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Her
work as a scientist and as a mom made a happy conjunction resulting in her
new book Hold That Thought for Kids.
Dr.
Cindy Dormer is an author, speaker, communication activity expert, advocate
for grandparenting and step parenting, mom and
step mom.
Her
past research publications have appeared in numerous scientific journals
including Diabetes Spectrum, Journal of the American Cancer Institute,
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, and Carcinogenesis (to
search, use her maiden name: Gillette).
Dr.
Cindy has presented to numerous audiences including: Early Childhood
Educator’s Associations, Nutrition Councils, American Cancer
Society groups, American Heart Association and Day of Caring
breast cancer prevention fundraising conventions.
A
former college professor and scientist, Dr. Cindy has a knack for sharing
practical and entertaining information on the art and science of
motivational interviewing. As a mom, step mom, and kid question researcher,
she has a realistic understanding of family life and many true stories to
warm hearts and inspire educators, healthcare workers, parents and
grandparents. Call to schedule a presentation or interview for your
publication or radio show. Toll free 866 694 6065
Dr.
Cindy’s mission is to bring more love and laughter to human relationships
through conversations and shared memories.
To
develop her latest book, Hold That Thought for Kids,
Dr. Cindy interviewed more than one hundred children, and consulted with
more than thirty education and child psychology experts.
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True Family Story:
Backseat Battles a
Blessing?
Years
ago I found myself in desperate need of car games. My two future step sons,
then 5 and 7 years old, were bright little boys with very distinct
personalities. Too frequently, our family outings closed with tired, cramped
little boys, first pestering one another, then arguing and, more times than
I’d like to admit, giving in to hurtful and distracting shouting (our and
theirs!). As a matter of survival, my future husband and I made up car
games…lots of them.
One
of the games we made up was the question game. Borrowed from a research
protocol that was working well in a health behavior intervention study, this
game quickly became the boy’s favorite. It was so simple. I asked fun
questions that encouraged the boys to share about their thoughts,
preferences, experiences, and personal victories in everyday life. My
husband and I each took turns driving or writing down the boys’ answers in a
notebook.
Later
(how could it be that those little boys are now teenagers?!) we realized
that the backseat battles were a sort of blessing. They forced my husband
and me to interact with the boys rather than just watch the scenery go by.
It took us awhile but, in the end, we learned to turn drive time into
important family time. Who knows how much impact the car conversations have
had, but I’m happy to say that the three year old girl we had together is
remarkably verbal and perceptive. And those two scrappy boys? They are now
both honor students and, even as teenagers, still willing to communicate and
share their lives with us as we travel together in the car.
Research data and my experiences suggest that:
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Asking
questions stimulates the mind.
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Listening
touches a heart.
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Children’s
words are as important as pictures.
Don’t
miss this. It’s so simple and so fun. Order your Hold That Thought
journal (the only one of its kind!) now and download the free report:
“Fun Questions to Curb Backseat Battles."
“Whenever I use questions and listening to peel back the
day’s troubles, dirt, and grape jelly smudges from a child, I always find
some magic. That’s what we all have inside. That’s the part we need to be
reminded of and to work with…the magical part.”
―
Dr. Cindy Dormer
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