C OV E R S TO RY
Barbara Hailey:
author of “The Wizard of Oz is in You” and “Aesop & You”
Illustrations by: Linda Koehler Messina
inner fears? What if we could engage them in a true and revealing
conversation that would expose what they are trying to hide. In these
stressful times, fear has become a way of life. More than any other
time in history, our children’s lives are at stake. We need to be aggressive in fine tuning our parenting skills. Time has become our enemy.
We work two jobs, face a 65% divorce rate, worry about drugs and alcohol, face the dysfunction of the stock market, and sadly, even worry
for the general safety of our children.
Far too often I hear from parents: “Oh MY kids would never do drugs!
My children would never lie or steal. My child comes from a good
home. My child goes to the best of schools, attends church, is planning
on going to college. Surely you are talking about someone else’s children!” No, sadly I am talking about ALL children. If you think your
children are immune to this epidemic of fear and dysfunction you are
foolingyourself.Insteadofbecomingdefensive,Iwouldsuggestcreating a great offense: and an early one at that. In a country inundated
with chaos, is it any surprise that teen alcoholism is at an all time high?
Were you aware that kids from the best of homes have experimented
with heroin and casual sex? Is it any wonder when WE are afraid
that they are afraid? Well fear takes a mighty toll. And most kids will
do anything to numb the
pain.
BARBARA HAILEY...
“As parents, do you really know what your children are feeling in
these challenging times. What are they thinking? How are they coping with their fears? And most importantly, what can you do in an
easy and loving way to engage them in conversation which allows
them to share their hearts’ and minds’ with you. The best way to engage anyone in conversation is to ask them a question. Reading these
books with your children involves them in an interactive way. Instead
of just sitting down and asking them a direct question, they are being
part of the story, therefore revealing how they really feel.”
Well I have some encouraging news! Best selling author Barbara Hailey, has
writtentwoofthemostvital
children’s books in American history. Timing is everything. Communication
is mandatory, and truth
is the only way to create a
path for our children that
will give them the foundation to live a full and happy
life.I proudly and with deep
respect, present you:
Wow. What a phenomenal gift. Can you imagine how life would be When I entered Bh home
if we really knew what our children were thinking and feeling? What in Hunt TX. I was struck
if we knew what their motives were? What if we could uncover their by a sense of beauty and
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