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Listen to this episode, "Why We All Need a Little More 'Shakti' with Shetal Shah" as Publisher, Entrepreneur, former teacher, and school administrator, Shetal Shah joins Dori Durbin!

The need for more diverse books highlighting successful women inspiration was the driving force behind Shetal Shah’s book “Shakti Girls.” In this episode you can learn why Shetal spotlighted specific accomplished Indian women. Hear how Shetal's friend issued a request and Shetal rose to the challenge. Discover the profound impact “Shakti Girls” is already having on girls and families hungry for inspiring and inclusive stories. If you’re a parent seeking diverse books or an educator looking for cross-cultural learning tools, find out more as Shetal shares:

• The Affect of No Representation in Books
• Why Ethnicity Matters to Girls
• Why She Also Wrote for Her Boys
• What a "Shakti Girl" really is
• Purpose Behind What Women "Made" It
• The Art of Book Creation
• Reading of "Shakti Girls"
• What Her Book Means to Parents

More About Shetal:
As a second-generation Indian-American, Shetal hoped to one day see more stories of girls like her fill the shelves of local bookstores. A former educator, Shetal taught world history in all-girls schools where she witnessed how curriculum and literature inclusive of women from diverse backgrounds can have a positive impact on girls’ self-esteem, identity development, and belonging. Shetal also developed and led numerous educator workshops, presenting at national conferences covering topics on pedagogy and diversity and inclusion. Shetal currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and her two young boys while pursuing her writing and mission to bring diversity to bookshelves with stories that inspire.

Buy Shetal's  Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Shakti-Girls-Shetal-Shah/dp/B0BS4C11BQ

Follow Shetal:
https://www.shetal-shah.com
https://instagram.com/shetal.shah.writes
https://facebook.com/shetalshahauthor

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More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books! Find out more here:  https://doridurbin.com/

Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
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Hello and welcome to "That's Good Parenting": the podcast that searches for simple steps to reduce your parenting stress. 

Sometimes those days of feeling like a good parent can feel few and far between. And like you, I personally have struggled with parenting frustration, exhaustion, and even guilt. But I also know that there are solutions out there that we could put to use today. 

My name is Dori Durbin. 
It's my mission to search with you to find simple steps in tools to create confident and resilient kids without losing ourselves in the process. 

You may be wondering who I am. I'm a former teacher, coach, and fitness instructor turned children's book author and illustrator, as well as a Book and Parenting Abundance coach. 

More importantly, I'm a Christian wife and mom of two amazing young adults who, have quite UNIQUELY put me through the parenting ringer myself. I've been fortunate enough to have interviewed hundreds of experts, parents, and authors who have all created parenting tools that have your family's best interest at heart. 

So let's search together to find fast and effective solutions that fit our particular parenting problems. So that we can end more of our days cheering out "That's Good Parenting"!

Did you love this episode? Discover more here:
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More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books! Find out more here:  https://doridurbin.com/

Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
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Listen to this episode, "How a Journey with Epilepsy and a Mom's Instincts Created Hope with Jennifer Simmons" as mom, author, and epilepsy consultant, Jennifer Simmons joins Dori Durbin!

Meet Jennifer Simmons, author of "A Mom's Will: A Story of Hope and Determination in Overcoming Will's Mysterious Illness" and mother of a son who struggled with epilepsy. When her son Will experienced his first seizure at age two, Jennifer entered a world of fear and uncertainty. In this episode she shares her family's journey navigating various medical treatments and strict diets until his seizures were under control. Jennifer offers emotional advice for advocating for your child, trusting your instincts as a parent, and finding hope. She also reads a heart-pulling excerpt from her book and talks about the resources that helped her family cope with Will’s epilepsy diagnosis. This is a MUST listen for any parent.

• How They Saw Different Forms of Seizures
• How They Navigated the Medication Struggles
• What is the Medical Ketogenic Diet
• Proof of Improvement: Halloween on the Diet
• Who Jen's Book is For
• How She Found Necessary Resources
• A Brief Reading of "A Mom's Will: A Story of Hope and Determination..."
• Why You Need to Trust Your Parent Gut
• How You, Too Can Find Hope in Their Story
• Where to Find Her Book and More
  
  

More About Jennifer:
Jennifer Drake Simmons is a devoted mom to sons Will and Blake and wife to her high school sweetheart, Brian.  She graduated with honors from Virginia Tech where she received a B.S. in Nutrition and Exercise Science. Jennifer pursued a career in event planning and fundraising with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in Washington D.C. before she moved home to Pittsburgh, PA. She stays busy making jewelry and volunteering on multiple boards and booster clubs.  Jennifer offers support, encouragement and resources to families living with epilepsy.

Buy Jennifer's  Book:
https://amzn.to/46ImMD7

Follow Jennifer:
https://facebook.com/amomswill
Email: jensimmons4@outlook.com

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-good-parenting/id1667186115

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books! Find out more here:  https://doridurbin.com/

Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

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Listen to this episode, "How History and a Mysterious Belsnickel Character Can Help Teach Your Kids with Bonnie Swinehart" as Columnist, Presenter, Speaker, Children's Programmer, Bonnie Swinehart joins Dori Durbin!

In this episode children's author Bonnie Swinehart discusses her popular middle grade historical fiction "Benjy" book series featuring the mischievously loveable character, Benji. Kids will be entertained by Benjy adventures while also learning about values, consequences, facing fears, and appreciating history. Bonnie also shares how parents can help their kids follow their dreams, learn from mistakes, appreciate history, enjoy family stories and read for facts and fun. Bonnie also talks about:

• How the Series Started
• Her Character Inspiration
• What is a Belsnickel?
• Bonnie Reads "Benjy and the Belsnickel"
• Her Writing Style
• Her Future New Books
• Advice for Aspiring Authors 
• Where to Find Her Books

More About Bonnie Swinehart:
Bonnie Swinehart, a resident of Liverpool, Pennsylvania, is a wife, mother, and author. She holds a degree in Mass Communication/Journalism. Her first book, “Benjy and the Belsnickel” is a Christian historical middle-grade fiction novel. She has also written a study guide and published two more books in the series. Her books not only provide adventure but great life lessons. In the past, she served as writer and editor of a publication she created, Watershed Weekly, which was distributed to 20,000 people weekly. She was honored with a governor’s award for her work on this publication. She then moved on to become a full-time staff writer for three weekly newspapers until she was disabled in an auto crash in 2007. She is now a columnist, author, speaker, presenter, and teacher. Her favorite thing is interacting with children with her author programs.

Buy Bonnie's  Book:
https://authorbonnieswinehart.com/books

Follow Bonnie:
https://www.authorbonnieswinehart.com
Email: bonnieats@yahoo.com

Did you love this episode? Discover more here:
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More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books! Find out more here:  https://www.doridurbin.com

Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

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Listen to this episode, "How Children's Books Can Teach Individuality and Intentionality to Kids with Alistair Gilbert" as lecturer and former therapist, Alistair Gilbert joins Dori Durbin!

Do you remember the magic of bedtime stories as a child? Our guest today is a former therapist turned children's book author who wants to bring back that special bonding time. Learn how Alistair Gilbert crafted his rhyming picture book Miss McBraid to share a message of individuality and acceptance. Tune in to hear his journey from idea to published book, and why reading with your kids matters. Don't miss this inspiring discussion - listen now!

• "Miss McBraid" and Individualism
• Art of CRAFTING Stories
• Does "Miss McBraid" Pass the "Kid Test"?
• Intentionality & Writing Books
• Why Reach Through Kids' Book?
• Future Book Plans
• Speed Round Questions
• Where to Find Alistair & Miss McBraid

More About Alistair Gilbert:
I am a lecturer at the University of Exeter who has always loved stories and language. Being a therapist helped me to see the impact of having various worldviews on someone’s mood and anxiety levels. I started writing children's books with the aim of positively making a difference in the world by helping to teach useful values and morals in fun and creative stories to increase their accessibility.

Buy Alistair's  Book:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739259106

Follow Alistair:
https://www.Instagram.com/aigilbertbooks
https://www.Facebook.com/A.I.GilbertBooks
https://aigilbertbooks.co.uk

Did you love this episode? Discover more here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-kids-books/id1667186115

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books! Find out more here:  https://www.doridurbin.com

Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

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Listen to this episode, "Why Dyslexic Kids Have Superpowers: The Greenbergs Explain" as dyslexic illustrator and co-author Jonathon Greenberg and his mother, retired lawyer, and author, Lynn Greenberg join Dori Durbin!

Lynn Greenberg noticed early signs of dyslexia in her son Jonathan.  At school, teachers wrongly labeled Jonathan as "slow" and "just  being a boy" before his dyslexia diagnosis. But, Jonathan overcame his reading struggles. Their children's book "Robby the Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure" follows a taxi who uses landmarks creatively when dyslexia makes reading signs difficult. Lynn and Jonathan wrote the book to bring dyslexia awareness and show dyslexics have "superpowers".

• Early Signs of Dyslexia
• What Dyslexic Kids Experience
• From Anti-Reader to Reading Whiz
• Why a Dyslexic Kids' Book
• Jonathon Reads "Robby the Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure"
• Advice for Dyslexic Kids and Parents
• Where to Find Jonathon and Lynn Greenberg

More About Jonathon and Lynn:
Jonathan Greenberg: Author and Illustrator
Born with dyslexia, Jonathan could not read and write like many other children his age. So instead of acting out, Jonathan used his struggle as a catalyst for creativity by expressing his ideas through art. Having overcome his learning impediment, Jonathan has fallen in love with reading. Robby the Dyslexic Taxi and the Aiport Adventure exemplify Jonathan’s passion for writing and illustration. He and his mother and writing partner, Lynn, are already thinking of other stories that complement this book.
To learn more about Jonathan and his work, visit Creationaire Arts.

Lynn Greenberg: Author
Lynn is the happiest wife, mom, and grandma. A very retired attorney who loves to cook, exercise, and read, she has seen how positivity with feelings and differences can allow children to grow into happy, productive adults. During COVID-19, when many families were living together with an abundance of unscheduled free time, Lynn and Jonathan began to work on the concepts and ideas for Robby. As ideas developed, they became increasingly invested in the character, his story, and the impact this endeavor could have on others.

Buy Their  Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Robby-Dyslexic-Taxi-Airport-Adventure/dp/B0BTZVVX8H

Follow Jonathon and Lynn:
https://robbythetaxi.com
https://www.instagram.com/robbythedyslexictaxi/

Did you love this episode? Discover more here:
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More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books! Find out more here:  https://www.doridurbin.com

Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

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Listen to this episode, "How You Can Share Kwanzaa's Principles with Kids Through Storytelling" as co-authors Phyllis Williams and LaTricia Smith chat with Dori.

Phyllis Williams and LaTricia Smith discuss their book "The Journey to Nguzo Saba" which creatively teaches kids the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Hear how Phyllis' storytelling and LaTricia's eye for detail combined to bring this book to life. They share their goals of promoting cultural awareness and values through children's literature.

• Necessity Creates Inspiration
• The Principles of Nguzo Saba
• How the Book Works
• How Schools Can Use it
• Future Books Ahead?
• Reading of "The Journey to Nguzo Saba" 
• How Parents Can Use the Book
• Advice to Aspiring Authors
• Where to Find "The Journey to Nguzo Saba" and More

More About Phyllis and LaTricia:
Phyllis G Williams is a creative who likes to educate and empower individuals and community. She is known for listening, giving insight, and being comical. LaTricia is a creative also. She creates jewelry, wood items, and more. LaTricia is known for being diplomatic, having high attention to detail, and   being a lover of culture and love.

LaTricia Smith enjoys reading and has a passion for books. Her hope is that people of all ages find joy and pleasure in reading. She believes some of life's most valuable lessons can be found between the pages of books.

Buy Their  Book:
https://thejourneytonguzosaba.com/

Follow Phyllis and LaTricia:
https://www.livingtheprinciples365.com
https://www.instagram.com/livingtheprinciples
https://www.facebook.com/livingtheprinciplespodcast
https://www.tiktok.com/ltppodcast

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More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books! Find out more here:  https://www.doridurbin.com

Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/store

Listen to today's episode, "How Susan Koehler Hooks Readers and Makes History Exciting with Charlie's Song" as veteran teacher, lifetime literary enthusiast, and middle grade author, Susan Koehler joins Dori Durbin!

What if kids could see history as being entertaining and fun? Discover how Susan masterfully integrates history into an entertaining middle grade novel, "Charlie's Sing" through relatable characters like 12-year-old Charlie and 10-year-old Dahlia. Susan gives insights into crafting multi-dimensional, realistic characters and engaging dialogue. Stay tuned for a special performance of "Charlie's Song" as the song version! Susan's interview includes (and more!):

• Susan reads "Charlie's Song" Sample
• Real Historical Elements in Book
• Emotional Parallels Between Characters & Readers
• Considerations for Character Development
• How Susan Created Personal Writing Challenges
• Creating Realistic Dialogue
• Advice for Kids Wanting to Be Authors
• "Charlie's Song" Sample Sung by W. Heath Fowler

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More About Susan:
Susan Koehler is a veteran educator, a lifetime literary enthusiast, and the author of several books for kids and teachers. Dahlia in Bloom, her first novel for young readers, was named a Best Book of 2019 by Kirkus Reviews, and Nobody Kills Uncle Buster and Gets Away With It, a fast-paced contemporary mystery, was the Florida Writers Association 2022 Children's Book of the Year. Susan's latest book, Charlie's Song, is a heartwarming sequel to Dahlia in Bloom. Even though she's no longer in the classroom every day, Susan still loves to work with students and teachers. You can learn more about her books, author visits, and writing workshops at susankoehlerwrites.com.

Buy Susan's Book:
https://www.susankoehlerwrites.com/contact

Follow Susan:
https://www.susankoehlerwrites.com
https://www.instagram.com/susankoehlerwrites/
https://www.facebook.com/SusanKoehlerWrites/

"Charlie's Song" sung by W. Heath Fowler:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/wheathfowler/charlies-song

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More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori:
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
https://facebook.com/doridurbinbooks

Listen to today's episode, "Why Dinos Don't Have to Eat Dinos: Life Lessons with Jason Singleton and 'Dino Mike''" as Dad, Fine Dining Server, and Author, Jason Singleton joins Dori Durbin! 

What if a dinosaur developed a moral objection to eating other dinosaurs? 
That's the imaginative question author Jason Singleton posed to himself and led to his debut middle-grade novel, "Dino Mike". On this episode Jason reads his tale of a vegetarian T- Rex and shares how he comes up with character names, handles a full-time job while writing, and incorporating life lessons into his book. While not planning to become a writer, Jason has found blank pages to be pretty comfortable. Jason also talks about:

• Jason's Creative Process
• How Jason Names Characters
• How he handles Full Time Work and Author Life
• Conflicts in "Dino Mike"
• Reading of "Dino Mike"
• Life Lessons Found in Dino Mike
• Who Are the Perfect "Dino Mike" Readers?
• What Were Jason's Author Influences?
• Where to Find Jason and "Dino Mike"

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More About Jason:
Author Jason Singleton never wanted to be a writer, but he states he has things to say and that blank pages make the best listeners. He feels that his best writing comes from posing great questions. With his new middle-grade novel, Dino Mike, that story emerged from a question that came to him in the night, what if a carnivorous dinosaur developed a moral objection to eating other dinosaurs?

When Jason isn't writing anthropomorphic dinosaur adventures for middle-graders, he likes to watch football and eat cheeseburgers. He lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is the proud father of a daughter. His favorite dinosaur is a thesaurus.
Dino Mike is Jason Singleton's debut children's novel.

Buy Jason's Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Dino-Mike-Jason-Singleton-ebook/dp/B0BZVCW321

Follow Jason:
https://x.com/1tonpress
https://www.1Ton.Press

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More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori:
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
Email: hello@doridurbin.com

Listen to today's episode, "How Teens Can Journey to the Stone Age: Teen Fiction with Brian Hayden" as Professor of Archaeology/Archaeologist and Teen Author, Brian Hayden joins Dori Durbin! 

What inspires an archaeologist to write a book for kids? Brian Hayden shares information about stone age societies, busts myths, and shares his novel "The Eyes of the Leopard". With decades of excavating prehistoric sites worldwide, Brian reconstructs how our ancestors lived and now brings his research to life through teen fiction set in a Stone Age time. Learn how Brian incorporates his work, history, and fiction in our discussion including:

• Bursting Archeology Myths
• Attack Camels?
• Hunter Gatherers & Tools of Stone Age
• Stone Age Societies
• Why Be an Archeologist?
• Favorite Personal Archaeology Finds
• Why Write a Teen Book?
• About Authentic Teen Character
• Reading of "Eye of the Leopard"
• 2 Things For Parents to Teach Kids Earlier in Life
• Where to Find Brian & His Book

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More About Brian:
Dr. Brian Hayden is an author and archaeologist who has conducted research across four continents, with a passion for understanding past hunting and gathering cultures. He obtained prehistory training in France, studied stone tools with Australian Aborigines, and earned a doctorate from the University of Toronto. For 30 years he worked in British Columbia, excavating an ancient village and recording native uses of food. Now Professor Emeritus at Simon Fraser University, Dr. Hayden has published extensively, including on the Old Stone Age and prehistoric religion. Originally from New York, he now lives in coastal British Columbia.

To learn more, please see: https://www.sfu.ca/archaeology-old/dept/fac_bio/hayden/

Buy Brian's Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Eyes-Leopard-Brian-D-Hayden/dp/1989467423

Did you love this episode? Discover more here:
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More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
Email: hello@doridurbin.com

Listen to today's episode, "How We Can End Generational Trauma Recovery for Our Kids: Sandra Cooze's Expert Insights" as Expert Trauma Healer, Cert. Traumatic Incident Reduction Facilitator, Intuitive Coach and Mentor, Reiki Master/Teacher, and Published Author, Sandra Cooze joins Dori Durbin! 

What happens when a kids experience trauma? 
In this episode, trauma healing expert Sandra Cooze joins us to share her insights on understanding and recovering from generational trauma. As a Certified Traumatic Incident Reduction Facilitator, published author, and developer of the Full Circle Trauma Healing method, Sandra explains how trauma actually gets embedded into our DNA and cellular memory. Hear Sandra's approach to processing generational trauma: addressing not just your experiences but also those inherited traumas from your family lineage. Sandra transforms generational patterns and make a freer, happier life.

• Sandra's Early Years 
• Types of Traumas
• Generational Trauma
• How Parents Can Help Kids with Trauma
• Trauma's Definition 
• What is True Happiness
• Sandra's Therapy Process
• Trauma Incident Reduction (TIR)
• Sandra's "Journey to Yourself" Book
• Where to Find Sandra and Her Book

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More about Sandra :
Sandra Cooze is an Expert Trauma Healer, Cert. Traumatic Incident Reduction Facilitator, Intuitive Coach and Mentor, Reiki Master/Teacher, and Published Author.
Her mission is to revolutionize trauma healing. She designed the 'Full Circle Trauma Healing' method, a multi-modality approach that not only focuses on releasing the trauma, conditioning, and limiting beliefs you had to experienced, but also, the trauma you carried on from your ancestors and generations past.

Find Sandra's  Book:
https://amzn.to/2Mx16Wi

Follow Sandra:
https://www.riseaboveyourstory.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWtXKgCeXe1KSyXP7yksDow
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-cooze-733449b1/
email: sandra@riseaboveyourstory.com

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More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
Email: hello@doridurbin.com

Listen to today's episode, " Why Every Child Sparkles: Aditi Wardhan Singh's Mission" as Teacher/ Writing Coach/ Choreographer, Aditi Wardhan Singh joins Dori Durbin! 

How can books raise cultural awareness and acceptance in kids? Children's book author Aditi Wardhan Singh shares her mission to fill holes in diversity through books and storytelling. Hear excerpts from her children's book "Sparkles of Joy" that celebrates different cultures and reminds kids how they each have unique talents to share. Aditi shares her journey creating diverse books, how she assesses her books' success, and her next projects. Discover where books and dance meet to help every child feel seen and get to know Aditi's heart behind "Raising World Children"!

• Holes in Cultural Awareness and Acceptance 
• Why a Kids' Book?
• Where Dance and Books Meet
• Everyone Sparkles
• About "Raising World Children"
• Kids in Multicultural Places
• Reading of "Sparkles of Joy"
• Assessing Book Success
• Next Book Plans
• Where to Find Aditi's Books

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More about Aditi :
Aditi is author of ten multicultural books and founder of RaisingWorldchildren.com.  When not teaching, she loves writing and choreographing dance recitals. Her passion for cultural mindfulness drives her work in writing and teaching.

Find Aditi's  Book:
https://www.RaisingWorldchildren.com/childrensbooks

Follow Aditi:
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https://www.instagram.com/raisingworldchildren/
contact@raisingworldchildren.com

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More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
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Email: hello@doridurbin.com

Listen to today's episode, "How Math Doesn't Have to Be a Nightmare: 'Make it a Game!' with Betsy Mays" as Math teacher/math curriculum and instruction specialist (and a mom on a mission to make learning math fun for the whole family), Betsy Mays joins Dori Durbin! 

Do you or your child dread math time? Games are the secret for making math exciting! Math teacher Betsy Mays shares her passion for experiential math learning. Discover Betsy's carefully designed games that build math fluency through play. With degrees from ASU and NAU, this mom and math guru is on a mission to prove math can be fun for the whole family. Get game recommendations, teaching tips, and insights to transform math struggles into math success!

• Stopping the Math Overwhelm
• What Makes Math SEEM Scary
• How Responsible Are Parents?
• Why Betsy LOVES Math
• How Can You Brush Up Your Math
• Right Answer vs The Process
• Betsy's Math Games
• Math Passion
• Future Math Games?
• Money Math Struggles
• Parent's Math Mistakes
• What Kids Should Know About Math
• Find Betsy and Her Math Games

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More about Betsy :
Betsy has her bachelors from Arizona State, Masters degree from Northern Arizona.
Mom and math teacher on a mission to make learning math fun for the whole family.
She is also the Founder and Creator of Games by Absolute Zero.

Find Betsy's  Book:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/AbsoluteZero/page/7D46052F-01EE-4033-B79E-58132EE46561?ref_=ast_bln

Follow Betsy:
https://www.gamesbyabsolutezero.com/math-teacher-creates-games-that-make-learning-math-fun-home-or-school
https://www.instagram.com/absolutezerogame
https://www.facebook.com/absolutezerogame

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More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
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Email: hello@doridurbin.com

Listen to today's episode, "How You Can Avoid Unintentional Trauma by Utilizing Relational Parenting with Jennifer Hayes"  as Parent Coach Jennifer Hayes joins Dori Durbin! 

If you're a parent, you may have said something you wished you hadn't.  Learn how unintentional emotional trauma happens and how to avoid it. Discover age-appropriate responses, recognize bias and shame, establish healthy connections, and more wisdom from Jennifer's podcast:

• Jennifer's 20 Year Plus Kids' Background
• Essential Foundational Relationship Skills
• Relational Parenting
• How Relational Parenting Formed
• Unintentional Emotional Trauma
• Parenting with Fear
• Age Appropriate Parent Responses
• Recognizing Our Bias & Shame in Life & Parenting
• Healthy Parenting Relatiobships
• Common Parenting Regrets and How to Avoid Them
• Jennifer's Podcast & Find Her Now!

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More about Jennifer :
Jennie is a Parent Coach and 20 year child care veteran.  From pre-school teacher to Professional Nanny to Juvenile Youth Center Counselor - she has seen it all.  Infants and post partum struggles through teenage hormones.  Her method, Relational Parenting, combines the latest in child psychology research with her 20 years of hands-on work and brings authentic parent-child relationship skills into your parenting toolbox.  Jennie teaches parents the tools to raise children into resilient, healthy, confident, kind adults - who don't need to recover from their childhood.

Jennie works with parents through 1:1 Coaching and her Membership Community - where like-minded parents come together to support each other in the authentic reality of raising kids.

Follow Jennifer:
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https://instagram.com/therelationalparentingpodcast
https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.hayes.507
https://tiktok.com/therelationalparentcoach

Email: jennie@jenniebee.co
Podcast:  https://therelationalparentingpodcast.transistor.fm/

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More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into  engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
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Email: hello@doridurbin.com

Listen to today's episode, "How Your Baby Can Go From Binky to Blooming: Strategies for Baby Brain Development with Michelle Mintz" as Early Development Expert Michelle Mintz joins Dori Durbin. Michelle shares:

• All about Binkies
• Why write a Binky Book?
• "All Done, Binky!" book read by Michelle
• Caregiver Coaching: Gma, Nannies, and More
• SEL skills, COVID, and Babies
• Making better eye contact
• Toy-ganizing Bonds
• Do this today
• Where to find Michelle and her book

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More about Michelle :
Michelle Mintz, M.S., CCC-SLP, The Early Development Expert's background is as a Speech-Language Pathologist for over 25 years, specializing in working with children from birth to 5 years old. Her therapy experiences inspired her to create her unique company, Baby Blooming Moments® which empowers mom, dads, grandparents, siblings, and nannies with babies birth to three, to enrich the way they interact with their babies and toddlers.Michelle earned her B.A. in Speech and Hearing Sciences from U.C. Santa Barbara and her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from Boston University before establishing her private practice in Santa Monica, CA in 1995, having decades of experience working with families. She is also the author of All Done Binky!, a book to help support families with babies and toddlers weaning off pacifiers.

Buy Michelle's Book:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0996397973

Follow Michelle:
https://www.Babybloomingmoments.com
https://www.facebook.com/babybloomingmoments
https://www.instagram.com/babybloomingmoments
https://linkedin.com/MichelleMintz

email: Michelle@babybloomingmoments.com
call: 424-226-2206

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More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
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Email: hello@doridurbin.com

Listen to today's episode, "Why Kids CAN Do Hard Things: Help Inspire Your Kids to Achieve More with Jared Styan" as Fundraising Coordinator Jared Styan joins Dori Durbin. Jared shares:

• Why run up a volcano
• Run logistics
• The mental race
• Motivation to continue
• Biggest surprise of experience
• Why write a book
• Reading of "The Boy Who Ran Up a Volcano"
• Parallels to real life
• How parents can use this book
• Next book adventure plans
• Where to find Jared and his books

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More about Jared :
Growing up on the coast of Australia, Jared spent a lot of his early years surfing and jogging in nature. As he grew older, his lust for adventure continued to grow and he travelled all over the world in search of it.

Initially, he completed two ultra-running adventures both in Australia and South America, which raised over $10000 for various charities. One of these adventures was featured in his debut children's picture book, 'The Boy Who Ran Up a Volcano', which recounts his 13-hour run up a volcano in Peru.

Stay updated on his author website: jaredstyan.com

Find Jared's Book:
https://www.amazon.com.au/Boy-Who-Ran-Up-Volcano-ebook/dp/B0B6MV1DZQ

Follow Jared:
https://www.jaredstyan.com
https://www.instagram.com/jared_styan
Email: jareddavidstyan@gmail.com

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More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
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Listen to today's episode, "How to Halt Your Triggers and Be a Better Parent with Sharon Epstein" as Parent Coach Sharon Epstein joins Dori Durbin. Sharon shares:

• The Last Straw Leading to the Career
• Different Parent Background: Different Views
• Communication & Empathy Needed
• Importance of Modeling 2nd Chances
• Experts: Book a Chat!
• Triggers are Past Pain Now
• How to Halt a Trigger
• Help of 90 Seconds of Breathing
• When Do You Need More Help?
• What All Kids Should Know Early in Life

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More about Sharon :
Sharon Epstein is a certified coach and former corporate leadership trainer who has helped hundreds of parents of toddlers to tweens to trust their instincts, resolve struggles with their kids, and have more peace, love and joy in their family and their life. 

Sharon’s caring, practical approach helps parents gain confidence and skills they can apply with their kids and in all of their relationships. There’s no one size fits all with parenting, because our kids and our families are each unique. Sharon partners with parents to find tools that fit your values and family. 

Sharon has been scuba diving with sharks, loves puzzles, and believes no day is complete without a little piece of chocolate. She lives in Texas with her husband of twenty years and their two teenage daughters.

Follow Sharon:
https://www.sharonepsteincoaching.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-epstein-coaching
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https://www.instagram.com/sharonepsteincoaching/

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More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
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Listen to today's episode, "What Were You Thinking?! How You Can Help Kids Shift from Dino Brain to 'Team Brain' with Tara Gratto" as Parent Educator & Consultant,  Tara Grotto  joins Dori Durbin. Tara shares:

• Her own journey
• The age to build SEL skills
• Using breathing to calm
• What is "Dino Brain" science?
• The "other" brains
• Benefits of a graphic novel
• "Team Brain" reading by Tara
• How parents can best use "Team Brain"
• About the Epic Battle scene
• Emotional regulation
• Tara's "Building Resilience Through Kindness" Program
• Where to find Tara and her book

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More about Tara :
Tara Gratto M.S.Ed, MA, OCT is the Founder of Raising Resilient Children. A long time educator, former preschool owner and social emotional expert, I help parents and caring adults learn tools and skills for social emotional development and emotional regulation in a way that supports their unique family needs. 

Find Tara's Book:
https://www.taragratto.ca/teambrain

Follow Tara:
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https://www.instagram.com/raisingresilientchildren/
https://taragratto.buzzsprout.com/

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More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
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Listen to today's episode, "How Kids Can Still Thrive with Chronic Illness: Resiliency, Life Style, and Juvenile Arthritis with Dr. Saimun Singla" as Integrative Pediatric Rheumatologist,  Dr. Saimun Singla  joins Dori Durbin.  Dr. Singla shares:

• Dr. Saimun Singla's Personal & Career Journey
• Being Diagnosed with Chronic Illness
• When to be Concerned as a Parent
• Emotional & Behavioral Immune System Clues
• Building Kids' Resiliency
• Stress' Affects on the Immune System
• Sleep's Importance on the Immune System
• Nutrition and the Immune System
• Truth About Protein
• Diagnosis toTreatment Path
• What about Remission?
• Making Connections that Help
• Best Advice for Kids
• How to Reach Dr. Saimun Singla

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More about Dr. Saimun Singla:
Dr. Saimun Singla is a triple board-certified physician that specializes in pediatric rheumatology and integrative medicine. Her story is unique because she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis AFTER becoming an attending rheumatologist, causing her to take a few career pivots.  

Her pain points as both a patient and doctor led her to found Rheum to Grow, a private medical practice where she uses conventional rheumatology with integrative medicine to help children and adolescents with autoimmune conditions achieve faster disease control, less disease flares, less reliance on pharmaceuticals, and realistic coping strategies to build resilience in the face of life-long illnesses. 

She lives in Houston with her husband and three very active school-aged children. She not only loves taking care of her patients, but encourages other female physicians to carry out their true passions and avoid burnout in medicine. 

Follow Dr. Singla:
https://www.rheumtogrowtx.com
https://www.rheum.to.grow.tx
https://www.facebook.com/RheumtoGrowTx
Email: info@rheumtogrowtx.com

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
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Listen to today's episode, "How to Teach Kids to Appreciate Their Bodies: 'B is for Bellies' with Rennie Dyball" as Author, Editor, and Ghostwriter,  Rennie Dyball  joins Dori Durbin.  Rennie shares:

• How Horses Inspired Her Author Career
• The "Jiggle" Behind the Books
• Fat Isn't a Bad Thing
• Start The Body Image Talks Now
• Intentionally Illustrating Differences
• Why Parents Will Love This Book
• "B is for Bellies" Book Reading
• How Parents Can Use Her Book
• Next Book... So Cute!
• Where to Find Rennie and Her Books

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More about Rennie:
Rennie Dyball is an award-winning author who has written 15 books and counting, from middle grade novels to celebrity memoirs. She has worked in many areas of media and publishing, and has a special place in her heart for picture books and connecting with the youngest of readers—as well as the adults reading their books aloud. A former writer and editor for People magazine and People.com, Rennie is now the managing editor for The Plaid Horse magazine. She is a lifelong horse lover, a competitive equestrian, and the author of several horse novels. Rennie lives in Towson, Maryland, with her husband and two young daughters. 

Find Rennie's Book:
https://www.harpercollins.com/products/b-is-for-bellies-rennie-dyball?variant=40913615880226

Follow Rennie:
https://www.renniedyball.com
https://www.instagram.com/renniedyball

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
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