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Sunday, June 12, 2011 8:54:58 AM
Monica Epperson wrote a blog post titled Book Review by Lia Constanda, "Smart Moves":
Monica said, "“Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All In Your Head”, by Carla Hannaford, Ph.D. Reviewed by Lia ConstandaThe book was originally written in 1995 by neurophysiologist and educator Carla Hannaford. The second edition was published in..." more
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 7:34:27 AM
Monica Epperson wrote a blog post titled The Day My Mother Left:
Monica said, "Reading material for children of divorced parents“The day my mother left” by James ProsekReviewed by Lia ConstandaThe writer has published several books for children, focusing primarily on his passion for fishing and nature. James Prosek is..." more
Friday, January 14, 2011 9:25:24 AM
Monica Epperson wrote a blog post titled Book Review by Lia Constanda:
Monica said, "“It’s not the end of the world” by Judy Blume Reviewed by Lia ConstandaJudy Blume, the writer, has written many successful books for different age groups. Her books identify the concerns of young children and teenagers in relation..." more
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 2:45:15 AM
Monica Epperson wrote a blog post titled Blended Love Newsletter:
Monica said, "http://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-from-Blended-Love.html?soid=1103636417256&aid=lHt8SuDeDt0"
Monday, November 29, 2010 2:05:23 PM
Monica Epperson wrote a blog post titled Book Review by Lia Constanda:
Monica said, "Tis' the season to invest in books for children of divorce! Book: The Day My Mother Left (yes, a divorce fiction book for young teens) by James ProsekThe writer has published several books for children, focusing primarily on his passion..." more
Monday, November 8, 2010 9:59:32 AM
Monica Epperson wrote a blog post titled Evil in Our Midst:
Monica said, "This past week I read a book by Sharon Doty titled Evil in Our Midst. As a sexual abuse survivor I assumed I was fully equipped through experience to protect my own child from sexual predators, boy was I wrong. Sharon points out our approach..." more
Sunday, October 10, 2010 9:41:06 AM
Monica Epperson wrote a blog post titled Chili On the Square:
Monica said, "If you are in Tulsa, OK this Friday..." more
Thursday, August 26, 2010 4:43:23 PM
Monica Epperson wrote a blog post titled Speak:
Monica said, " “Women have sat indoors all these millions of years, so that by this time, the very walls are permeated by their creative force, which has, indeed so overcharged the capacity of bricks and mortar that it must needs harness itself to pens..." more
Thursday, August 12, 2010 3:12:21 PM
Monica Epperson wrote a blog post titled Revelation to Action:
Monica said, ""There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children."Nelson MandelaWhat does America value? More concrete - what do you value? Do we recognize the human experience called, "childhood" and deem..." more
Friday, July 16, 2010 11:02:49 AM
Monica Epperson wrote a blog post titled This Little Light of Mine:
Monica said, "The day had been crazy. Sasha, Blended Love's Executive Director, and I had been whisked abruptly into Fox 25's interview studio for our 8:20 a.m. interview around 8:17 a.m. or so. Being out-of-towners to the area we had to rely..." more
Sunday, July 11, 2010 6:17:01 PM
Monica Epperson wrote a blog post titled Power of Photography:
Monica said, "Ever wonder what a kid is thinking? Ask them. They will usually tell you if you look like you are genuinely listening.I have been giving my kiddo a camera since she was three years old. I learn so much about her from her..." more
Thursday, July 8, 2010 6:40:34 PM
Monica Epperson wrote a blog post titled Sisters:
Monica said, "The thunder is crashing and I am in a full sprint to my sister's room. Not because she is the oldest, she is actually seven years younger, no I am in a panic that only the stubborn, strong sister of mine can cure. As I slide under the..." more
Monday, July 5, 2010 10:23:39 AM
Monica Epperson wrote a blog post titled "Our" Time, Child-Centered Divorce Month:
Monica said, "I remember when I was a kid, my dad always resurfaced on the 4th of July. He loved it. I think somewhere in his noggin he decided that the 4th was our holiday, so most of my memories of the 4th include him. What a wonderful gift to..." more
Monday, June 28, 2010 5:02:26 PM
Monica Epperson wrote a blog post titled the child of divorce:
Monica said, "Sometimes I really ponder why I care so much about children of divorce. I have been married and enjoying a child that has two parents. I've been blessed to have the "good life" I dreamed of having when I was a little girl going through..." more
Monday, June 7, 2010 4:30:32 PM
Monica Epperson wrote a blog post titled Inspired to Help:
Monica said, "When I was asked to come read my picture book to kids at Skelly Elementary two years ago, I had no idea the inspiration that would follow.I came in as a new author elated to share my experience as a child of divorce and promote becoming a journal..." more
Sunday, May 30, 2010 10:21:02 PM
Monica Epperson wrote a blog post titled A 5-to-8-year-old child:
Monica said, "5-to-8-yr old children of divorce often think families come with mommies, daddies, doggies, kids. They wonder, "Will daddy get a new mommy? A new doggy? A new little boy?" Are people replaceable? When one parent leaves, they fear the other could..." more
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 10:08:18 AM
Monica Epperson wrote a blog post titled Statements that put Kids in the Middle:
Monica said, "These are recorded responses from parents....not realizing they are putting kids in the middle of their bitterness."You want to go on vacation with your father, after all he's done to us? Fine. Leave me here alone.""I know how boring it can be at..." more
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 2:56:17 PM
Monica Epperson wrote a blog post titled Broken Chocolate Hearts:
Monica said, "Traditionally when we think of Valentine’s Day, we visualize love all around – especially in our schools. Can we ever forget all the boxes we decorated to hold our special treasures and kind words from our peers?Several years after my parents..." more
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 9:32:37 PM
Monica Epperson wrote a blog post titled Where is daddy?:
Monica said, ""My daddy went to Oakland," wailed six-year-old Roger. "Where is Oakland?" he asked me, not knowing it was close by. "Is Oakland in Mexico?" Since at age six or seven children have no concept of geography, space, and distance, their thinking is..." more
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 10:49:07 AM
Monica Epperson wrote a blog post titled Underwater:
Monica said, "Poem written by a young girl of divorce and abuse.Children of divorce are 50% more likely to be abused than children with two parent homes.Underwaterdarkness falls again tonightthe wakes come crashing downdoes anyone know my world in this towni long..." more
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 3:36:45 PM
Monica Epperson wrote a blog post titled I Can't Share...:
Monica said, "When I was asked to contribute to the The Child of Divorce blog, I began to worry. I began to worry about my parents, about sharing too much. I worried about how exposing my vulnerability will be seen, by some, as exposing weakness. The child of..." more
Tuesday, September 6, 2011 5:21:55 PM
Monica Epperson wrote a blog post titled A Heart with Two Homes:
Monica said, "A Heart with Two Homes by Monica EppersonReviewed by Lia ConstandaThe writer of “A Heart with Two Homes”, Monica Epperson is the CEO and co-founder of the organization “The child of divorce, Inc” (formerly known as “Blended Love,..." more