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Welcome to my blog!
This is a very exciting time for me, as I’ve just completed a redesign of my website, created an author page on Facebook, learned to use Instagram and I am working closely with my illustrator and book designer to create my first children’s picture book, Tessa and the Tease. Meanwhile, I am eagerly awaiting the…
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How to Stop a Bully
One day when our daughter was in 4th grade, she came home from school upset. She told me a boy at school kept calling her names. He would often say, “You’re a jerk!” Our daughter is very sensitive and even this relatively tame abuse made her want to cry. Whenever he did this, it ruined…
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How to Stop a Tantrum
Tantrums are not fun. Every parent has a couple of stories to tell… of being out in public and suddenly finding yourself doing battle with a toddler or preschooler who just totally loses it. Within minutes they may be screaming, flailing limbs, refusing any type of effort to calm down and be reasonable. When this…
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Developing Self-Esteem
Is your child suffering from lack of self-esteem? Is there anything you can do to build their confidence? The answer is YES! Here are some techniques that can make a world of difference: TECHNIQUE #1: LIST THEIR STRENGTHS 1. Make a list of everything good about your child. What are his or her strengths? See…
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To Spank or Not To Spank
“Mom, come on, we were supposed to be home an hour ago. Damn it!” (slap!) That day in the supermarket was one of the most humiliating moments of my life. That slap got me to stop complaining alright. But how much damage did it do to my self-esteem? When my own kids were little, I…