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Have you seen the photo going around on the internet of a newborn foal climbing into the “lap” of his mother, the mare who had just delivered him? The beautiful brown and white mother was laying on the ground and he just climbed up onto her outstretched front legs and settled comfortably under her chin. It’s a perfect example of parental love. Sometimes when I’ve been visiting my mother and I’m preparing to leave, she hugs me and then doesn’t release. She holds on and gives an extra squeeze as if she might not see me again. I also have a couple of friends who are great huggers---they hug with enthusiasm and big gestures—I feel like they’ve enveloped me. And it’s nice. I feel special and important in their lives.
 See side bar for information on Sharon's wonderful books for elementary-age children. There is a discounted price on the 5-book series that even includes a darling Nicholas puppet.
These books are "co-authored" by Sharon's beloved cocker spaniel Nicholas who shares true antics by him and his animal buddies to gently and lovingly present important living skills. Each book is filled with problem-solving exercises, delightful illustrations and easy-to-follow suggestions. His inquisitive childlike qualities make him the perfect guide on difficult and important subjects. See "The Nicholas Collection" at www.hrdpress.com/SharonScott .
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School has begun. Is your home hectic in the morning like most peoples? If so, try to prepare clothes, lunches and breakfast items the evening before if possible. Teach them to get their homework, backpack, supplies, etc. ready the evening before as well as to lay out clothes to wear for the next day. Try to talk kindly to your children. It’s the beginning of their day too, and we all may have stresses to face. And before your child (and spouse!) leave the house, make sure to give them a loving hug to send them on their way. We never know when we’ll see each other again…
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Copyright © 2009 Sharon Scott. No reproduction without written permission from author.
P.S. Please see my other column, The Counselor’s Corner, concerning Automatic Negative Thoughts.
Sharon Scott, LPC, LMFT, has been making a difference in peoples’ lives for 30 years though her international keynotes and workshops, her eight award-winning books, and her private counseling services. Five of her books are a charming series for elementary-age children that she “co-authored" with her savvy cocker spaniel Nicholas. Each beautifully illustrated book teaches a valuable living skill such as managing emotions in Life’s Not Always Fair, building character in Nicholas’ Values, and making wise choices in Too Smart for Trouble. Sharon’s best-seller for teens is How to Say No and Keep Your Friends, 2nd Ed. Her books are available from HRD Press, 800-822-2801 or www.hrdpress.com/SharonScott . For more information on Sharon’s many workshop topics that she can bring to your child’s school or community, please see her website at www.SharonScott.com.
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Families Online Radio Interview with Sharon Scott
Books That Work!
By Sharon Scott
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Family counselor Sharon Scott is the author of 8 books including this delightful series for children that is "co-authored" by her savvy cocker spaniel Nicholas who makes learning valuable life skills fun.
 Too Smart for Trouble, a best-selling, award-winning book, teaches children to think on their own and how to say no when asked to do something wrong.
 Not Better... Not Worse... Just Different is must reading for children to learn to be more sensitive to others, avoid bullying and know how to handle teasing.
 Life's Not Always Fair is a child's guide for managing emotions and learning to soothe oneself when mad, sad, scared or confused.
Nicholas' Values is a delightful guide helping children develop good character traits such as honesty, confidence, sharing and so much more!
Too Cool for Drugs helps children learn why and how to say no to drugs--drug education must begin in the home at an early age!
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