At twenty-one years old, Hope O Baker made one of the hardest decisions a person can make: she placed her son for adoption. She lived with her son’s adoptive mother while she was pregnant and pursued an open adoption. After her son was born, Hope tried to resume her life.

But the difficulty of letting her child go gnawed at Hope. Even though she had it together on the outside—graduating college and excelling in her career—on the inside she was battling a destructive cycle of depression and addiction. When life was at its darkest, Hope managed to find her way back to the light. It’s a journey she continues to this day.

Now, in this love letter to her son, Hope shows how messy and chaotically beautiful adoption can be, by sharing the authentic details of her remarkable story. From her struggles, you’ll see how the community can help you rebuild and be reminded of how important it is to find your voice and speak up for what you need when life hands you unexpected difficulties.

Hope will grip your audience’s attention no matter what stage or type of parenting experience they’ve had. There are many relatable moments that can dispense needed wisdom to new parents, and get knowing nods from those who have had kids and been through the journey of parenthood and now have an empty nest. The amount of value here and the nuggets one can take away are numerous, and each time she speaks, you can find new “ah-ha” moments to grab onto. Hope has been through some very rough emotional turmoil, made some agonizing decisions, and has come through the fire to let us know that she has found her namesake as she emerged from places where she almost lost it.

About the Author:
After placing her newborn son for adoption in 2013, Hope O Baker struggled with depression, addiction, and overcoming the stigma that surrounds birthmothers. In her first book, Finding Hope: A Birthmother’s Journey Into the Light, she shares her story of a successful, open adoption—and all the heartache and light that came along the way. Hope is a passionate advocate for those on all sides of adoption. You can find her online at HopeOBaker.com or follow her on Instagram at @HopeOBaker. Hope visits her son regularly and is a passionate advocate for those on all sides of adoption. You can find Hope online @ hopeobaker.com or follow her on IG, Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin

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Your children will face many challenges in the years ahead, so you want to raise them to be resilient—strong, adaptable, and able to recover. It is your mission to empower your son or daughter to cultivate a functional and fulfilling life. This essential handbook will help you achieve that goal. In Resilience Parenting, martial arts instructors Chris and Holly Santillo share the insights they have gained as teachers and parents. They offer positive alternatives to lecturing, bribing, and punishing; focusing instead on three Pillars: Learning, Integrity, and Service. By applying these powerful principles, you can inspire your children to develop the independence they need to succeed as adults while renewing their connection to family and community. Whether you are raising a teenager or just starting your family, the methods prescribed in this book will help you unlock your greatest potential as a parent.

In an interview on your program Chris and Holly can discuss:

• How to empower your son or daughter to adapt and overcome all of life’s challenges.

• How to effectively communicate with your children.

• Teaching the skills necessary for children to interact with the world with success.

• How your children can operate in life from a place of integrity and service rather than bribes and punishments.

• How to inspire children to see the world as an adventure, rather than a series of impossible challenges.

• and much more!

“Darby Fox is a true champion of her field. Rethinking Your Teenager illuminates the complex lives of teenagers in an in-depth yet accessible way. 

This book is a gift not only for parents but for anyone seeking to connect with and understand teens.” 

—Kim Messier, wife of NHL hockey legend Mark Messier

“Darby Fox reconciles both the practical and spiritual aspects of what it means to be a parent in the 21st century. 

This is not a parenting book. This is a manual for a more uplifting future.” 

—Habib Sadeghi, DO, author of The Clarity Cleanse  

“Parents, both new and old, will find much of value in these pages.”

—Kirkus Review

“This is the book that the nurse should hand new parents at the hospital. It is an articulate, straightforward, and approachable guidebook, which can be easily read in just a handful of hours, on transforming the bundle of baby into a productive adult.”

—Martial Journal

“Chris is fighting the twin evils of our era: excessive fear for our kids, and busybodies trying to enforce it.”

—Lenore Skenazy, president of Let Grow, author of “Free-Range Kids,” and founder of the Free Range-Kids movement

“Resilience Parenting provides a new twist on time-tested tactics that will help us be better and do better. Read this book!”

—Connor Boyack, president of the Libertas Institute and author of “Passion-Driven Education: How to Use Your Child’s Interests to Ignite a Lifelong Love of Learning”

“This is a superb and practical book, founded on years of teaching and parenting. The principles in this book provide the life tools missing in most homes and classrooms today. Learn them, then use them.”

—Steven P. Bucci, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense

“People say there is no handbook when it comes to raising kids. Not true anymore. Resilience Parenting is it if you want to raise kids who can handle anything! I’ve worked with children for thirty years, and I wish I had the wisdom contained in this book when I started. It would have made me a far better parent and teacher.”

—Mark Goblowsky, host of the podcast Strength Through the Struggle

 “As a Special Forces officer and lifelong student of leadership and training, I have spent a lot of time and effort trying to divine what makes a person more resilient. Chris and Holly Santillo’s book Resilience Parenting masterfully distills what they have learned in over twenty years of teaching martial arts and parenting and conveys those lessons in an easy to understand and entirely implementable way. As someone who has entrusted my children to their training–and who personally knows their three boys–I can attest that what they do works. I give his book my strongest possible recommendation.”

—Roger D. Carstens, Lieutenant Colonel US Army Special Forces (retired)

“We are at a crossroads in our country. We either continue down the path we are on–creating generations of kids who lack mental fortitude, emotional resilience, and physical health, leading our country to financial, moral, and social ruin–or we pivot and begin to create the conditions for our children to grow into mature, healthy, free, and fully functioning adults. Resilience Parenting is a road map toward the latter. I hope enough parents are smart enough to pick it up.”

—Michael D. Ostrolenk, MA, MFT, Master Coach and Program Director of the SEALFIT Unbeatable Mind Academy

“As parents and educators, we all want to guide our children to be strong, independent, and resilient. This book is a must-read for all. Highly recommend!”

—Chip Townsend, 14x ISKA World Champion, 7x World Record Holder

“Resilience Parenting is an approach grounded in truth that lays out a clear actionable road map to grow the potential of your child. Far more than superficial advice, its approach creates sustainable pillars for your child to build their life upon. If I could only recommend one parenting book for someone to read, this would be it!”

—Christopher Rappold, Executive Director of Team Paul Mitchell

“I have known Chris and Holly for a long time. I have watched them teach self-respect and self-mastery in the dojo and then successfully transfer that knowledge to parenting three boys. I know that they have been successful because I have seen those boys come in for immunizations aware and unafraid, get the shots without crying and leave proud of themselves. This type of parenting is worth emulating.”

—Dr. Jacki Arnold, MD, FAAP, pediatrician and parent 

ISBN-10: 0190054514

ISBN-13: 978-0190054519

Publisher: Oxford University Press (February 14, 2020)

Language: English

About the Author:

Chris and Holly Santillo are not your regular authors. Chris has a degree in Computer Science from Harvey Mudd College and an MBA from Georgetown University. Holly has a degree in Anthropology from Williamette University. They are the epitome of the Latin phrase “Mens sana in corpore sano,” which means “A healthy mind in a healthy body.”

Having strong backgrounds in Martial Arts with Chris being the founder and Head Instructor at Potomac Kempo in Alexandria, Virginia, and Holly being a Senior Instructor, they have managed to develop the principles of Martial Arts into a cohesive parenting methodology.

They believe that children (and parents) with broader horizons and an open mind can sow the seeds for future generations of confident, strong, and resilient adults.

Now, you can find them gliding through the Siberian steppes on the Trans-Siberian Railway, visiting the buzzing markets of Samarkand on the Silk Road, or wondering at the vastness of the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. They have decided to live a nomadic life and explore the world with their three boys in order to bring back memories, ideas, experiences, and a fresh view on life.

Join their epic journey at www.FiveBackpacks.family, visit www.ResilienceParenting.info for more information on their book, and www.PotomacKempo.com to learn about their Martial Arts teachings.

What Does Love Mean To Chris and Holly Santillo go to: http://goodnewsplanet.com/what-does-love-mean-to-chris-and-holly-santillo/

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Jim Taylor, Ph.D., Psychology is an internationally recognized authority on the psychology of performance, parenting, technology, and popular culture.

Background

Dr. Taylor has been a consultant for the United States and Japanese Ski Teams, the United States Tennis Association, and USA Triathlon, and has worked with professional and world-class athletes in tennis, skiing, cycling, triathlon, track and field, swimming, football, golf, baseball, fencing, and many other sports. He has been invited to lecture by the Olympic Committees of Spain, France, Poland, and the U.S., and has consulted with the Athletic Departments at Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley.

Dr. Taylor speaks regularly to elementary and secondary schools, parent and education associations, and youth-sports programs around the country. He has worked with the Miami City Ballet, the Hartford Ballet Company, and the DanceAspen Summer School, and performing artists in many disciplines.

Dr. Taylor has also worked extensively in the corporate world providing individual and group training to executives and businesses throughout the North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. He is a frequent speaker at Young Presidents’ Organization events internationally and a featured speaker for Natixis Global Associates, the 14th largest asset management company in the world.

Dr. Taylor blogs on sports, parenting, education, technology, and popular culture on this web site, as well as on huffingtonpost.com, and psychologytoday.com. His posts are aggregated by dozens of web sites worldwide and have been read by millions of people. Dr. Taylor also hosts three podcasts, From Crisis to Opportunity, Raising Young Athletes, and Train Your Mind for Athletic Success.

Dr. Taylor has appeared on NBC’s Today Show, Fox News Channel’s Fox & Friends, ABC’s World News This Weekend, UPN’s Life & Style, and the major television network affiliates around the U.S.. He has participated in many radio shows. Jim has been a columnist for The Denver Post, and has been interviewed for articles that have appeared in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The London Times, The Chicago Tribune, U.S. News & World Report, The Christian Science Monitor, The London Telegraph, The Miami Herald, The Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel, The Baltimore Sun, The Denver Post, Skiing, Outside, and many other newspapers and magazines. His a columnist for Saturday Evening Post and Triathlete.

Contact

Dr. Jim Taylor

Tel: +1.415.322.8425

Email: jim@drjimtaylor.com

Website. https://www.drjimtaylor.com/4.0

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Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Shefali Tsabary reunite to continue the conversation about conscious parenting, and this time, the children speak out, in an all-new episode of the Emmy award-winning series “Oprah’s Lifeclass” airing Sunday, September 28 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. 

In part two, Oprah and today’s leading expert on family dynamics and personal development, Dr. Shefali Tsabary, reveal what children really want their parents to know about how they feel when they yell at and criticize them.   As part of a live studio audience of concerned families, the children’s parents react to what their kids have to say on tape.  Dr. Shefali, the best-selling author of “The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children,” moderates the heartfelt discussion and introduces new lesson points, illustrating how all parents can better connect with their kids.   She also incorporates practical advice and “in the moment” parenting solutions from her book “Out of Control: Why Disciplining Your Child Doesn’t Work and What Will.”

To join the conversation on social, use @OprahsLifeclass #Lifeclass

To watch a sneak peek of the episode (with embed code) click here: http://www.oprah.com/oprahs-lifeclass/Oprah-and-Dr-Shefali-Tsabary-The-Children-Speak-Out-Video

EXCERPT: The Lessons Parents Can Learn From Their Children

OPRAH: On tonight’s Lifeclass, children tell us how they really feel when their parents yell and criticize.  It’s probably the same as you felt when your parents did it. My favorite parenting expert, Dr. Shefali Tsabary, is back.  Her revolutionary book that I’ve given to every parent I know. I’ve given it to so many people they say, you already gave it to me. It’s called “The Conscious Parent.”  Hit the New York Times bestseller’s list.  And Amazon.com  The last time you were on here, Number 1. Amazon.com

OPRAH:  Willing to listen and ready for a deeper connection with their children. So that’s what we’re after, right?  A deeper connection.                                   

DR. SHEFALI:  Yes, you know, in therapy I have these children coming and sharing from their heart.  And I often think to myself, if only their parents could be a fly on the wall to hear and bear witness to what works and what hurts.  And so we wanted to offer you an opportunity to see what children feel.  And I really applaud the parents who allowed their children to come and expose their hearts because it takes courage and real authenticity of spirit.  And this is what these children are gonna show.                       

Click here for the link (with embed code): 

http://www.oprah.com/oprahs-lifeclass/The-Lessons-Parents-Can-Learn-From-Their-Children-Video

To request broadcast or audio clips, please contact LSparkes@harpo.com

About Oprah’s Lifeclass

The Emmy award-winning “Oprah’s Lifeclass” is a richly interactive worldwide social experience for millions of students who participate in inspiring conversations with Oprah Winfrey on-air, online and via social media.  For each episode, Oprah is joined by a hand-picked expert, and together they interact with viewers to share principles and tools that can help people live more meaningful and fulfilling lives.  “Oprah’s Lifeclass” is executive produced by Harpo Studios’ Jill Van Lokeren, Jon Sinclair, Dana Brooks Reinglass and Terry Goulder.

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Even though there are more than half a million babies born prematurely every year in the U.S., many parents are not aware of the risks prematurity brings. Moreover, three out of ten mothers with preemies were not aware of the possibility of preterm birth, the leading cause of neonatal death, until they gave birth prematurely. It’s time to raise awareness and educate all parents.

Welcoming a new baby into the world is full of excitement, joy, and many new experiences. Fortunately, most parents are able to bring their healthy newborn babies home from the hospital soon after birth, but parents of premature babies may not be so lucky, as preterm birth can come with complications, often requiring special medical attention.

Nearly half a million babies in the U.S. are born prematurely each year, and although the U.S. has one of the highest rates of preterm birth in the world, a recent survey found that 75 percent of parents don’t know the definition of prematurity (birth at or before 37 weeks gestation). As prematurity disrupts a baby’s development in the womb, preemies often have specialized health needs, and are susceptible to a variety of illnesses, including Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV. As Prematurity Awareness Month gets underway, here is what all parents, especially parents of premature infants, need to know:

•    Preemies have underdeveloped lungs and fewer antibodies, causing them to be at heightened risk for developing severe cases of infections.
•    RSV is a common seasonal virus, typically occurring November through March, and causes mild to moderate cold-like symptoms in healthy, full-term babies, but can potentially develop into severe RSV disease in preemies.
•    RSV is the leading cause of infant hospitalization for babies during their first year of life, but surprisingly, one-third of mothers have never heard of the virus.
•    There is no treatment for RSV disease once it’s contracted, so it’s important for parents to know specific prevention methods to protect their children.

Dr. Gregory Sysyn (Neonatologist at the Pediatrix Medical Group, Atlanta, GA) and Crystal Diehl (prematurity advocate and mother of two preemies) will provide essential information about prematurity and RSV to help educate all parents.

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Good News interviews UNRAVELING co-author, Lynn Biederman and her mother, Judith West Edelman, on September 11 in Good News Studios. We discuss the book,parenting, being a child and marriage in this two part series.

UNRAVELING

by Michelle Baldini and Lynn Biederman

An ambitious, timely first novel.

Publishers Weekly, starred review

In UNRAVELING (Delacorte Press, Random House) Ages 14 & up, debut authors Michelle Baldini and Lynn Biederman skillfully explore the impact that a toxic mother-daughter relationship has on the choices a teenager makes.

With out-of-control frizzy hair and a humiliating nickname that just wont go away, fifteen-year-old Amanda Himmelfarb is not the picture of popularity at school. To make matters worse, Amandas mother—whom Amanda calls The Captain—is always battling with her, while her little sister can do no wrong and her dad just does what he can to stay out of The Captains way.

When gorgeous senior Rick offers Amanda The Deal—a real, official date to the homecoming dance in exchange for her virginity—Amanda jumps at the chance. She is certain that a boyfriend will fix all of her problems, but what results is quite the opposite. Smart, sensitive Amanda is nearly undone by The Deal and retreats into her own world, until she discovers her mothers past and with it compassion she never thought possible. Through Amandas healing process, the two grow together and their relationship begins to change.

UNRAVELING is an engaging and heartbreakingly real look at mother-daughter relationships and teen self-identity issues. Baldini and Biederman have created a sharp and brutally honest debut novel that will speak to women and teens confronting their own family relationships and difficult decisions.

Lynn Biederman was featured in The New York Times in a piece about her relationship with her own mother, which partially inspired UNRAVELING. Lynn has worked as a waitress, an insurance broker, a Macys department store manager, a child abuse litigator, an adoption lawyer, a journalist for a nationally syndicated sounds-of-nature radio show, and an elementary and high school librarian. Lynn lives in Bedford, New York, with her husband and their two children. www.lynnbiederman.com

Michelle Baldini works for the School of Library and Information Science at Kent State University in Ohio. She earned a masters degree in library science, specializing in childrens literature, from Long Island University. Michelle lives in Silver Lake, Ohio, with her husband and their four children.

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Good News interviews UNRAVELING co-author, Lynn Biederman and her mother, Judith West Edelman, on September 11 in Good News Studios. We discuss the book,parenting, being a child and marriage in this two part series.

UNRAVELING

by Michelle Baldini and Lynn Biederman

An ambitious, timely first novel.

Publishers Weekly, starred review

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In UNRAVELING (Delacorte Press, Random House) Ages 14 & up, debut authors Michelle Baldini and Lynn Biederman skillfully explore the impact that a toxic mother-daughter relationship has on the choices a teenager makes.

With out-of-control frizzy hair and a humiliating nickname that just wont go away, fifteen-year-old Amanda Himmelfarb is not the picture of popularity at school. To make matters worse, Amandas mother—whom Amanda calls The Captain—is always battling with her, while her little sister can do no wrong and her dad just does what he can to stay out of The Captains way.

When gorgeous senior Rick offers Amanda The Deal—a real, official date to the homecoming dance in exchange for her virginity—Amanda jumps at the chance. She is certain that a boyfriend will fix all of her problems, but what results is quite the opposite. Smart, sensitive Amanda is nearly undone by The Deal and retreats into her own world, until she discovers her mothers past and with it compassion she never thought possible. Through Amandas healing process, the two grow together and their relationship begins to change.

UNRAVELING is an engaging and heartbreakingly real look at mother-daughter relationships and teen self-identity issues. Baldini and Biederman have created a sharp and brutally honest debut novel that will speak to women and teens confronting their own family relationships and difficult decisions.

Lynn Biederman was featured in The New York Times in a piece about her relationship with her own mother, which partially inspired UNRAVELING. Lynn has worked as a waitress, an insurance broker, a Macys department store manager, a child abuse litigator, an adoption lawyer, a journalist for a nationally syndicated sounds-of-nature radio show, and an elementary and high school librarian. Lynn lives in Bedford, New York, with her husband and their two children. www.lynnbiederman.com

Michelle Baldini works for the School of Library and Information Science at Kent State University in Ohio. She earned a masters degree in library science, specializing in childrens literature, from Long Island University. Michelle lives in Silver Lake, Ohio, with her husband and their four children.

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