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Hold That Thought for Kids
is a Keepsake Conversation Journal that
will bring out the Art Linkletter in you! It’s filled with questions,
conversation games, and spaces for recording children’s answers. It’s an
easy to use interview tool for scrapbook artists or anyone interested in the
magical voices behind missing tooth smiles. But memories are just part one! Did you know that family conversation is
one of the best predictors of college freshman success? Did you know that
parents and grandparents are children’s most valued role models and
playmates?
The truth is:
Questions and conversation stimulate the mind.
Listening touches the heart (yours and theirs).
Tickling adults with words is uproarious fun for a child.
The longer I’ve worked on this, the more convinced I’ve become that no
parent or grandparent should miss this. Don’t let another day pass by!
See what happens as you
start asking simple little questions!
Here is a peek inside Hold That Thought for Kids: Capturing Precious
Memories Through Fun Questions, Images, and Conversations:
“In this day and age, parents are hard pressed to find the time and
energy to sit down and talk to their children. This book makes it easier
to both initiate and record conversations. The terrific responses
children are sure to offer will make strong journaling blocks in the
albums of scrapbookers. After all, journaling is the voice behind
terrific photos and when both images and text come together, they make
the most memorable scrapbook pages.”
Kerry Arquette, Executive Editor/Memory
Makers Books
“Hold That Thought
is perfect for someone who wants to be
important in a child’s life and is looking for ways to open hearts and
minds.”
Debra Fine, mother, author,
The Fine art of
Small Talk
“What a gem! Cindy Dormer is a pioneer in her work with kids. Now,
every parent (and grandparent) has Dr. Cindy 24/7 -- as a coach and
guide in creating and extracting memories that are guaranteed to be
cherished. What a gift to the entire family.”
Judith Briles, author
The Confidence Factor
“Hold That Thought
is a wonderful way to help children see the
value of details. It will make them better writers, thinkers and
observers of life."
Gary Hogg, Father, Author, & Story Teller
“I started consistently using just one question in your book and my
quiet son now has so much more to say.”
Rebekah Spetnagel, MS, RD, Nutrition Consultant
and mom
“I was sitting under a tree asking my daughter these questions and
the thought came to me…I am being the mother I always wanted to be!”
Kim Dushinski, Partner,
MarketAbility
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Ask … and kids say the "darndest"
things!
What is something you are proud of yourself for?
“How much I love my Mommy and Daddy.”
Hailey age 7
What advice would give people who were getting married?
“I want a baby brother.”
Jake, age 4
In what ways are you and your dad alike?
“We both have round heads.”
Sarah, age 3
What is something you think of touching in our neighborhood?
“Bicycle handles.”
Sean, age 16
What is your sister’s favorite toy?
“Whatever I’m playing with.”
Aaron, age 8
When you wish upon a star, what do you wish for?
“A hamster.”
Kyle, age 6
When your Dad wishes on a star, what does he wish for?
“That his yard work was all done.”
Kyle again
Developed by a behavioral scientist and reviewed by more than 30
education and child psychology experts, this fun-to-use book will bring out
the best in your kids and in your relationship with them.
Hold that Thought for Kids is organized into 5 “aspects of life”
sections plus brief tips on conducting interviews and a resource list
(just in case you stumble onto some really tough childhood problems).
You'll
have 5 "This is me" sections:
On Knowing Me :
Be prepared to answer your child's question, “Who was I when I
was 4? (or 6, or 9, or 12…)?”
The People in My Life:
Encourage your child to share thoughts and
feelings for others.
The World Around Me:
Look through your child’s eyes at family
rituals, the funny things that happened, your surroundings…
All in a Day’s Imagination:
Egg-on your child’s natural
inventive, artistic, humorous, and poetic nature.
Learning to be Me:
Be the best teacher and mentor your child will ever
have.
Darndest Words and Memories:
No story is more interesting or inspiring to
your child
than her or his own.
Exactly
What You'll Find Inside Hold That Thought:
350 Questions (A few years worth of fun sessions!)
50 Conversation Games (Nothing complicated, just playful little games
kids love.)
35 Tips on Conducting Kid Interviews.
14 Family Resources (Just in case you stumble onto something you could
use some help with.)
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Parenting can be even more fun!
* What if, after work or school, you asked your family cool
questions and spent just ten more minutes a day listening and sharing?
“Listening is one of the most important things we can do for each
other.”
Mr. Rogers
“Love is still the greatest motive for obedience.”
Gail Beers
* What if, with dinner, you served up a few food for thought
questions?
“Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them,
and
pretty soon you have a dozen.”
John Steinbeck
“Memory feeds imagination.”
Amy Tan
* What if occasionally you wrote down some of your children’s
success stories…their personal triumphs over adversity, efforts to help
others, or the funny little things they did or said that are so ‘them.’
“Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them.”
Lady Bird Johnson
“Nothing succeeds like the appearance of success.”
Christopher Lasch
* What might happen if you asked questions that lead children to
think about their personal strengths and the things they are grateful for?
“Like everything else, the more good qualities we look for in our
children the more qualities we are going to find.”
Zig Ziglar
“Seek and ye shall find.”
Mathew 7:7
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Who
else would LOVE Hold That Thought for Kids?
Grandparents
Fun questions can help keep relationships strong even over great
distances.
Each child in a family
Eventually, the kids will want you to hand over their quote books.
You’ll need one for each child.
Scrapbook Enthusiasts
Memories, art, creativity, relationships, journaling, images… We’re
about what you are all about.
Second weddings (New step parents & non custodial parents)
The challenges of beginning a blended family make conversation all
the more important.
New parents and grandparents
Much more fun and useful than your average baby shower or Mother’s
Day gift.
School and Sunday School fundraisers
Unique, and useful, this book will serve the families who serve your
organization.
Order your copy
on Amazon.com now!
for Only $19.95
(contact us for special bulk pricing)
The Guarantee:
If this book doesn’t quickly become one of the items you would rescue
from a burning house…We will give you your money back!
This is completely risk-free forever and ever.
Don’t miss those childhood words!
You will be so glad you captured their voices!
Dr. Cindy Dormer, Mom, Step mom, & Communication Activity Expert
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