IF a child....

If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight.
If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy.
If a child lives with shame, he learns to feel guilty.
If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient.
If a child lives with encouragement, he learns confidence.
If a child lives with praise, he learns to appreciate.
If a child lives with fairness, he learns justice.
If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith.
If a child lives with approval, he learns to like himself.
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship, he learns to find love in the world.
--Author Unknown

When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and immediately I wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn’t looking I saw you feed a stray cat and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me and I learned that he little things can be special things in life.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I heard you say a prayer and I knew there is a God I could always talk to and I learned to trust in God.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you give your time and money to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don’t.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw how you handled your responsibilities even when you didn’t feel good, and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw tears come from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it’s all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw that you cared so much for me and I wanted to be everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I learned most of life’s lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I looked at you and wanted to say “Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn’t looking."

~Author Unknown

Here is where my heart is....

UPDATE: The phone number on the pamphlet is wrong! If you are local you can call me at 513.207.2047, or you can reach me at the real toll free number: 866.488.2694

Here's a little something I created to attract the kind of clients I'd really love to help: Moms. Remember as you're reading it, that it's a trifold, so you will see the Why Just Survive? first, then the "If you're feeling..." panel. Once you open it up, you will see the entire second page (below) as the inside, with my company info on the back.

I hope it tells a little more about my practice, and who I would love to connect with.

Why Just Survive...when you can really live?

I specialize in helping moms of infants and toddlers regain control over their schedule, become organized, and find more time for themselves.

Visit me at www.whyjustsurvive.com, and call me (toll free) at 866.488.2694 for a free initial consultation.

You'll thank yourself.