About Ed & Betty Coda

Betty & Ed Coda

Yes, It Really Is Possible to Be Great Parents and a Loving, Passionate Couple

“When you set your intentions and take sincere, positive actions you can still create and sustain the level of joy and excitement that originally drew you together.”

—Ed & Betty

“We became of age as children of the 1960s. We were baby boomers and hippies growing up during an era in which we felt compelled to question authority continually and explore new ideas.

At our core was a belief that we could design our own lives and experience joy in everything we did. We met and fell in love our freshman year of college and we decided to wait to get married until we finished school. The song that kept us going was, Wouldn’t It Be Nice? by the Beach Boys.

Throughout our romance we just knew that no two people had ever been so in love and that no matter what life threw at us, we could handle it.

Early on there were a bunch of things we didn’t know or about which we were just flat out uninformed. Consequently, we learned numerous lessons the hard way. However, being a little naïve when you’re young opens you up to experiences and lessons that set a strong foundation for the rest of your life.

Finally we were married and four years of wedded bliss passed before our six children began to arrive. When they did we vowed to recognize and honor their gifts and the uniqueness in each of them.

We also promised each other we’d hang on to the magic that drew us together so passionately as a couple in college.

Now, are you ready for an understatement? Here it is: Raising six children is an incredible adventure. As the days, weeks, and months began to zip by we discovered little by little that we could not handle the challenges that come with raising six kids on our own. We needed support!

This feeling propelled us on a journey in which we knew intuitively that we should not just seek support, but we should also become a beacon of light and support for others.

With this intention and vibration in our hearts, we built our primary base of support through marriage enrichments like Worldwide Marriage Encounter, ™ Living in Love, ™ and parenting courses from Ho’ala School.

From this foundation we’ve continued to learn, listen, teach, and grow. Now, with love and gratitude we give thanks that as authors, keynote speakers, and workshop leaders our wisdom and insights have brought thousands of couples and families closer together than ever.

Today, our mission is to continue this effort through the new edition of our book, Passionate Parent Passionate Couple, and through our blogs, videos, and workshops.

We hope these gifts make your journey as parents and a couple the fun and fulfilling adventure God intended it to be.”

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