“Show Me How!”…This Book Is A Perfect Parent & Teacher Holiday Gift

I would like to introduce you to one of my author friends, Vivian Kirkfield, who is an educator, parenting speaker and children’s author.  I have asked Vivian to be a Holiday Guest Blogger and tell you about her award-winning book for parents and teachers of preschoolers, Show Me How! Build Your Child’s Self-Esteem Through Reading,…

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Celebrating Washington’s & Lincoln’s Birthdays & Brain Colors

When I was growing up we celebrated President George Washington’s Birthday on February 22nd  and President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday was celebrated on February 12th. Our schools were closed on alternating years. If you wondering how their birthdays became a 3 day combined holiday weekend with retail store promoting special sales and government agencies, banks and schools being closed, read the history of  the President’s…

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Brain Color Stress Less & Holiday Celebration Tips #4

Today is the first day of Chanukah. Our celebration began last night and will last for eight days; and Christmas will be celebrated this weekend. Below are  more Tips from my What Color Is Your Brain? book to help you understand how each Brain Color personality handles the stress of  Holiday Celebrations  with family members and friends, and how to make your festivities…

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Green Brain Color Clue of the Day – Making Improvements

Last year, I recieved a most delightful Green Brain informative Holiday Letter from Denise Knoblauch, RN, BSN COHN-S/CM who is a Clinical Case Manager at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. I met Denise and have appreciated her Green attributes and abilitities when we have worked together at two Association of Occupational Health Professionals (AOHP) conference and a Illinos Hosptial Association– Risk Management Services (IRMS) conference. I called Denise to say…

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Brain Color Stress Less & Decorating Holiday Tips #2

The following Stress Less and Decorating Tips will help you enjoy preparing for the Holiday Season. It always helpful and easy to recognize the different “Brain Color” individuals by what they say: Yellow Brainers say:  “Tradition!Tradition!” Blue Brainers say:  “I just called to say I love you” Green Brainers say: “Bah, humbug” Orange Brainer say: “Let’s party” Decorating…

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Orange Brain Color Clue of the Day

During the Holiday Season we we see lots of glitter decorating clothing, make-up, Christmas tree ornaments and seasonal decorations. Glitter is defined as: Sparkling or listening light; Brilliant or showy attractiveness; Small pieces of light-reflecting decorative material My  friend, Fi Mazanke told me that her daughter,  Alexandra describes herself as “Glitter!” Fi and I both laughed at Alexandra perfect “Orange Brain” description of…

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Brain Color Stress Less Holiday Tips #1

From the decorations in our neighborhoods and communities, the adds in the newspaper and online, and comments like: “Yikes, I’m already stressing out!”, I think the Holiday Season has begun. To help you enjoy the season of celebrations a little more hassle-free, my “Blue Brain” thought it would be helpful to post “Brain Color Stress Less…

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