With some states reopening and other states shutting down portions of their economy, it is a confusing time for everyone about next steps, especially children. With…
Personal Goals – Go After Them
Last weekend my lifelong dream of publishing a book came true. Yes, I know I signed a book contract almost two years ago, so in that…
Changing Course
Recently I sent a manuscript I had been working on during COVID-19 and the stay-at-home order to my most trusted reader Cathy Gust. During the writing…
Reading Resources for Parents and Children
Did you know more than 675 million print books were sold in the United States in 2018? Of course, this number from Statista covers all printed…
How to gain insight to your child’s feelings
Let’s face it, the world as we know it has completely turned upside down. The sense of normalcy we all are used to has stopped for…
What’s the Next Big Idea?
As I mentioned in a previous post, SOAR is not the first book I’ve written. I was in the middle of writing what I hope will…
Goals for SOAR
With three months until my first published book is officially available, it has me thinking what are my goals for SOAR? When can I say I…
Tips for Parents on How to Manage Family Anxiety
At this difficult time of uncertainty, anxiety is running high in kids and parents alike. Parents are managing extra stress in their careers by working from…
The Publishing Process
It has been 16 months since I signed a book contract with Schiffer Publishing for SOAR, and while I am so excited to see the end…