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Listen to today's episode, "Protecting Your Kids During Divorce: Expert Tips with Anna Krolikowska" as Divorce Attorney and Mediator, Anna Krolikowska  joins Dori Durbin.  Anna shares:

• Why Anna Chose to Specialize in Divorce
• Keeping Kid's First
• Best Ways to Protect Your Kids
• Reducing Divorce Stress on Kids
• Divorce Challenges for Kids
• Deciding Your Best Path
• Showing Kids They Are Valuable
• Mental Health Professionals Involvement
• 2 Important Things Kids Should Know About Divorce
• Where to Find Anna Krolikowska

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More about Anna:
Anna P. Krolikowska, a Northbrook Collaborative Divorce attorney, and Mediator focuses her practice in the area of family law. Anna realizes that importance and the impact family law matters have not only on her clients, but also on their families. From divorce and child custody to any judgment modifications, Ms. Krolikowska considers the unique circumstances of each case, to develop a course of action designed specifically to address each client’s unique needs. As a litigator, trained mediator and a collaborative professional, Anna is able to offer to her clients diverse, and creative approaches to resolving marital disputes.

Anna is highly respected  by her colleagues and has been honored as one of the Best Lawyers in America (2023),  “Top 50 Women Lawyers” (2021) and “40 Under 40” (2019 by the Chicago Daily Law, and an Illinois Super Lawyer in Family Law annually since 2019. Anna was elected and served as President of the Illinois State Bar Association, a voluntary professional organization of 30,000 Illinois attorneys from 2021 to 2022. She was only the 5th woman elected President of the ISBA since its inception in 1877.

Follow Anna:
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email: anna@annaklaw.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

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Listen to today's episode, "Bilingual Canine Tales: Creating Bilingual Books Kids Love with Alondra Bustos" as Early Education Professional and Children's Book Author, Alondra Bustos Garcia  joins Dori Durbin.  Alondra shares:

• Why Books Help Teach New Languages
• Alondra's Past
• About Alondra's Love for Books
• Book Inspiration Differences
• "The Phoebe and Penny Series 1" Reading
• What Parents Can Teach from Her Books
• Secret Sloths
• Favorite Part of Being an Author
• Next Authoring Steps & Find Her Books

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More about Alondra:
Alondra Bustos Garcia is an author, an early childhood educator, and self proclaimed dreamer who has published two bilingual children's books. Her hope is to create rich bilingual literature for kids. 

Find Alondra's Books:
https://www.amazon.com/Phoebe-Penny-Serie-Spanish/dp/1736425412

Follow Alondra:
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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

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Listen to today's episode, "Embracing Ethnicity: Rediscovering & Celebrating Your Bilingual Heritage with Janny Perez" as Bilingual Parenting Educator/Entrepreneur and Author, Janny Perez  joins Dori Durbin.  Janny shares:

• The Latina Mom Legacy Podcast
• Who Janny Serves
• Common Problems Reclaiming Ethnicity
• Why Reclaim Your Past
• Reading: "Nobody Told Me This About Raising a Bilingual Child"
• Making Language Learning Fun
• What Janny Wishes Kids Knew Earlier in Life?
• Where to Find Janny and Her Book

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More about Janny:
Janny Perez is the founder of Mi Legasi, an online platform that helps Latina moms and multicultural families raise bilingual children who are connected to their roots through courses, blogs, and products. She is the author of "Nobody Told Me This About Raising a Bilingual Child," a guidebook that draws on her own experience and research to offer practical advice to parents who want to raise bilingual kids. She is also the host of The Latina Mom Legacy podcast, a podcast for parents that want to leave a Spanish language and Hispanic heritage legacy for their kids.  She is a passionate advocate for bilingualism and multiculturalism, and her mission is to promote family, the Latino community, and bilingualism or multilingualism. Janny partners with parents, teachers, and brands that share her vision, and her online platform has helped countless families navigate the challenges of raising bilingual children. She is a proud mother to an 8-year-old multilingual daughter and is supported by her rockstar husband.

Find Janny's Book:
https://amzn.to/3KKAUmv

Follow Janny:
https://www.milegasi.com
https://www.instagram.com/milegasi
Email:  contact@milegasi.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,  "Chirp's Real Journey: with Massage Therapist-Author-Future Physician, Rebecca Gladney" as Registered Massage Therapist; Billing Analyst, and Children's Book Author, Rebeca Gladney joins Dori Durbin.  Rebecca shares:

• Massage and Medical Musings
• Book Inspiration: Home
• It (Might Be) About Her Nephew
• "Chirp's Large Day" Reading
• Real Places Behind the Story
• How Her Book Affected Her Business
• About Being an Author
• Next Steps and Books
• Where to Find Rebecca & Her Books

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More about Rebecca:
Rebecca Gladney (she/her) is an emerging children’s book writer. Prior to stumbling into her writing journey, Rebecca had well established herself as a registered massage therapist in St. John’s. She continues to treat clients while exploring this creative process in her spare time. Her first book, Chirp’s Large Day, was self-published and became available in the fall of 2022. She hopes to make the Chirp books a series sharing some of her favourite things about Newfoundland through its whimsy, interjecting messages of inclusivity, and that magic is everywhere.

Find Rebecca's Book:
http://www.ChirpsAdventures.com

Follow Rebecca:
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http://www.facebook.com/Chirp's Adventures

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,  "From Legal Briefs to Children's Books: A Quest to Represent with Tiffany Obeng" as Attorney by trade, mama, and Children's Book Author, Tiffany Obeng  joins Dori Durbin. Tiffany shares:

• From Lawyer to Kids' Books
• Underrepresented Groups in Books
• New Themes for Kids' Books
• Tiffany's Creative Inspiration
• Reading of "Andrew Learns About Lawyers"
• Different Books, Different Illustrators
• Favorite Things About Being an Author
• Where to Find Tiffany & Her Books

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More about Tiffany:
Tiffany is a lawyer and author of several educational and inspiring children's picture books. Tiffany creates books featuring Black children and families in spaces where they have historically been absent. Her books also feature Black child characters in normal everyday situations. In this way, all children are normalized, humanized, and the world can be made a safer place for them. Her books include popular kids' career books Andrew Learns about Lawyers and Andrew Learns about Engineers; season book Spencer Knows Spring and honesty book Scout's Honor. To learn more about Tiffany and her books, you can visit her website: www.SugarCookieBooks.com.

Find Tiffany's Book:
http://www.sugarcookiebooks.com/shop

Follow Tiffany:
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http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/sugar-cookie-books

Email: sugarcookiebooks@gmail.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,  "The "Effie" Effect: Diversity, Kindness, & Empathy with Jennifer Morhaime" as Territory Manager, mama, and Children's Book Author Jennifer Morhaime joins Dori Durbin. Jennifer shares:

• How Effie Was "Born"
• Why a Hedgehog Character
• Jennifer's STEM Book Applications 
• Story Reading "Effie's Friendsgiving"
• Holes in Literature
• Being an Author
• On Imposter Syndrome
• How Her Books Benefit Her Own Kids
• Why YOU Should Write Kids' Books
• Next Books and Their Muses
• Where to Find Jennifer & Effie

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More about Jennifer:
Jennifer has been writing since she was about 10 years old. It has always been a passion, an outlet for her anxiety and emotional discomfort, and a creative escape. The fear of being judged by putting herself out there held her back for many years. Releasing Effie Goes to School in 2021, and making a dream a reality is still surreal; but now that the door is open, Jennifer’s creative drive is opening up tenfold.
 
After the loss of her brother Bryan in 2019, Jennifer realized life is short and chose to face her fears and start living her dreams. She is supported by her loving husband and two beautiful boys. Along with her books, Jennifer works full time, teaches art in her sons class every month, and always has time for family and friends.  

I love reading to children and seeing their eyes light up as they make connections with the characters and storylines. 

Find Jennier's Book:
Http:/www.jmorhaimebooks.com/shop

Follow Jennifer:
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---> PARENTS: Want kids to participate in the Dino drawings Jennifer mentioned?
Email them here:  info@jmorhaimebooks.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, "The Magic of 'Dragon's Breath': The Inspirational Influence of Dr. Dawn Menge" as Special Education Teacher,  professor, and Children's Book Author, Dr. Dawn Menge joins Dori Durbin. Dawn shares:

• The Queen Vernita Educational Series
• Empowering Kids With Workability
• "Dragon's Breath"
• Personal Pain Redirected Into Book
• Reading from "Dragon's Breath"
• Long Distance Class Visits
• Why Amazon Reviews Matter
• Future Books in the Series
• Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
• Where to find Dawn and Her Books

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More about Dawn:
Dr. Dawn Menge has won seventy International awards as the published author of the Queen Vernita's Educational Series and Dragon's Breath, including the Special Recognition Champion Award from Conquering Disabilties with Film, Best Written Word from Miracle Makers Film, Hollywood Dreams Film and International Author Boss Award from Power Conversations Magazine. Her published works also include: THE SIX FEDERAL INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN GOALS AND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THEIR IMPLEMENTATION IN PREPARING FOR TRANSITION.

Dr. Dawn Menge has a PHD in Education. She specializes in Curriculum and Instruction. She also holds a Master's and a Clear Credential in Moderate/Severe Disabilities and a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development. Dr. Dawn Menge has been teaching students with severe cognitive delays for over twenty years, and mentors/lectures graduate students.

Dr. Dawn Menge is the mother of three, and the grandmother of six beautiful grandchildren.

I love reading to children and seeing their eyes light up as they make connections with the characters and storylines. 

Find Dawn's Book:
https://www.rushmorepress.com/menge-events

Follow Dawn:
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http://www.instagram.com/dawnmenge
http://www.twitter.com/queenvernitasvisitors

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,  "6-Steps for Parenting with More Joy & Less Yelling with Susan Morley" as Parenting Coach, Susan Morley joins Dori Durbin. Susan shares:

• Susan's Career "Why"
• Busy Lives, Shorter Patience, More Clients 
• The Six-Step Plan
• The Vision & Mission Statement 
• Parenting Seasons
• Running From Responsibility
• Meeting Kids' Needs
• Steps 4-6
• Common "Problem" Themes By Age
• Family Happiness
• How to Reach Susan
• Piece of Parental Advice

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More about Susan:
Susan Morley is a Certified Elementary Educator and Parenting Coach with over 10 years experience helping moms end constant power struggles with their children, get on the same page as their parenting partners, and start having more fun with their families.
As a mom of two young adult women, one of whom was “spirited” from the moment she took her first breath, Susan created a Six Step system to help parents of spirited children set healthy limits and boundaries so they can feel confident that they are raising successful and happy adults.
It is Susan’s passion to help create new, deeper connections as they create a family legacy of love and success for generations to come.
When not on Zoom or on the phone with clients, Susan enjoys her new phase of parenting, “empty nester” and can be found on tennis courts around Atlanta or spending time with her husband Dean in the North Georgia mountains.

Follow Susan:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanlmorley/

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,  "Building Faith Through Fiction: A Teen Christian Author's Journey with Verity Lucia"  as Mom, Former Architectural Designer and Engineering Associate, and Teen Christian Author, Verity Lucia joins Dori Durbin. Verity shares:

• Verity's Architectural Legacy
• Using Writing to Lead the Way
• Having a Heart for Teens
• About Devils and Demons
• Realities of Writing
• Reading of "Secrets: The Truth Will Out"
• About the Characters
• Who is Verity
• Next Series Plans
• Where to Find Verity's Books

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More about Verity:
I'm Verity Lucia. I'm a wife, mom to four awesome kids, and a former wayward teen.  I was raised in a loving Christian household, but as a teen had too many questions about our faith and not enough answers. So, when I left home at seventeen as a non-practicing Catholic and threw myself into an unhealthy college environment with nothing but my own desires to guide me, the result wasn't pretty.
I was on fire, not for God, but for architecture and chasing my dreams.
Fortunately, God drew me out of the mess I'd made, and I finally saw that His ways were better than mine. I  surrendered to His will, and now instead of designing buildings, I write the books that I needed as a teen and young adult. 

FInd Verity's Books:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NKJ4P91
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2GHVZYD

Follow Verity:

Here you can download 2 FREE chapters of book #1: "Hidden: Don't Fear the Unseen"
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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,  "From Poultry-Raising Military Man to Children's Book Author with Douglas Berry" as Supply Technician USAF Carolina Pines Lodging and author, Douglas Berry joins Dori Durbin. Douglas shares:

• Story of Jasper's Creation
• Douglas' Extensive Experiences
• Working with an Editor
• Douglas' "Why" for Kids' Book
• Douglas' Plans for HIs Books
• Class Visits and Reader Reviews
• Reading of "A Day at the Beach with Jasper and Friends"
• Rhyming Technique & Illustrations
• The Goal of Douglas' Writing
• Favorite Book as a Kid
• Future Plans for Jasper the Rabbit
• Where to Find Douglas and His Books

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More about Douglas:
Douglas Berry Lived in Phillipsburg, NJ till about 15, moved to Marion Station, MD and my family purchased a Poultry farm (about 45,000 chickens per flock).  Joined the US Air Force in 1985 and served 20 years as an Armament System Specialist maintained the weapons systems on A-10 and F-16 aircraft and loaded munitions as well.  I was stationed at Davis-Monthan AFB Tucson, AZ, Kunsan AB South Korea and Shaw AFB, SC.  4 middle east deployments, 2 to Kuwait and 2 to Saudi Arabia.

FInd Douglas' Book:
https://www.amazon.com/day-beach-Jasper-Friends/dp/1637109695

Follow Douglas:
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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, "Thriving as a Parent: Boundaries, Respect, Self-Care, and Healthy Relationships with Daniela Schweiger" as Life&Business Transformation Coach, Daniela Schweiger joins Dori Durbin. Daniela shares:

• Daniela's Life-Changing Moment
• Setting Boundaries with Kids
• Parents Are Parents, Not Friends
• Being there for Your Kids
• Teaching Respect to Kids
• Early Intervention for Life
• Our Job as Parents 
• How to Reach Daniela

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More about Daniela:
Your Psychologist, Therapist, Lawyer, Nutritionist, Entrepreneur, Business owner, Certified with GoPro Academy, Certified with CardoneU, Expert in working out past traumas, Anxiety, Depression, Accountability, Life & Business Transformation coach, serving entrepreneurs & business owners to boost sales & productivity by 40% in less three months.

My near-death experience of a 7-day coma changed my life radically. I help others identify and permanently eliminate their limiting beliefs to achieve their wants.

Follow Daniela:
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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, "Connected Family Wealth & Health: Exploring the Link Between Money and Well-being with Matt Paradise" as Renowned Financial Education Specialist, Matt Paradise joins Dori Durbin. Matt shares:

• Matt's Career Journey
• Why Money Frequently Feels "Taboo"
• Educating Pre-Schoolers About Money
• Why Money is A Family Lesson
• Re-Routing Scarcity Mindset
• Money's Affect on Health
• Matt's Book "Financially Capable: A Friendly Guide to Building Whole-Health Wealth"
• What Matt Wishes Kids' Knew About Money

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More about Matt Paradise:
Matt Paradise is a renowned financial educator who is passionate about transforming lives. He has empowered more than 100,000 people to improve their credit scores, pay off their debt, and save enough money to achieve their financial goals. As a highly sought-after speaker, he has taught people in all walks of life, from Harvard University’s lecture halls to homeless shelters throughout New England. 

A man of great faith, Matt has volunteered with multiple nonprofit boards. He served as chairman of Early Childhood Alliance, president of the Massachusetts Jump$tart Coalition, and member of the board of Boston Career Connections. Matt also ran a HOPE worldwide food pantry with his wife, serving 500 families per month. He is currently the treasurer of the MetroWest Nonprofit Network.

On his personal path to financial well-being, he has overcome drug addiction, homelessness, cancer, and a liver transplant. He is a proud father, loving husband, and care provider for his in-laws. His poodle named Odyssey keeps him active, and music soothes his soul. He gave up a professional drumming career years ago, but enjoys playing in his church band and with friends. Matt and his family live in the Greater Boston area.

Follow Matt:
Http://www.mattparadise.com

Matt's Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Financially-Capable-Friendly-Building-Whole-Health-ebook/dp/B0C5FV1VTN/

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 this episode, "How a Grandma Turned Her Grandson's Baby Talk Into a Hilarious Children's Book: "Conversations with Emari: What is Emari really saying?" with Donna Wason as Program Management Specialist and children's book author, Donna Watson joins Dori Durbin.

Meet author Donna Watson, who shares the story behind her heartwarming children’s book inspired by her grandson Imari’s first year of babbling and milestones. She reads a hilarious excerpt depicting his feisty arrival into the world. We learn how Imari’s parents encouraged the book and about Donna’s plans for more books chronicling his childhood adventures. With a passion for motivating children, she hopes to bring families together through humor. Donna also gives a sneak peek into an upcoming book for adults based on moving forward during uncertain times.

• Donna's Background
• Imari as the Inspiration for the Book 
• Reading an Excerpt from the Book
• Reactions from Imari's Parents
• Donna's Future Book Plans

More About Donna:
Donna Watson is a lightworker, who always feels an enormous pull towards helping others. Lightworkers are affectionately known as Earth Angels or Spiritual Beings who volunteer to act as beacons of light on the Earth towards serving humanity. This would explain her chosen career profession, in which she supports and empowers college students in transforming their lives through education. She holds an associate degree in Business Administration and a bachelor's degree in Marketing. She was recently blessed with her first grandchild, Emari. Her grandson was the inspiration of this book. 

Find Donna's Book:
https://a.co/d/8P3v9dq

Follow Donna:
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https://www.facebook.com/donna.simpkinswatson?mibextid=LQQJ4d

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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:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

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Listen to today's episode, "Parenting Without a Power Struggle: Simple Strategies with Dr. Tamara Soles" as Child Psychologist and Parent Coach, Dr. Tamara Soles joins Dori Durbin. Tamara shares:

• Her Early Love for Psychology
• Importance of Genuine Connectedness
• Knowing If You Are You REALLY Connected?
• Redirecting Without A Power Struggle
• What to Do When There's Acting Out at Home
• Intentionally Creating Routine
• Handling a Dominant Kid
• How Families Have Changed
• Social Media and Anxiety
• How Parents Can Better Help Kids
• Where to Find Tamara

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 https://thepowerofkidsbooks.buzzsprout.com

More about Dr. Tamara:
Dr. Tamara Soles is a psychologist, parent coach, and founder of The Secure Child Center for Families and Children in Montreal, Canada.  She’s also the mom of twins who present everyday opportunities to live what she’s practiced with families for over 15 years- that harnessing the power of connection helps children thrive! Dr. Tamara created No More Power Struggles, a positive parenting course that helps families calm the chaos and invite peace into their homes. Currently, you can hear Dr. Tamara on her podcast- This Hour has 50 minutes and follow her on instagram @drtamarasoles.

Follow Dr. Tamara:
www.https://drtamarasoles.com 
www.http://Instagram.com/drtamarasoles
Podcast: https://thishourhas50.buzzsprout.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
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin

Listen to today's episode,  "Creating Clear Vision for Kids: Exploring the Bate's Method and Beyond with Orit Kruglanski" as Vision Educator, Orit Kruglanski joins Dori Durbin. Orit shares:

• Can Eyesight Be Improved?
• The Bate's Method
• About "Play Your Way to Better Eyesight" Book
• How to Help Your Kids See Better
• How Stress Affects Vision
• Accidentally Failing Your Eye Exam
• A reading from "Play Your Way to Better Eyesight"
• Orit's Eye Story
• Changing Your Vision Perspective
• How to Reach Orit
  
  

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More about Orit:
Orit Kruglanski is a visual educator, she helps people of all ages play their way to better eyesight, reducing eyestrain and the need for glasses.

She got glasses when she was 7, and at 38 started improving her vision from -8.5 diopters to her current no-glasses life.

She is the author of "I see clearly", an illustrated Bates Method book for children (and adults who secretly buy it for themselves), and “Play your way to better eyesight, a parent's guide to natural vision”. She lives in Barcelona and works online and in person.

Find Orit's Book:
https://orit-kruglanski.aweb.page/p/2f4bd9f8-8288-4132-b750-6c6774836a11

Follow Orit:
http://www.iseeclearly.org
http://facebook.com/oritkruglanski
http://www.instragram.com/oritojos
email: orit@iseeclearly.org

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
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin

Listen to today's episode, "Two Weeks to Perfect Sleep: Changing the Game for Tired Families with Kim Davis" as Sleep Consultant and mama, Kim Davis joins Dori Durbin. Kim shares:

• About Kim and Her Calling 
• Sleep Quality is Vital for Families
• How to Recognize Sleep Deprivation in Younger Kids
• Strategies for Better Toddler Sleep
• When Another Baby Comes Along
• Perfect Toddler Night Sleep Prep
• Contending with the Fear of the Dark
• Kim's Offerings and Where to Find Her

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 https://thepowerofkidsbooks.buzzsprout.com

More about Kim:
I have a masters in social work, and almost 15 years of experience working with parents (and as a mom)

I support parents, like you, who normally feel confident in what you do and you've read all the things about parenting, but you still feel lost, confused and overwhelmed.

I guide you to refocus on your values and let go of unrealistic expectations, so you can become a present, patient and joyful parent (most of the time) and trust that you know what’s best for your kids.

Follow Kim:
http://www.babesandbeyond.com
http://www.facebook.com/babesandbeyond
http://www.instagram.com/sleep_babesandbeyond

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
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin

Listen to today's episode, "Perfectly Imperfect Pictures: Embracing Authenticity in Family Photography with Anouk Briere-Godbout" as Documentary Photographer and Parenting Support, Anouk Briere-Godbout joins Dori Durbin. Anouk shares:

• Anouk's Background Story
• "Documentary Photography" Style 
• Photo Journaling
• Capturing Moments of Life
• Capturing YOU in the Mix
• How to Manage the Photo Stash
• Perfectly Imperfect Pictures
• Bringing Joy Out in Kids
• Where to Find Anouk

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 https://thepowerofkidsbooks.buzzsprout.com

More about Anouk:
I have a masters in social work, and almost 15 years of experience working with parents (and as a mom)

I support parents, like you, who normally feel confident in what you do and you've read all the things about parenting, but you still feel lost, confused and overwhelmed.

I guide you to refocus on your values and let go of unrealistic expectations, so you can become a present, patient and joyful parent (most of the time) and trust that you know what’s best for your kids

Follow Anouk:
http://www.familymoments.ca
https://www.instagram.com/moments.famille/
https://www.facebook.com/momentsfamille/
email: info@momentsfamille.ca

Freebies From Anouk:
https://familymoments.ca/self-portraits-im-there-too/
https://www.momentsfamille.ca/realistic-self-care-for-busy-parents
https://familymoments.ca/self-portraits-im-there-too/

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
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
email: hello@doridurbin.com

Listen to today's episode, "Eggcellent Support: The Children's Picture Book Series of  Egg-Freezing Coach Vanessa Hunt" as Egg Freezing Support Coach and children's book author, Vanessa Hunt joins Dori Durbin. Vanessa shares:

• What is an Egg-freezing Support Coach?
• Vanessa's Personal Story
• "The ABC's of How You Made Me" Series
• Feedback on Her Books
• Reading of "My Name is Sophia"
• Surprising Facts About Her Job
• What Vanessa Hopes Her Books Can Do for Kids
• Where to Find Vanessa and Her Books

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 https://thepowerofkidsbooks.buzzsprout.com

More about Vanessa
Vanessa Emily Hunt, M.B.A., is currently on her journey to have her first child with a donor-conceived pregnancy. She recognized her story was worthy of honest dialogue, and she was inspired to write about this journey parents and their children go through together. 

While every birth story has its own unique beginning, there is a common thread that runs through them: the relationship between the donor and the donor-conceived person. Her sister series of children’s books, The ABC’s of How You Had Me, helps different types of families introduce this concept and will encourage confidence in every child’s story.

And here I am on a journey to create a life worthy of me and invite others to do it for them, too.

Follow Vanessa
http://www.instagram.com/theabcsofhowyouhadme
Vanessahunt@vanessahuntclub.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
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
email: hello@doridurbin.com

Listen to today's episode, "Unleashing Your Kidpreneurs: Patrick Elkins and the Toytle App" as Co-Founder of Toytle, Patrick Elkins joins Dori Durbin. Patrick shares:

• How Toytle's Concept Started
• Toytle Makes Young Entrepreneurs
• Making Toytle Safe for Kids
• Involving Kids in the Creation
• What Age Are Kids "Ready" to Sell
• Opportunities for Develoment
• What Items Are Sellable on Toytle
• Business: What Kids Should Know
• Building "Dream" Muscles
• Where to Find Toytle & Patrick

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More about Patrick
Our family is chasing a dream of a new adventure launching an app called Toytle. Our kid safe marketplace equips parents to partner with their kids, empowering them to buy, sell, and trade toys with complete parental supervision, and while learning valuable life skills along the way like financial literacy, communication, and responsibility. We have a unique and inspiring story about experiencing great loss (both the loss of a job, and the death of a Father due to Covid), yet not letting our circumstances dictate our future. We’re honored and excited to share our story to encourage and inspire others however we can.

And here I am on a journey to create a life worthy of me and invite others to do it for them, too.

Follow Patrick & Toytle:
http://www.toytle.io
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086398256067&mibextid=LQQJ4d
https://instagram.com/teamtoytle?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
email: hello@doridurbin.com

Listen to today's episode, "Path to Greatness: Juan Arroyo's Insights on Equipping Kids for Success" as Solutions Junkie, Online Tech VA, coach and Author Juan Arroyo joins Dori Durbin. Juan shares:

• Juan's Books
• Joy in the Journey
• What Kids Need Before Adulting
• Not Everyone Needs College
• How Parents Can Help Direct Kids
• Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation
• Helping Your Kids Find Their Inner Greatness
• Practice Makes Great Decisions

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More about Juan
I believe we not only have the write to control our lives, we deserve to create them. 

At 30, I had been kicked out of my role and was questioning my life. I had followed everything society told me to do to succeed. But, I failed anyways. That's when I decided if I could fail doing what society said guarantees success, I might as well go do what I truly want and see what happens.

And here I am on a journey to create a life worthy of me and invite others to do it for them, too.

Find Juan's Book:
https://juanononecoaching.com/lifebookdraft

Follow Juan:
http://www.juanononecoaching.com
email: hello@juanononecoaching.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
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
email: hello@doridurbin.com