You are a storyteller. You communicate with words, and you do that by telling stories, hour after hour, all day long! Writing is simply taking the story that exists in your head—an experience, thought or idea—and recording it on paper in the same way you might speak it out loud. My method is simple and fun. I use photographs to spark imagination and get you writing without thinking too hard. Every lesson teaches the craft of writing using your life experiences, and if you do each lesson by the end of the book you’ll have completed your first memoir! Reviews and Testimonials
At last, a source of compassion and support for divorced mothers facing the realities of raising children when their lives are at their most vulnerable and their self-images at their most fragile. A guild through the endless decisions, the confusing emotions, and painful memories—toward freer, more stable, and happier lives. Filled with practical, reassuring advice on single parenting in the modern world, this is much more than a book on coping—it is a source of understanding, encouragement, and strength that will help single women to nurture their children, resurrect their spirits, and create the life they want. Reviews and Testimonials
A step-by-step map to overcoming the inner and outer obstacles to finding healthy, happy love. The information and stories in this book will enable you to define the relationship you’re looking for and to determine what you need and want from a new partner. You will gain a set of love skills that, once learned and practiced, allow two people to create a relationship that really works. This book will show you how to: present your real self to others with confidence, set realistic dating expectations, learn new couple skills, have great sex, and successfully blend your life with a new partner.
If Women Ruled the World shines the spotlight on women’s opinions and ideas and suggests concrete calls-to-action, challenging women to be true participants in leading the world. With poignant personal essays from more than 15 women, this visionary book invites women to take on today’s issues—from the personal to the political—and asks that we all rise to the occasion to create a world of grace and humanity.Reviews and Testimonials
The ultimate daybook for every mom—101 inspirations to remind mothers that all the hard work is worth it! This is your invitation to sit down with me for a cup of tea. We need to be reminded why we do all the homemaking, cooking, loving, and working. How Does She Do It? Shines a light on the glorious success that every mom is, even on the most hectic days. How do we do it? Take a break, pull up a chair, and share the secrets and rewards of motherhood.Reviews and Testimonials
365 Parenting Series
Encourage your child’s creativity with 365 fun, simple activities using materials you have at home. These activities don’t require many trips to the craft store for elaborate materials, but instead encourage children to create and explore using common household items. The adventure starts in your pantry, your backyard, or your catch-all drawer!
“Projects that you can do with your kids, and even better, activities they can do by themselves.”—Family Circle
“Now there is a solution to every day of the year.”—Parenting
A complete guide to HAPPY, healthy mealtimes Here it is-the cookbook parents have been waiting for, filled with carefully chosen, great tasting, good-for-you, kitchen-tested recipes that appeal to the whole family, especially the kids! Encourage healthy attitudes toward food and lifelong, wholesome eating habits with 365 Foods Kids Love to Eat!
From making a monster mask to going on a bike photo safari, 365 Smart Afterschool Activities will let kids’ imaginations soar with terrifically fun things to do during those valuable afterschool hours and beyond. 365 Smart Afterschool Activities is perfect for parents, teachers, grandparents, babysitters and youth leaders. Illustrated by children, a terrific variety of adventures await you, including activities for: –Crafts –Dance and movement –Drama –Games –Hobbies –Nature –Self-Esteem –Writing
Inspiring and insightful, 365 Ways to Raise Great Kids will help you accomplish what all parents want: to raise bright, caring, honest, respectful and creative children. In this important book, you will find a concrete, activity-based guide for nurturing and building life skills in your children that will enrich them and your entire family.
365 Games Smart Toddlers Play will help you make the best of the time you and your toddler share, every day of the year. Each day with your toddler brings new experiences for them and new opportunities for you to teach, share and grow closer to each other. Bestselling parenting author Sheila Ellison fills each page with fun, practical ways to create and enhance those special everyday moments. Perfect for: Parents Grandparents Child-care providers Baby-sitters