC

• Jeffrey Briggs, Guitar
/Composer, Los Angeles.

• Evren Ozan, Flute
/ Composer, Laguna Beach.

• Mary DEHundson, song writer
/singer, Camp Verde.

ILLUSTRATOR

• Mary Britt, Norfolk-VA

TRANSLATION

• Italian: Ala Muletta Colwell, Sardegna, Italy

• Spanish: Nayeli Llamas, San Bernardino, CA

• German: Juergen P. Otto, Berlin Germany, Anke Otto-Wolf

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Organization Volunteers

  • Debra Stevens, Sedona, AZ.
  • Keith & Jackie Summit, Sedona Welcome
  • Volkmar and Bettina Gumbsch, Dresden Germany.
  • Raluca Badea, Sedona, AZ.
  • Karen Damiata, Sedona, AZ.
  • Timo A. Wolf, Bad Hindelang, Germany
  • Patti Peplinski, Milwaukee, WI.
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Dr. Anke developed the BEFORE Framework™ philosophy. This framework helps adults recognize how their presence, language, and choices shape a child’s internal authority- their own inner compass.

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The Bridge Builder within the BEFORE Framework- Your child’s new buddy for BIG feelings! Together with the BEFORE Framework™, little ones learn how to pause, breathe, and choose calm… even when emotions feel HUGE.

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