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How can parents reduce stress during the holidays?

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Life is stressful...and even more so during the holidays. Finding the time to get everything done and the money to do it can be overwhelming. I just did a blog post that gives several easy fixes to…Continue

Are Children Putting a Strain on Your Marriage?

Started May 29, 2011 0 Replies 1 Like

Image via WikipediaA recent study of couples found that 90% were less happy with their marriage once they became…Continue

Is Kindergarten the New First Grade?

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Image via WikipediaThey say you can’t go back.What do you think?I remember walking into P.S. 199 as a student…Continue

Tags: Book Sale, Book Blog Tour for Max the Dog, Book Fair and Book Signing, giveaway, kindergartens

Book Fair & Book Signing and so much more!!!!

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Image via WikipediaI've got a bunch of stuff to share:Info on Vitamin CInfo on an upcoming BOOK FAIR AND BOOK SIGNING THIS SUNDAY,…Continue

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Why Attend a SCBWI Conference #2013AFCC

Why attend a SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) conference?I’ve been writing picture book stories since I was a kid.But it’s only been in the last couple of years that I have seriously pursued the craft of…See More

Jun 3

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Play It Safe This Summer: Window Safety

Jake, at Time after Time, has a Sunday Post Challenge. The theme this week is WINDOW.STAY-TUNED FOR THE WINNER OF THE CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK GIVEAWAY!Do your kids like to look out the window? When my children were small, they loved watching birds fly from branch to branch and cars zoom down the road. A rainy day offered an under-the-sea look at the world while wintery frost created beautiful patterns on the window…See More

May 20

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Endangered Species Day: Gone Fishing: Oceans by the Number Review and Activity

Today is Friday – so we have a children’s book to review to add to the Perfect Picture Book resource list that author Susanna Leonard Hill is building on her blog. For more wonderful reviews from authors, educators and others who contributed today, please go…See More

May 18

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I Was Invited To Speak in Singapore!!!!

In less than two weeks, I'll be flying to Singapore to participate in the 2013 Asian Festival of Children's Content.This annual international conference brings together authors, illustrators, publishers and other creators of children's media.I'm thrilled to have been invited to share my passion for using picture books as a parenting tool to build self-esteem and strengthen the parent-child connection. The event organizer, The National Book Council of Singapore, places great emphasis on…See More

May 11

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Super Bowl Sunday: Including the Kids with Snacks and Stories

Super Bowl Sunday is three days away. What does Super Bowl Sunday mean to you? Are you having a Super Bowl Sunday party at your home? Does your family cluster around the TV, watching all of the action?If you have young children, you can include them in the festivities. Read this wonderful picture book. Invite them into the kitchen to help prepare some yummy and healthful Super Bowl Sunday snacks.…See More

Jan 30

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Vivian Kirkfield commented on Vivian Kirkfield's blog post 'Connecticut School Tragedy and a Children's Christmas Story'

"Thank you, Susan! You picked out one of the most important points...age-appropriate discussion is crucial...we want to reassure our young children, not scare them. ;)"

Dec 17, 2012

Susan Kimber-Skeete commented on Vivian Kirkfield's blog post 'Connecticut School Tragedy and a Children's Christmas Story'

"I agree that it is very important that the discussion is age-appropriate. We will continue to pray for the families affected."

Dec 16, 2012

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Connecticut School Tragedy and a Children's Christmas Story

1993…The Year of the Graduations (Junior High, High School and College)We raised our three children in a small Connecticut town less than thirty minutes from yesterday’s tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School.For twenty-five years we lived happily and peacefully. Our children went from elementary schools to middle schools to high schools and finally to college.They didn’t always agree with our rules…and we didn’t always agree with their behavior. But that is part of parenting and part of…See More

Dec 15, 2012

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Susan Kimber-Skeete commented on Vivian Kirkfield's blog post 'How To Help Kids Deal With Anxiety: The Worry Glasses'

"Great post!"

Nov 30, 2012

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How To Help Kids Deal With Anxiety: The Worry Glasses

Many people suffer from anxiety…adults as well as children. But the question is: how to help kids deal with anxiety. The Show Me How program uses picture books to help young children deal with the challenges they face so today, for Perfect Picture Book Friday, I’ve chosen a story that addresses that problem.…See More

Nov 30, 2012

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Sunday Post: What Are Our Greatest Natural Resources?

Have you ever thought about what are our greatest natural resources?Are they forests of timber?Are they pristine rivers flowing freely?Are they the foods that the earth provides?…See More

Nov 25, 2012

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Parenting Advice from the Andy Griffith Show

Today is Perfect Picture Book Friday where I link up with Susanna Leonard Hill’s fantastic group of picture book writers, illustrators, librarians and others who contribute a picture book review.Before I get to the picture book review, I wanted to share some thoughts about parenting.Last night, my husband and I enjoyed watching an old Andy Griffith Show from the 1961 season…”…See More

Nov 24, 2012

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Thanksgiving Day: Thankful Thoughts and Thoughtless Tragedies

Spending time with each helps keep the spark alive…relationships are strengthened when you take on challenges together. Today, November 22, 2012, is Thanksgiving.It is also the 49th anniversary of the assassination of President John…See More

Nov 22, 2012

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Vivian Kirkfield left a comment for Susan Kimber-Skeete

"Hi Susan, I'm always moved by the plight of children all over the world..it was a post I had to share.:) Have a beautiful Thanksgiving...and thanks for the friend request. All the best, Vivian"

Nov 20, 2012

Vivian Kirkfield and Susan Kimber-Skeete are now friends

Nov 20, 2012

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What is your blog name?: Positive Parental Participation

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Share a little something about yourself with other moms.: Mom of 3 (all grown with children of their own), educator, parenting speaker and author of SHOW ME HOW! BUILD YOUR CHILD'S SELF-ESTEEM THROUGH READING, CRAFTING AND COOKING. I love hiking and fly-fishing with my husband..when I'm not reading, crafting or cooking with kids.

What is your blogging philosophy?: I blog about the ups and downs of parenting and share my experiences of life, clutter and the occasional skydive.

I have been blogging since...: Summer of 2010

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Why Attend a SCBWI Conference #2013AFCC

Posted on June 3, 2013 at 1:35am 0 Comments 0 Likes

Why attend a SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) conference?

I’ve been writing picture book stories since I was a…

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Play It Safe This Summer: Window Safety

Posted on May 20, 2013 at 2:36am 0 Comments 0 Likes

Jake, at Time after Time, has a Sunday Post Challenge. The theme this week is WINDOW.…

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Endangered Species Day: Gone Fishing: Oceans by the Number Review and Activity

Posted on May 18, 2013 at 4:39am 0 Comments 0 Likes

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I Was Invited To Speak in Singapore!!!!

Posted on May 11, 2013 at 5:12pm 0 Comments 1 Like

In less than two weeks, I'll be flying to Singapore to participate in the 2013 Asian Festival of Children's Content.

This annual international conference brings together authors, illustrators, publishers and other creators of children's media.

I'm thrilled to have been invited to share my passion for using picture books as a parenting tool to build self-esteem and strengthen the parent-child connection. The event…

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At 10:28am on January 17, 2011, Cinderella Of Boston said…: Thank you for the friendship.

At 7:17pm on January 16, 2011, Memorable Children Books & Gifts said…: Thanks Vivan for the friend request

At 3:42pm on January 15, 2011, Cynthia ~ The Girlz Korner said…: Hi there and welcome from The Girlz Korner in upstate New York where you'll find light, witty and rather entertaining articles on every topic imaginable from The Little Black Dress to Making Whoopie. So if you get a chance to kick back and exhale, if only for a brief moment ... come on over and see me some time. Don't be too overwhelmed by MBC. The ladies are awesome here and sooo embracing. Hope you enjoy your stay :)

At 3:05pm on January 15, 2011, Cinderella Of Boston said…: Welcome and Hi. Time is precious to us all, I know and this may seem so overwhelming with everyone vying for your attention. Hope your stay here is awesome. But, if you're a petite woman 5'4" and under & would love to read great articles about the best things that come in small packages ~ come on over for a visit and stay a spell ... we'd love to have you.

At 11:38am on January 15, 2011, DP Nguyen said…: Hi! Welcome to MBC. Wishing you the best of luck. I hope you'll check out my blog and follow my blog with Google Friend Connect. (I always follow back!)

I also feature a mom blog directory on my blog, and would love for you to join up and get more traffic to your own site! Feel free to ask me any questions you might have about navigating this site, or about blogging. I love helping and connecting with other bloggers - whether new or experienced.

I look forward to meeting you and reading your blog! :-)

-DP
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