In my book (“A Real Mother”), I talk about exposing children to many different experiences so that they can have a fulfilling life. These three things: passions, interests, and hobbies, I consider one of the same. They are essential throughout our lives. They feed our souls and add meaning to our lives. Expose your childrenContinue reading “Passions, Interests, Hobbies”
Author Archives: Shelley Bernhard
The Importance of Grandparents
During my latest book signing, a grandmother with two young grandsons purchased a book, and we talked about the importance of grandparents…in her case a grandmother. I am not yet a grandmother, and I may never be. However, I can tell you about what I gained in having my maternal grandparents in my life untilContinue reading “The Importance of Grandparents”
The Importance of Expressive Illustrations
During a couple of my book signings, there were children too young to read, but they looked through my book and loved the illustrations. I am thinking of one sweet little boy in particular. His name is Carl. Carl would find a page that caught his eye, and he would ask, “What is he doing?”Continue reading “The Importance of Expressive Illustrations”
