To Readers, Parents, Educators, and Dreamers:

 

It is my mission as a children's author and educator to bring engaging, curious, and thoughtful texts to young readers and their families. 

 

As our children grow and learn, understanding themselves and others and being able to relate self to others are key components for developing emotional intelligence, awareness, and lifelong compassion.

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Characters should look like us, talk like us, and make friends like we do.

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Stories should often nod to: "Hey! That's like me!" and "Oh, wow, I know that feeling..."

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And parents should feel a special comfort in guiding these conversations about ourselves and others through the use of meaningful story time that is easy and fun to read--and gorgeously illustrated! 

 

Whether we are lifelong friends or new reading companions, I cannot thank you enough for the love you have for this mission.

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But, what about outside of story time? What some may not know about me is how much my love for stories has fueled my passions in education, while simultaneously I soak up everything I can as an Emotional Learning and Executive Functioning fanatic to pour that into great stories for kids. One does not exist without the other and so, too, both my books and my coaching content will now live together on this site! 

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I look forward to the launch of my blog: The Ebb, where I will share tidbits from a coaching/parenting perspective, provide quick Tips for Emotional Regulation or an Executive Functioning Skill, interact with educators tying strategies into classroom management and behavior intervention, keep you updated on where I am working LIVE with learners and readers in Florida, and of course  bringing you updates and announcements on my writing and publishing. 

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The future is so bright for Tides Learning and all of the ways parents, children, and teachers are supported. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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Love,