Profile
Sylvia Langford
Psychologist, author and creator of the Langford Method.
For more than 40 years, one question has guided her work:
“How can a person develop the self-control and willingness to act they need to achieve their goals, regardless of their personal, family and social circumstances?”
Journey
Six Experiences That Shaped Sylvia
High-performance athlete
Sports coach
English teacher and pioneering Kumon instructor in Chile
Clinical psychologist
Entrepreneur
Supporting people with additional needs
The method
The Langford Method
Drawing on this experience, she developed a model based on six everyday habits: following instructions, self-control, independence, calmness, willingness to act and practice. Through structured learning programs, more than 88,000 students in Chile, Peru and other countries have participated in the Langford Method. Its programs combine habit formation with the development of skills such as language and mental maths.
Recognition
Awards and Recognition
- 1984
“Best Athlete”, Chilean Field Hockey Federation
- 1985
“National Top Scorer”, Chilean Field Hockey Federation
- 1997
“Kumon Chile Instructor”, in recognition of her contribution to student growth and continued participationRio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 1998
“Pioneer Instructor”, Kumon ChileTokyo, Japan
- 1999
“Kumon Chile Instructor”, in recognition of her planning and of students who progressed beyond their school levelSalvador, Brazil
- 2007
Recognition on International Women's Day for her career and contribution to the municipality of La ReinaPresented by Mayor Luis Montt and the Municipal Council
- 2014
“100 Leading Women”Economía y Negocios, El Mercurio, Chile
In the media
Media Coverage
Television
08- Una Belleza Nueva, with Cristián Warnken
- Matinal Mucho Gusto
- Nicolate, with Nicolás Larraín
- Caso a Caso, with Eli de Caso
- Bienvenidos
- Inspiradores
- Interview on Cable Andino
- Education debate
Publications
13- “La psicomaga”Article in Spanish
- “La revolución Langford”Article in Spanish
- “El impacto transformador del Método Langford en contextos educativos”Article in Spanish
- “El método para no criar niños malcriados”Article in Spanish
- “Educar en armonía”Article in Spanish
- “La psicóloga que ayuda a los padres a no criar niños malcriados”Article in Spanish
- “El error de la sobreprotección adulta”Article in Spanish
- “Criar es difícil: significa hacerse cargo de tu hijo y dejar de culpar a otros”Article in Spanish
- “Hablamos de que la educación es mala, pero no hablamos de los niños”Article in Spanish
- “Jugar es vivir”Article in Spanish
- “Un camino para que los estudiantes sean protagonistas de su propia vida”Article in Spanish
- “Padres 3.0: los desafíos de ser padres”, with Felipe VielArticle in Spanish
- “El desafío de los padres hoy es lograr que sus hijos hagan lo que tienen que hacer”Article in Spanish
Radio
04- Panellist on Eli de Caso's program “Aló Agricultura”
- “Divina Conexión”, with Kenita Larraín: parenting and early childhood education
- “Divina Conexión”, with Kenita Larraín: tantrums in children and adults
- Live broadcast on Niclimit, “¿Educación o evasión? El rol de la tecnología en la educación moderna”
After working directly with more than 14,000 people, one conclusion stood out:
People build lasting change through systematic practice — strengthening their willingness to act, developing good habits and building the skills they need to achieve their goals.
Learn More About the Langford MethodNot sure where to start?
The 2-minute quiz suggests one habit to focus on first, with a practical idea to try.
Take the 2-Minute Family Habits Quiz