Can a Princess Be a Firefighter? is an empowering picture book by award-winning author Carole P. Roman that encourages children to follow their dreams.
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By: Robyn Chausse,
on 8/23/2011
Blog: WOW! Women on Writing Blog (The Muffin) (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
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By: Bianca Schulze,
on 4/20/2016
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By: Guest Posts,
on 8/6/2014
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Children notice and point out differences all the time, and it’s natural. But hopefully as we mature, we learn that all individuals are unique and that everyone is “different.”
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By: Bianca Schulze,
on 8/5/2014
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As a children’s entertainer, Jimmy Vee has combined his love for kids and passion of children’s books in his rhyming picture book by using his “Same Is Lame” philosophy—a philosophy that is all about self-‐acceptance and knowing it’s okay to be different, as well as embracing the differences of others.
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By: Bianca Schulze,
on 5/24/2014
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Kathleen Boucher has created a book dedicated to empower all children to dream big, share kindness, spread love and be happy. Using a conversational style that will have readers believing this book is just for them, she teaches children that they have the power to choose their own thoughts and that each thought has the power to become something.
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By: Robyn Chausse,
on 8/23/2011
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Do you find it increasingly difficult to move forward? Is your energy and time all tied up in other obligations? Do you desire to reach for more but find you don’t have the strength left to grasp your goal?
I had been dealing with that same issue for a very long time and was completely frustrated with my lack of progress. I didn’t have a clue as to the root of the issue. I had goals, I had the work ethic, I had the passion but every time I gained momentum something would happen to pull me backward.
There were obviously some clues. For one thing, I felt spread thin. I was trying to build a business, manage a household, be on-call care giver for my parents, be the family peacemaker and boost my sister’s self-esteem and creativity. Hey, family comes first right? Yeah, until it all came to an ugly head.
So there I was standing in my living room screaming into the phone at my poor brother; I had lost it completely. The worst thing was that it wasn’t his fault. A relative had come out for a visit. She wasn’t handling her itinerary very well which was causing difficulties for people who were trying to make plans. My mother became so stressed she had a mini stroke and I had been led to believe that my brother was the one causing all the confusion. It was not until my sister started laughing at the whole scene that I realized there was something more happening-- really, what kind of person laughs at their family falling apart? Not being one to make a rash decision, I decided I needed time to step back, way back, and think this whole thing through.
How is it I find myself in this position? Is there some old definition of who I am, or my place in the family, that I am still in agreement with? Why do I repeatedly take my sister under my wing when I know she is manipulative and not to be trusted? What lies underneath the choices I make? Do I purposefully yet unknowingly hold myself back?
Then comes the tough ones… What do I feel I gain by not succeeding? Is there some emotional reason I prefer to always be reaching and not grasping? Does some part of me want to stay in this unappreciated, watch-over-everything-and-never-reach-your-dreams state?
We like to tell ourselves that we are free individuals making conscious decisions for ourselves yet the majority of our actions come from the unconscious, the reflex area of conditioned responses and adopted viewpoints. Call them memes or baggage these are the tethers that keep us from wandering too far from where we’ve been-- the roots of self-sabotage. The only way to cut these ties is to consciously discover our unconscious beliefs and refuse to grant power to them any longer. How do we find them? By paying attention to our reactions, or reactive actions, and questioning ourselves why we do a certain thing. By acknowledging when our mouth says “yes” while our gut says “no” and having the courage to investigate why. By asking “is this really true” to every little jab our nasty inner voice throws at us. And by stopping to think before we agree with the memes other people say to us such as, “you gotta pay your dues before you find success” or “money is the root of all evil.”
I’m done. It’s over. No more. These are powerful words. As you find your memes go ahead and tell them, “No more, I’m done with you.” Then keep moving forward.
By Robyn Chausse
picture credit: The Great Houdini Gallery
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By: HipWriterMama,
on 3/28/2008
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Middle Child worked on her first grade "All About Me" project these past couple of days. I'm a big believer in letting my children do their own projects, so I really didn't think I needed to do anything hands on with her on this, except help with spelling. I didn't take into account all the pictures she wanted to paste onto her poster board documenting her life from babyhood to present time.
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By: HipWriterMama,
on 2/14/2008
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I know I'm going to sound like a curmudgeon, but at the risk of it, I'll tell you what's on my mind. I'm not sure why we need to have a Valentine's Day. Say, what? Yes, you read this correctly. While it's sweet and all that we have one day dedicated to acknowledge the love we have for the special person in our life, and vice versa, for some reason, it just seems so lame to me. The fact we need
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Sooo cute! I love the sunflowers. I think your daughter would make a lovely president!
Oh, I love that flower painting! Hat tip to the artist!
I want to visit the White House!I love kid's projects!
Pretty! Great work, #2. (Sounds like she wants to run for Empress, though.)
When my brother worked in DC we got to visit the White House - private tour. Very cool. Went out in the rose garden, went into the press room.
My girls both did their "Star of the Week" project in second grade that involved a lot of photos and artwork. Last month I put each of the posters in IKEA frames for the wall in the playroom/computer room/junk room. They make me smile.
I love her confidence. Not just about being president, but about wanting to have all the pictures of her, just really going for it. Very cool!
Food is clearly an important issue! I can't help giggling over the answer, "so people would listen to me"! White House or Bust.
I hope as president she promises everyone some candy -- I mean an apple -- in every pot. :)
As a teacher it does my heart good to hear a parent say, "I'm a big believer in letting my children do their own projects..." This is the way to celebrate where each child is "at". With this gift of childhood, I believe she will make it to her dream job.
I love to hear what kids have to say! She sounds like a wise gal indeed!
Vivian,I love the sunflower painting! When I read posts like this, I'm reminded of the wonderful career I had as a teacher in an elementary school. I really enjoyed doing art and writing projects with my students.I hope your daughter has an opportunity to visit the White House some time in the not-too-distant future.
Love the painting! Confident and fresh. She sounds like a great kid. :-)
Adorable art, adorable answers.