Pearls Parenting Practices

by Lisa Guy, Cameron Shields (Illustrator)

Overview

New parents receive gentle guidance, including: engaging affirmations (to be read aloud to Baby); inspiring poems and quotes; stories and insight from parents, grandparents and professionals; and calming watercolor illustrations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798988710615
Publisher:	Lisa Guy
Publication date:	07/31/2023
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.39(d)

About the Author

Lisa Guy is a graduate of UC San Diego with a BA in Communications, a past business co-owner, and mother of five. From a young age, Lisa has had an interest in people and their development - especially young children. After her third child was born, she stopped working outside the home and immersed herself in the lives of little ones. This book is a culmination of her efforts and experiences. Her belief in the collaborative process has brought many voices together to exemplify a myriad of ideas and valuable parenting principles. Lisa believes that the best way to ensure that a child will develop into a happy and productive adult is to have committed and supportive parents/caregivers and community, whom he or she can trust, speak to and learn from throughout the childhood years.

From an early age, Cameron Shields worked alongside her father in his art studio, as he fulfilled his responsibilities as Art Director for an advertising firm. Ever-encouraging of her interest in the study of nature, he spent time time with her walking and collecting samples of pond water, leaves, flowers and other remnants of nature which they examined at home under a microscope, and Cammy spent hours analyzing and drawing. After a career in healthcare and then later teaching science at the university level, Cammy resumed her passion for connecting with nature, and exploring her environment through art, and began the practices of birdwatching and watercolor painting. Her whimsical illustrations are a result of her explorations, and bring readers on a meditative journey along California's Central Coast.

Editorial Reviews

Reading "Pearls" to my daughter has been one of the greatest joys of parenthood so far. As a new mom, I find comfort in reading the affirmations to her during our cozy evening time. The personal anecdotes and wide range of perspectives that are included are extremely helpful and reassuring during this new season. "Pearls" is a book I treasure and will continue to reach for time and again. A. Holt, Social/Emotional/Behavioral Intervention Teacher

Pearls Parenting Practices is a must read for all new parents! Grandparents and caregivers will also enjoy this delightful book, which includes a blend of relatable stories from knowledgeable professionals, parents and community members, whimsical illustrations, and practical advice. I believe this well written, enjoyable and insightful book will be a beautiful asset to all families during the early years of parenting, and I can't wait to share it with my own students and families, as well as my son and daughter-in-law when their new little one arrives!" Robin Reed, 32-year owner and teacher at Robin's RugRats home based preschool.

What a wonderful surprise and beautiful book! My husband ordered copies for our kids, who are raising kids, and for "new baby" gifts, as well.

I see the wisdom and inspiration shining through. Andrea Williams��

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