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Love entanglement by Jean-Nichol Dufour Love entanglement by Jean-Nichol Dufour May 21, 2012 91214 words Read a sample
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A fresh new author, straight from the intellectually acclaimed X generation, there to answer all your questions. From the beginning of life to the end of the universe, nothing escapes his vision, but only the best can follow his steps, so prepare your view of life for the test. You can abandon, you can reject, you can fight, you can forget but you already passed the finish line of innocence so it is too late to play impudence. Now is the time to separate lies from truth, evil from good, strength from weakness. My presence here as an author has nothing to do with personal gain, I’m here to reveal this reality and give you the option to live or die. Whatever it is today or tomorrow, your world will never be the same after me (humility don’t pay in this reality). As for my life, I sometimes think I’m a monk, but you will probably find me a better name after reading some of my writings. I’m a Quebecker living in Quebec City, French, so my English surely won’t be academically perfect. Not much running around the planet and no expertise, I think I was born revolted as I passed my whole life from 10 years old (the farthest I can remember) revolted and thinking about changing the world. Apart from a moment in the army and at school, as soon as I became adult, I started making actual projects for a different reality. Writing is the only way I found to express my mind, and today, at 37, and I’m proud of my work. I hope you’ll appreciate it, because I believe it is the only possibility for humanity to ascend at the next step of its evolution, more than that, I believe my conclusions are the only way for humanity to still have potential in 100 years, whatever scientists say, and again; sorry for my lack of humility. One facet of the suite of books I wrote is to make the demonstration that the present reality will fail for many logical and spiritual reasons. That’s why, in the first chapter of the first book, I’ll try to get rid of those readers I can guess will automatically go for personal attacks as soon as I’ll describe what I don’t like of the present reality. However, I don’t want my multiple warnings to deter those who want a fresh view of life, that’s why I’ll say to go for the title that interest you the most; if you want to read about how a person can be revolted against the world, then read “Revolted” if you want a different view of the mind then read “The seat of my mind” if you want a different view of god and the universe, read “Oh my god” if you want a description of another reality, read “A new reality” and so on. Finally, don’t judge from my cover art, I never used a drawing program before, and if you want to communicate with me, do it at the following address. Zipyzaty@hotmail.com
The Pied Pipers of Autism by Leonard Oestreicher The Pied Pipers of Autism by Leonard Oestreicher May 17, 2012 68395 words Read a sample
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About the Author I was born in 1948 in Newark, New Jersey. My family moved to the suburbs of New York City before my second birthday. We moved to Levittown and I vaguely remember the excitement of having a TV already built into the living room of our tiny house. My brother, Donald, and I spent many hours as kids watching that set. I remember that my father disapproved of television, an attitude which I thought at the time was hopelessly provincial and old fashioned. My father was an attorney who worked for Sperry Rand. He died of a heart attack at home. I was only eight years old. My idea to become a physician, I think, stems from the grief I felt with his death. Although I can hardly remember him, his picture is always by my desk. It gives me some kind of comfort. My mother, then a widower, quickly finished college and became a teacher, a field open to women at the time. My brother and I became latchkey children, given a lot of leeway and responsibility. We freely roamed the streets of Great Neck, NY, returning home for meals and chores. Mom expected dinner on the table when she returned from work, so I learned to cook meals for the family at a young age. Great Neck, at that time in the early 1960’s, was an upper middle class, largely Jewish, enclave full of bright and politically active teen agers. I was a mediocre student. My mother considered me an underachiever and had the school test my IQ. After I was tested the school agreed. I understood this was a big thing for my mother, but it did not change my academic ways. Later on, when I got an 800 on my math SAT’s, I got the attention of the whole high school for a day but I continued to be a lackadaisical student. I was very active in the Civil Rights movement in high school. Marijuana and the whole counterculture were just finding their way into suburbs. My friends and I made many pilgrimages to Greenwich Village to observe and emulate the ‘beatnik’ generation. After graduating from high school, I went to college at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. I had burnt out on political activism and decided to actually focus on my schoolwork to see if I could qualify to get into medical school. My grades, to my astonishment, actually got quite good and soon enough I was applying to medical school. My dream was to go to medical school at UCSF and after a long wait, my dream came true. I was thrilled to be in medical school and in San Francisco, the most beautiful and interesting city that I have found in the world. I always wanted to be a family practitioner, on the front lines of helping people, getting to know families for the long run. In a strange way, my career has prepared me for this very book. My experiences getting to know people over time in the context of their families and communities has given me the perspective to understand the importance and the workings of social networks. The links of trust, that tie all social networks together and take us to our collective futures and that are so important for all of us, are the daily work of the family practitioner. The focus on prevention of health problems is another important part of our work as family practitioners. In the end The Pied Pipers of Autism’s most important message is a message of prevention and is aimed at all the future children who are at risk for this disheartening disorder. As family practitioners, we have to synthesize the findings from the many medical specialties to form a coherent rational practice for the benefit of our patients. This involves integrating studies drawn from many different fields, weighing the important gems from the overhyped pronouncements. This was another skill which proved essential in the formation of this book. So, in a very real way, the choice of Family Practice prepared me for The Pied Pipers of Autism. The other aspect of my life that prepared me to be the author of this book was my family life. I married shortly after my training was complete and had a family with my first wife, Caroline. Daniel, Emily, and Alex were born five years apart starting in 1975. They have all become fine people and I am very proud to be their father. And then in 2009, I became a father once again with Roseli, my current wife. So I have had a special opportunity to observe and be a part of three generations. The first was my own childhood, in the 50’s, the second, my first family, in the 70’s and 80’s, and now again with Giovanna. In between, I have been involved with lives of my patients and their families. As a result I have an unusually broad personal experience on the nature and norms of childrearing during this period of time and how they have changed. This is of the same time period that ASD has emerged from being a very rare to a very common disorder. My experience comes not from reading a book or looking at a study, but from being there, not just being an observer but a participant in the beautiful process of development in infants and children. So in short, while I have not spent my life in academia studying autism, I feel my life has prepared me to be the author of this important book. - Leonard Oestreicher, MD
Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postnatal time - Poetry collection by NataÅ¡a Dolenc Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postnatal time - Poetry collection by NataÅ¡a Dolenc May 04, 2012 2637 words Read a sample
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Midwife. Poet. Photographer. Painter. Dancer. Reader. Escapist. Dreamer. Art lover.
Baby Girl Names: Biggest Changes in Popularity of 2010 by Nancy Man Baby Girl Names: Biggest Changes in Popularity of 2010 by Nancy Man April 25, 2012 5715 words Read a sample
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Nancy Man is the blogger behind Nancy's Baby Names (http://www.nancy.cc).
Baby Boy Names: Biggest Changes in Popularity of 2010 by Nancy Man Baby Boy Names: Biggest Changes in Popularity of 2010 by Nancy Man April 25, 2012 4386 words Read a sample
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Nancy Man is the blogger behind Nancy's Baby Names (http://www.nancy.cc).
The Most Popular Unisex Baby Names of 2010 by Nancy Man The Most Popular Unisex Baby Names of 2010 by Nancy Man April 21, 2012 3850 words Read a sample
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Nancy Man is the blogger behind Nancy's Baby Names (http://www.nancy.cc).
Baby Girl Names Beyond the Top 1,000 (2010) by Nancy Man Baby Girl Names Beyond the Top 1,000 (2010) by Nancy Man April 20, 2012 56319 words Read a sample
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Nancy Man is the blogger behind Nancy's Baby Names (http://www.nancy.cc).
Baby Boy Names Beyond the Top 1,000 (2010) by Nancy Man Baby Boy Names Beyond the Top 1,000 (2010) by Nancy Man April 20, 2012 39648 words Read a sample
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Nancy Man is the blogger behind Nancy's Baby Names (http://www.nancy.cc).
You're Welcome to Date My Daughter IF... by J. Richard Lewis You're Welcome to Date My Daughter IF... by J. Richard Lewis April 12, 2012 19780 words Read a sample
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J. Richard. Lewis, L.S.M.., M.Div., (and finishing PhD in education at Kent State) http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=678748495 AKA: Rev. Jim, Chaplain Lewis [OH Army National Guard, Chaplain (Major)], PJ (Pastor Jim), JJ (Just Jim), my mom still calls me Jimmy, “Jimbo” is reserved for brother and sister, or “call me anything, just don't call me late for dinner!” A long time ago in a galaxy (or at least a state) far, far away, I was born at a very young age... Youngest of four children growing up in Florida, PK (preacher's kid) until my dad left the ministry a drunk, and PK again (mom, brother, wife and I all started seminary at the same time in 1988). I grew up in the United Methodist Church, which lived out its calling to be the Body of Christ in this world in the midst of my dad's alcoholism. For a time we were barely shy of being homeless and didn't know where the next meal was coming from-- yet God through the church carried us through. I started my illustrious career flipping burgers at McDonalds where I learned a great work ethic that stays with me today (“if you've got time to lean, you've got time to clean...” with the bywords of Quality, Service, Cleanliness shaping everything...), and worked my way all the way up to scraping tar off the sidewalk and doing the stock truck. Great for my career, BUT not so great for my relationship with God. Joined the Navy after high school, where God finally got my attention while sitting in an empty barracks in the Philippines waiting on an early discharge. Romans 8:28 and 8:38 became my beacons through dark times. Went to college in FL starting to explore a life of ministry. Worked at a church camp where I met a really cute girl with whom I thought I'd have a “summer fling.” Didn't work out that way-- after 3 years of dating then courtship, we married, and 25 years later after a roller coaster of ups and downs, my “summer fling” is still getting better (though I don't claim yet to really understand her very well...). After exploring then pursuing our calling to ministry, we both started seminary in 1988, which is where our adventure and challenges really began. Our marriage almost didn't survive, but PRAYER literally brought us through. We served in a variety of church settings while in school, and four local churches full time after seminary. Served in campus ministry at Kent State where I joined the Army Reserves as a Chaplain, have had two deployments to Iraq, and am preparing for a third to Kuwait. Along the way and after other struggles, we brought two beautiful children into the world, a daughter who is quite the athlete, now age 15, and a son, quite the intellectual and dealing with Asperger's Syndrome, now 17. For almost ten years now, Darling Wife has been on two different church staffs running their Christian Education and children's ministries, currently serving as Christian Education Director at Cuyahoga Falls First United Methodist Church. Our directions in ministry, though differing greatly in context, are both build firmly around common themes of spiritual formation.
Excerpts from the Lost Art of Parenting: Training Children for Success by Rick Kraemer Excerpts from the Lost Art of Parenting: Training Children for Success by Rick Kraemer March 21, 2012 8549 words Read a sample
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Rick and Becky Kraemer have been married since 1989, and are the parents of three teenage children, one girl and two boys, who they’ve raised from scratch. Rick is an information technologies architect, and Becky is a substitute teacher in middle and high school. They live in northern California, where they enjoy water sports, many forms of exercise, animated conversations while walking by the lake, facilitating their kid’s social events, volunteering with community organizations, and picking up after Becky’s dog.
The Secret...(for troubled kids). by Robyn Hill The Secret...(for troubled kids). by Robyn Hill Feb. 11, 2012 2267 words Read a sample
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I am a teacher of 16 years. I love teaching and I especially love having fun through laughter and learning. My students will tell you I love learning but I also love the funny things in life too...
The Myths of Single Parenting by Loanda Cullen The Myths of Single Parenting by Loanda Cullen Dec. 29, 2011 1008 words Read a sample
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As a former ex-patriot in Britain, my birthplace, I've finally settled back in Marin County, California, USA, to seek and disseminate germs of Peace. My published writing in magazines, a textbook, and many parenting websites, as well as readings in London pubs,got good reviews. I am finally ready to tackle the family legacy of my mother who passed away in 2006, more relevant today than ever: go 99%, wake up 100%! Okay, grandkids had something to do with it...
Teen Leadership: A Parent's Guide by David Osborn Teen Leadership: A Parent's Guide by David Osborn Dec. 18, 2011 5629 words Read a sample
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David Osborn is a Gulf War Veteran of the U.S. Army. He is married to his wife Danielle where they have known each other since elementary school. David has two dogs, and loves to read self-help books and Role playing Science Fiction (what a combo). He is passionate about leadership and self-development.
Get your teen to talk..... by David C Johnson Get your teen to talk..... by David C Johnson Nov. 19, 2011 1908 words Read a sample
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Respected as one of the nation’s authorities on addiction treatment for resistant young men, Dave is a popular national speaker and the founder of San Cristobal treatment center outside Taos, New Mexico. There, Dave’s innovative approach combines Twelve-Step modalities with adrenalin-pumping outdoor adventures in a 90-120-day program. Prior to San Cristobal, Dave spent nearly 20 years in executive-level positions working with at-risk young men: The Hazelden Foundation, Denver Public Schools, Chicago Public Schools, St. Paul’s Academy, and Vail Valley Academy. His business acumen came from a Fortune 100 post with Pitney Bowes. Dave entered recovery, himself, in 1996. He holds a BA from Elmhurst College and a MEd from Northern Arizona University.
A Broken System: Examining the Clark County Department of Family Services by Misty Reigenborn A Broken System: Examining the Clark County Department of Family Services by Misty Reigenborn Oct. 27, 2011 9587 words Read a sample
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Misty Reigenborn has been writing poetry, short stories and novel length work since she was nine years old. She is the author of thirteen titles: romance novels A Twist of Fate, Crestview Academy: Tory, Crestview Academy: Molli, Crestview Academy: Mellenda, Girls of Gabe's Place 1: Brandy, Girls of Gabe's Place 2: Jessica,Girls of Gabe's Place 3: Robyn,and Girls of Gabe's Place 4: Ami, fantasy novel Mind over Matter, short story collections Second Chance, and This Song Reminds Me of You, poetry collection From the Heart, and non fiction title A Broken System: Examining the Clark County Department of Family Services. She loves to connect with her readers and appreciates an honest review. Find out more at her website! All other e-book titles will be available exclusively on Amazon for the next 90 days but will be back on Smashwords before you know it! Check out the many ways to get free e-books at the author's website!
Successful Kids: The 5 Secrets Every Parent Must Know About Educating Their Kids in the 21st Century by Honoree Corpron Corder Successful Kids: The 5 Secrets Every Parent Must Know About Educating Their Kids in the 21st Century by Honoree Corpron Corder Sep. 22, 2011 4744 words Read a sample
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Honorée Corder has dedicated her life to being a positive force for good. She writes personal and professional growth and development books, and The Successful Single Mom books series. As an executive coach and corporate trainer, she turns service providers into rainmakers, average producers into rock-stars, and dreams into reality.
A Beginner's Guide to Low-Cost Adoptions by John Armeau A Beginner's Guide to Low-Cost Adoptions by John Armeau Sep. 19, 2011 14401 words Read a sample
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John and Emma Armeau have five children, Carmen, Christina, Michael, Jesse, and Brigitte, ranging in ages from 38 to 8. The two oldest children were abandoned and placed in our care by their natural mother. We adopted the three younger children through the U.S. foster care system when they were infants, at no cost to us. We are currently stationed in England.
Letters to Thorbin by Brittney Wentzel Letters to Thorbin by Brittney Wentzel July 07, 2011 4334 words Read a sample
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The Most Feminine Baby Girl Names of 2010 by Nancy Man The Most Feminine Baby Girl Names of 2010 by Nancy Man June 16, 2011 3657 words Read a sample
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Nancy Man is the blogger behind Nancy's Baby Names (http://www.nancy.cc).
The Most Masculine Baby Boy Names of 2010 by Nancy Man The Most Masculine Baby Boy Names of 2010 by Nancy Man June 16, 2011 3782 words Read a sample
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Nancy Man is the blogger behind Nancy's Baby Names (http://www.nancy.cc).
Most Popular 1-Syllable Girl Names of 2010 by Nancy Man Most Popular 1-Syllable Girl Names of 2010 by Nancy Man June 16, 2011 1165 words Read a sample
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Nancy Man is the blogger behind Nancy's Baby Names (http://www.nancy.cc).
Most Popular 1-Syllable Boy Names of 2010 by Nancy Man Most Popular 1-Syllable Boy Names of 2010 by Nancy Man June 16, 2011 1166 words Read a sample
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Nancy Man is the blogger behind Nancy's Baby Names (http://www.nancy.cc).
10,000 Most Popular Baby Girl Names of 2010 by Nancy Man 10,000 Most Popular Baby Girl Names of 2010 by Nancy Man May 24, 2011 30239 words Read a sample
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Nancy Man is the blogger behind Nancy's Baby Names (http://www.nancy.cc).
10,000 Most Popular Baby Boy Names of 2010 by Nancy Man 10,000 Most Popular Baby Boy Names of 2010 by Nancy Man May 24, 2011 30240 words Read a sample
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Nancy Man is the blogger behind Nancy's Baby Names (http://www.nancy.cc).
Supporting Your Child's Reading by Angie Fish Supporting Your Child's Reading by Angie Fish May 16, 2011 2512 words Read a sample
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I am a qualified teacher and Early Years professional who has been working with children for over 5 years. I am also a fitness fanatic and hold qualifications for teaching various fitness classes. Contact me - angelaanne@fsmail.net
7 guides to happy family by Eugene Solomons 7 guides to happy family by Eugene Solomons April 26, 2011 2084 words Read a sample
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Parental Healing: Paradigm Shift by Raymond Koekemoer Parental Healing: Paradigm Shift by Raymond Koekemoer March 15, 2011 25291 words Read a sample
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Father, philosopher, mentor and author Raymond Koekemoer was born in South Africa in 1972. He spent many years studying Eastern and Western philosophies and sacred texts. He also studied various lesser known philosophical works including Hawaiian Huna. Raymond practices various ancient and modern healing disciplines including Emotional Freedom Techique, empathic healing and Tibetan Yoga. He spent most of his childhood studying his parent's methods and even in childhood came up with various parenting techniques. After years of study and parenting himself, Raymond compiled a compact synergy of various philosophies, personal observation and healing techniques into a series of books entitled Parental Healing. Raymond uses a light and entertaining writing style to communicate the subtleties of parental and child care interactions.
Child Care Tips: Know who is watching your child by Julie Prescott Child Care Tips: Know who is watching your child by Julie Prescott Feb. 16, 2011 4330 words Read a sample
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At the age of 27, Julie Prescott became a single parent when her second marriage failed. Her children were ages 1, 4 and 6. For 11 years, she coped with low self esteem, poor earning capability, and feeling all alone. Prescott married again at the age of 38 and became a step-parent of two. The drive to help future single parents started Prescott searching for answers to the problems she knew today’s single parents would face. Interviewing men and women who had already raised their children solo, she found Single Parent Wisdom.
Baby Codes: Top Ten Tips to Help Your Baby Sleep by Kevin Mills Baby Codes: Top Ten Tips to Help Your Baby Sleep by Kevin Mills Oct. 29, 2010 2963 words Sample 100%
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Kevin Mills has been a missionary, a market research analyst, a lawn boy, a receptionist and even performed as an energetic Chuck E. Cheese back in high school. And FYI, the costume isn't nearly as hot or stanky as you imagine. It's worse. Much, much worse. Kevin's been a Stay-at-Home Dad since 2002 when his first son, Kyler, popped into the world. He's since been blessed with two more K Clones: Kaleb and Kara. While all three may act like insane, drunken monkeys at times, he loves them dearly as they have taught him how to slow down, have patience, and laugh at life more often. He and Kim have been married for 18 years and are actively involved at Experience Life Church in Lubbock, Texas, where they lead a marriage enrichment class called "My Marriage Rocks!" In addition to his Dad duties, Kevin also oversees Mills Creative Minds as a product developer. His vision? To raise money for missionaries and churches worldwide by giving away 70% of the company's profits. Baby Codes is the first Mills Creative Minds product, so you can be sure that a minimum of 70% of the proceeds from this book will be given away. Because there's more to life than fattening up a bank account and flashing bling. Much, much more.
Babies having babies. God's manual on parenting. by Free From Bondage Ministry Babies having babies. God's manual on parenting. by Free From Bondage Ministry Oct. 21, 2010 11331 words Read a sample
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Free From Bondage Ministry was started just a few short years ago. As a newly ordained minister, I felt that too many people were tinkering around with God's Word. Translating it into what made them comfortable, rather than how God's Word could help them be accountable and truly righteous. And the stakes are too high to be tinkering. It is your eternal life you are gambling with. Because there is a distinct difference between saying to believe in God, and acting as a believer in God. And that difference could make all the difference for your salvation. The message from Free From Bondage Ministry is simple, yet not easy. But we have seen "miracles" that even many with a strong faith discard as "impossible". Which made us aware that the message we got from God needed to be brought to a bigger public. Hence these books. There is more information available at our website: www.freefrombondage.weebly.com And yes, we are a very small ministry. No bells and whistles, no fancy stuff. We use what comes our way to spread God's Word. So referrals are highly appreciated. May God bless you, Free From Bondage Ministry.
Better Baby Sleep: Infant Sleep Safety by Jane Stockly, M.S. Better Baby Sleep: Infant Sleep Safety by Jane Stockly, M.S. Sep. 17, 2010 4119 words Read a sample
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I teach parent education at a community college. I have worked with families and young children in varying capacities for close to 30 years. I was born in England and now live in Southern California with my husband. I have two daughters, both in college. I hold a Nursery Nursing Diploma, from the United Kingdom; an Associate of Arts Degree in Social Science, from Glendale Community College; a Bachelors Degree in Human Development, from Pacific Oaks College, and a Master of Science Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences, from California State University Northridge (CSUN), where my focus was Family Studies and Parent Education. My book, "Better Baby Sleep" began as the culmination project for my Masters and is a product of research and study of infant sleep, combined with knowledge I have gained through years of practical experience.
Parents' Handbook by Jon Morgan Parents' Handbook by Jon Morgan June 28, 2010 296 words Read a sample
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3 Secrets to Getting Your Child to Listen by Michael Behmer 3 Secrets to Getting Your Child to Listen by Michael Behmer June 22, 2010 14 words Read a sample
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Michael's passion is helping young people, especially those who are labeled “at-risk,” their families, and their communities, nationally and internationally. This passion has lead him to co-create Chaos to Connection, to offer a groundbreaking parenting program to all families. Combining business and project management experience with clinical experience, Michael directs the transformation of therapeutic models and counselor's experience into powerful tools for families. Michael has a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and over 20 years of experience working with youth and families in private practice, therapeutic groups, residential treatment, wilderness therapy, crisis debriefing, and family systems restoration. He co-created Chaos to Connection with Vive's Dave Herz to continue his work to restore families and communities. His work has taken him nationally to New York City’s Harlem and the Mississippi Delta, and internationally to Russia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Haiti, and China. Michael lives outside of Boulder, Colorado with his wife and three children (who always have more to teach him about parenting) and in his free time enjoys playing with his family, biking, fly fishing, snowboarding, writing, and enjoying the bounty of Colorado’s natural wonders.