Tag Archives: raising kids

Virtual Book Tour: Gypsy Nesters

by phyllis, April 22, 2015

Today we are thrilled to host authors Veronica and David James on our blogsite. We will be discussing their book, Going Gypsy: One Couple’s Adventure from Empty Nest to No Nest at All. It’s the story of life after raising kids that is a celebration of new experiences. On a journey of over ten thousand miles along the back roads of America (and a hysterical, error-infused side trip into Italy), they conquer old fears, see new sights, reestablish bonds with family and friends, and transform their relationships with their three grown children. … Continue reading →

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Raising Kids – Little Athletes, Big Leaders

by phyllis, December 7, 2011

“To score on and off the field, your child must first have clear goals and the will, knowledge, and discipline to attain them,” says Bruce Beaton. He’s a Canadian Football League All-Star, two-time Grey Cup winner and author of Little Athletes Big Leaders: Effective Sports Parenting. I love this book, being the grandma of five boys, all involved in one sport or another. I spend a lot of time cheering on the sidelines of baseball diamonds, soccer fields, basketball courts. Trust me, Beaton, with his in-depth and honest approach, has … Continue reading →