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The Trails Recreation Check out all the ways to enjoy your recreation center’s amenities

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Locally Owned Area Fitness Guide Find the right place to get fit with our locally owned area business guide

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Get A Fitness Coach Jump start your fitness program with a professional consultant

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Unique Ways to Get Fit Looking for something new and unique to help you get fit?

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The Bookends Before We Were Yours: A Novel

By Lisa Wingate

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Local Author Spotlight Two great books written by local area authors

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How would you like to win a gift certificate from local South Aurora restaurants? Well, here is your chance. We have gift certificates from many locally owned restaurants and want to give you one. To win, all you have to do is go online to SouthAuroraMagazine.com and enter our Janauary Scavenger Hunt contest. You will need this copy of Search South Aurora to enter...so head over to our website today and you could win! Good Luck!

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The Trails

RECREATION South Aurora’s recreation facility has many great ways for you to get fit this year...and have fun while doing it!

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For more than 10 years, The Trails 78,000 square foot facility has been serving the surrounding community and the families that call this area home with outstanding programs and state of the art services and amenities. Programs and services include youth and adult groups, private/semi-private swim lessons, athletic classes and leagues, dance, and personal training options. Visit the Trails Classes & Events page to discover the many different amenities, classes, and programs available at the Trails Recreation Center.

If you haven’t been to the Trails lately, you haven’t seen all the new equipment that was recently added. No matter how cold it gets outside, you can stop in to try out brand new treadmills, ellipticals, traverse trainers, rowing machines, jacob’s ladder, recumbent and upright bikes.

Apart from the new fitness equipment, there are over 80 group fitness classes per week including land & water, personal trainings, boot camp, women on weights and senior fitness programs.

Some highlights for programming in 2018 include:

Martial Arts •

Taekwondo for ages 4-adult held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings

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NEW in 2018 - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for ages 5-12 years held on Monday and Wednesday evenings

Does your schedule make it hard to join a league?

Drop in for basketball, volleyball, pickleball, racquetball, climbing wall, or wallyball!

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Cybex, Precor & TRUE cardiovascular equipment

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Free Weights

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Circuit Strength Equipment

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Open Gym

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Racquetball – go to http://www.aprd.org/ rball/index.asp for online reservations

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Expresso Bikes

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Lap and Leisure Pools

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Lazy River

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Hot Tub, Steam Room, and Sauna

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Journey to Wellness - Programs for Cancer Patients and Survivors. This wonderful NEW program is dedicated to providing cancer patients and survivors with affordable & empowering fitness programs in a healthy, positive, supportive environment within their community. With the guidance of our Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist/Certified Personal Trainers, the program provides one-on-one guidance or group sessions for all cancer patients or survivors that will aid in the recovery & general fitness and wellness during and after cancer treatment. For more information or to get started in this amazing new program, please contact Gina at 303-269-8409.

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In addition to all the Youth and Teen programming, The Trails also offers fantastic camps during school breaks. Camps include: Little Medical School, Play-Well TEKnologies Lego camps, Mad Science, Trails Mix, Challenge Island, Incrediflix, KinderBots, and Fantasy Quest. Descriptions of all camps offered can be found in the online catalog at www.trailsrecreationcenter.org/program-catalog

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Learn-to-Swim - Are you and your child water safe? The Trails offers both group and private swim lessons to individuals of all ages (6 months-adult) with a variety of days and times available to meet your busy lifestyle!

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Adult Swim Conditioning Club - Looking to add some variety to your swim?

This program is designed for adults who have basic swim abilities and will focus on developing endurance, refining strokes and a focus on timing in a coached setting. Adult Conditioning is great for Triathletes looking to train for their next race, or anybody who is looking to make improvement in their swimming ability. Program runs Friday mornings from 6-7:15 am.

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Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor Training – Are you a swimmer looking for the ultimate part-time job? The Trails offers American Red Cross Lifeguarding and Water Safety Instructor courses throughout the year. Learn and teach life-saving skills, develop leadership skills and earn money in a fun and dynamic environment!

Athletics The Trails offers youth basketball clinics & leagues, youth volleyball classes, adult volleyball leagues, parent & tot and youth gymnastics classes.

In January, get 10% off Personal Training packages of 5 or more sessions at The Trails!

Personal Training packages are available at the front desk or online at trailsrecreationcenter. org (Packages must be purchased between 1/1/18-1/31/18) The Trails Recreation Center is located at 16799 E Lake Ave, Centennial, CO 80016 (303) 269-8400 www.trailsrecreationcenter.org Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday: 5am-10pm Friday: 5am-9pm Saturday: 6am-6:30pm Sunday: 7am-8pm

For older adults, The Trails offers numerous classes through the SilverSneakers® program, which encompasses physical activity, health education and social events designed specifically for older adults. Take part in SilverSneakers® Classic or Circuit classes, Gentle Yoga, Aqua Zumba and Splash classes. SilverSneakers® class schedules can be found online at www.trailsrecreationcenter. org/fitness.

With the extensive programming, sports leagues, camps, drop in activities, classes, world class equipment and professional training and instruction available, it’s hard to find something you DON’T want to do at The Trails! Don’t wait - come in and check out your new favorite thing to do today! southauroramagazine.com JANUARY 2018

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LOCAL AREA

FITNESS DIRECTORY Ready to get healthy & fit in 2018? Here are some great locally owned area businesses who are ready to help you get in the best shape of your life!

Dynamic Health Center 2993 S Peoria St #270 South Aurora 80014 303-873-6232 www.dhc.care The doctors and medical staff of Dynamic Health Center have worked relentlessly to help their patients live pain free. They combine the absolute best in chiropractic care, holistic medical pain management, physical medicine, and physical rehabilitation. Our staff of doctors, practitioners, and medical assistants treat patients experiencing and suffering from low back pain, neck pain, knee arthritis, shoulder pain, hip pain, disc herniations, spinal stenosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, migraines, and much more. We also treat patients who have been injured in a car accident. Our practice believes in whole family wellness, as we see patients from infants to elders.

Anytime Fitness 7420 S. Gartrell Road South Aurora 80016 3037829348 www.anytimefitness.com/gyms/3451/ aurora-co-80016 Our friendly, professional staff is trained to help you along your fitness journey, no matter how much support you need. Membership includes a free, no-pressure fitness consultation, global access to more than 3,000 gyms, and always open 24/7 convenience. All in a welcoming club and supportive member community.

Let’s get started! Visit during staffed hours or call for an appointment today!

Heart Soul Mind Yoga 9900 Twenty Mile Rd Parker 80134 951-663-0512 www.heartsoulmindyoga.com

Heart Soul Mind Yoga offers donation based Holy Yoga classes designed for all experience levels and all spiritual seasons. Come as you are. There’s a place for you.

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Impact Fitness 12919 Stroh Ranch Parker 80134 720-862-5692 www.impactfitnessparker.com

We provide boxing, kickboxing, cardio conditioning, Strength and Conditioning. We have classes for your entire family!

Intelligent Motion Therapy Wellness Center 19751 E Mainstreet #310 Parker 80138 303-808-9807 www.intelligentmotiontherapy.com

We serve athletes to the injured clientele and the whole spectrum of needs: Injury - Recovery - Fitness/Prevention: Physical Therapy, Pilates, MELT and Yoga breaking bad habits that cause pain and injury, improving alignment, core strength, stamina, and flexibility. Learn how to move your body the way it was designed...Intelligently.

New Life Nutrition 19673 Solar Circle, Suite 202 Parker 80134 303-638-3716 www.newlifecolorado.com

Struggling to figure out your health? Muscle testing may be your solution. I am a Certified Nutritionist and use muscle testing to help you get to the bottom of your health challenges and nutritional deficiencies.

Give your body the chance to get healthy this year.

Parker Tennis 10543 Twenty Mile Rd Parker 80134 720-979-6880 parkerracquetclub.com

We run tennis programs of all types (lessons, leagues,camps,clinics,socials,tournaments) for adults and children of all ages. Open to residents and non-Parker residents. Opening in fall 2018 the yearround Parker Racquet Club.

Parker X Fitness Club 18871 Plaza Drive Parker 80134 303-840-0608 www.parkerxfitnessclub.com

We are a community based fitness club that specializes in group fitness classes for ALL levels. Huge variety of formats including Barre, Insanity, Pilates, Pound, Piyo, P90X, Zumba, Yoga & more with no contracts. Unlimited memberships & punch cards available. Come work out with friends!

Parker Jazzercise 18448 Longs Way Parker 80134 303-503-1623 Jazzercise.com

Jazzercise is a calorie torching, hip swiveling, Shakira’d be proud dance party workout to put your abs to the test, with a hot playlist to distract you from the burn. Our classes— Dance Mixx, Interval, Fusion, Core, Strike, and Strength— Will leave you breathless, tired and coming back for more!

Fencing Academy of Parker 12870 Stroh Ranch Ct. Parker 80134 720-334-3578 FencingAcademySport.com

Fencing is a sport involving quick thinking, agility, poise and speed. It also develops discipline, respect, maturity and good sportsmanship, qualities that carry through to our everyday lives. Fencers learn to solve problems, cope with adversity and take what comes with grace, through their individual and team participation. It is a tradition to salute before a fencing competition and shake hands afterwards. It is one of the few sports that evens the playing field between size, age, sexes, ethnicity and personality.

READY TO GET FIT?

TIME FOR A COACH One of the best things you could do to jump-start your new healthy lifestyle is to ask a professional for help. Here are some great local fitness and health coaches ready to take you to the next level!

Body Balance Coaching 303-668-1304 bodybalancecoaching.com

Certified Pilates Instructor, Certified Barre Instructor, Certified Yoga Instructor, Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Functional Nutrition Practitioner

Body Balance Coaching helps people get fit, eat better and make lasting lifestyle changes. Pilates uses equipment to help improve performance in sports and regular daily activities. Nutrition Coaching identifies underlying health imbalances and supports you in a healthier lifestyle, free of denial and restriction to achieve your goals.

Feel Your Best (FYB) 303-681-4007 FeelYourBest.com

E-RYT, Yoga Alliance, CPT, Pilates Method Alliance, Yoga Therapist, Ananda Yoga, Cardiac & Cancer Specialist, Yoga of the Heart, Kids Yoga Specialist, Radiant Child Yoga

Yoga Therapy combines the art & science of yoga with other healing disciplines, to heal post-surgery, post-injury, or post-trauma. Uniting mind, body & spirit with yoga and/or psychotherapy can be a powerful tool for your health. Experience freedom from the “stress traps” of life, & feel your best!

ProShape Fitness 408-357-4412 www.proshapefitness.com

Certified Optavia Health Coach-C.O.P.E Reach Optimal Health in 2018!! Learn the habits of health to a healthier you!

Confidential health assessments by phone or in person.

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), NSCA ProShapeFitness is a healthy-living company that specializes in online fitness and nutrition coaching for people who want to get in the best shape of their lives while still maintaining a balanced lifestyle. ProShapeFitness has been published in Muscle & Fitness Hers, Fitness, Women’s Fitness, Bodybuiling.com & The Huffington Post.

BJB Coaching 912-996-5794 www.bjbcoaching.com

Best Body Fitness 303-478-8429 Parkerpersonaltrainer.com

Loomis Optimal Health 720-982-7984 www.facebook.com/jeniferjeanne1

Certified Health and Wellness Coach - Wellcoaches, Inc; Masters in Public Health University of Colorado; Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion - University of Georgia Looking to jumpstart your health or wellbeing? Tired of being stuck in the same old routine? A health coach could be just what you need! With my support, clarify and accomplish your goals through accountability, a fresh perspective on what’s holding you back, and evidence-backed strategies to help you succeed.

Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist, NASM Weight loss Specialist, NASM I provide private and small group personal training in the comfort of your own home or my private studio at my home. I specialize in working with women who are wanting to lose weight and tone up. I use a holistic approach focusing on both diet and exercise. southauroramagazine.com JANUARY 2018

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...and now for something completely different.

Unique Ways to Get Fit Barre

When your friends ask if you want to hit the “Barre” you may want to make sure you know whether you’ll be hitting happy hour or checking out one of the more popular fitness classes that is quickly becoming a fitness fan favorite. Most barre-based classes incorporate a combination of ballet-inspired postures, yoga and Pilates. The actual barre is used for balance while you are doing exercises that focus on isometric strength training (contracting a specific set of muscles while holding your body still) in combination of high reps of smaller range-of-motion movements. Your class may also incorporate small hand weights and mats for core-targeted work. Major benefits of Barre include improved posture, muscle definition, weight loss, increased flexibility and decreased stress. Thinking about trying a class? Just grab some yoga-like gear (leggings and a tank or t-shirt will do) and skip the expensive sneakers – most classes are done in bare feet or “grippy” socks to prevent slipping. The best part – Barre classes combine strength training and cardio, so you’ll be burning fat and building muscle at the same time – the stronger you get, the more calories you’ll be burning around the clock! Plie your way to a healthier you!

Right here in Parker you can try Barre with PureBarre Parker. Visit them online at purebarre.com/co-parker

Ballroom Dance

If you’ve ever come across a dance competition show on TV, you’ve no doubt noticed that those professional dancers are in fantastic shape. There’s a reason for that – ballroom dance can be an amazing, full body workout that is fun and safe on your joints (when done properly.) Dancing and having a strong core go hand in hand, and the movements done with ballroom dance work all the muscle groups in your body while stabilizing your core. Pendulum and twisting movements activate your obliques and abdominal muscles. Basic steps from popular dances like the Cha-Cha-Cha, Merengue, Salsa, Tango, Foxtrot, Swing and more are all terrific ways to get your heart rate up (getting that cardio in) and tone you from the tips of your fingers to the toes of your dance shoes. Whether you want to take a ballroom fitness inspired workout class or make a date night of it and sign up for dance lessons, you’ll be dancing your way to a healthier you and having a great time doing it!

Don’t wait, get dancing today by calling Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Parker at 303-237-3733.

Fencing

You may not have considered the sport of fencing as a way to get a whole different type of workout added to your fitness regimen, but don’t be “foiled” – fencing is both a fun and demanding way to exercise. Fencing is a full body workout that will challenge muscle groups from your feet and lower legs all the way through your body to your neck, shoulders and arms. This sport will help develop your speed, agility, strength, coordination, balance and timing. The mental edge that comes with fencing skill and strategy accompanies your increased dexterity and aerobic fitness. Fencing calls for quick movements to counter attacks from your opponent, emphasizing agility, alertness, and endurance. The benefits from fencing include increased flexibility, mental strength and concentration, increased speed, agility, even opportunity for competition. You may not be aware, but many schools offer fencing scholarships! Fencing requires movements that are precise in order to be powerful. In order to attain that precision, your body must become flexible and strong and your mind must be sharp and reactive. Fencing movements require you to move your body in a multitude of ways, coordinating your arms and legs in a harmonious fashion while coordinating your sword work. Whether you see yourself taking part of a sport from an era gone by or fancy yourself more of a Jedi in training, fencing is an insanely fun way to increase cardiovascular health, flexibility, strength and endurance, coordination and mental agility.

If you are ready to get fit with fencing, then contact the Fencing Academy of Parker at FencingAcademySport.com

Yoga

When something has been around for more than 5,000 years, it can hardly be considered a fad. Yoga is a total mind-body workout combining strengthening poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation. There are seemingly limitless varieties of yoga, ranging from fast-paced, more intense variations to more gentle and relaxing forms, so there’s definitely one for everybody. A little Yoga 101 – Hatha is often what people think of when they think of yoga; it combines a series of movements/poses and breathing techniques. Vinyasa uses a series of poses that flow into one another, while Ashtanga is a series of poses combined with a special breathing technique. Iyengar uses props like blocks, straps and chairs to help move your body into the proper alignment. Power yoga is just what it sounds like, a higher-intensity practice that will definitely help you build muscle. Bikram or “hot yoga” is a series of challenging poses done in a room heated to a high temperature. The intensity of your yoga workout is determined by the variety of yoga you choose but all yoga practices will work your core, tone arms and legs, back and glutes, increase your flexibility and strength and, even though yoga isn’t considered an aerobic exercise, you will most definitely sweat (especially in those power and Bikram yoga classes!) Grab your yoga mat and get ready to work!

Try yoga in Parker with Intelligent Motion Therapy in Downtown Parker. 303-808-9807 www.intelligentmotiontherapy.com

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THEBOOKENDS

with Pam & Becky

Before We Were Yours: A Novel

By Lisa Wingate

Rill Foss and her siblings are ripped from their family and the magical life they had living on the river. They find themselves thrown into Tennessee Children’s Home Society orphanage, where they must try to survive and stay together.

Avery Stafford seems to have a perfect life. She is being groomed to take a senate seat her family has held for generations, she is a successful attorney, and she is engaged to a handsome man. However, she puts her life on hold and heads home to help her father navigate his political life as he struggles with health issues. Avery meets a woman in a nursing home that will change her life, as well as her perspective on her life. As Avery works to solve the mysterious connection between this woman and her family, she will be forced to face hard truths that may threaten her high profile family.

This book is based on one of America’s most notorious real-life scandals in which Georgia Tann, director of a Memphis-based adoption organization, kidnapped and sold poor children to wealthy and some famous families all over the country.

PAM The fact that this book is based on a true story is truly heartbreaking. We meet Rill Foss and her family in 1939, as her mother faces a difficult birth and must be taken to a hospital for emergency medical care.

Rill and her siblings are taken from their boat (The Arcadia) and find themselves in Tennessee Children’s Home Society orphanage. They are told that if they are good they will be taken to their parents, but the older siblings begin to see through this lie quickly. Rill was so young to have the job of trying to keep her family together when she had no control of their futures. Did your heart break for this little girl?

BECKY Oh, this story stayed in my mind

long after laying the book down. My grandfather grew up in an orphanage and he wouldn’t discuss his experience there.

This book gave me a picture of what he might have endured and it is absolutely disgusting that this story is based on an actual account in history. Rill was a likable girl that came to life for me as I was reading this story. It was hard to forget that it was just a character in a book. The story that is set in 1939 revolves around people that are poor and taken advantage of. The other side of the story is based off a very wealthy political family. Do you think that the author was successful in blending those two opposites into one cohesive story?

PAM I do believe that the author was successful in bringing such different points of view together. I am with you, Becky. I could not stop thinking about this story.

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sad for other reasons. Although the family had plenty of money, the lost family and connections with loved ones were just as painful. What I found most frustrating and sad was that there were human beings who felt that they had the right to pass judgement and change (ruin) lives based on stereotypes and misconceptions. Do you think these people reasoned that they were saving these “river rats” or do you think they were simply blinded to the tragedies by money made in this scheme?

BECKY I would like to think that Georgia

Tann thought she was saving souls but I could not find evidence to support that thought. It was gruesome yet fascinating to dig deeper into the background of this story. She made a great deal of money during this time and had many key people help her manipulate the system. Between 1924 and 1950 she is thought to be responsible for over 5,000 children being displaced from their original families. It is believed that no less than 100 children died in her care from abuse, neglect or lack of medical attention. Thankfully one curious social worker helped stop her deplorable actions. I could go on and on about this curious situation but I should get back to the review. Do you think that some of the adopting families knew that Georgia Tann was a dirty businesswoman or was she an expert at deception?

PAM I believe she had to be an expert at deception to have gotten away with her actions for so long. However, I imagine that some families that adopted the children in her “care” noticed things out of the ordinary. Perhaps they told themselves they were saving these children and giving

them a better life or were so desperate for children they were willing to turn a blind eye. Rill and a younger sister were adopted by a couple that had lost children and were struggling with their situation. They adopted the younger sister, then later brought Rill to their home. This was a complicated situation for Rill and her feelings of obligation towards her family. How did you feel when Rill was reunited with her sister?

BECKY This was a bittersweet situation.

Rill’s sister was younger and it appeared as if she easily moved on from her recent kidnapping, and separation from parents and siblings. She was flourishing under the care of her new family. However, Rill was less comfortable conforming to the change.

It was a blessing that they were no longer in the horrific orphanage but distressing to know that the family was separated and experienced unforgettable loss and pain.

What did you think about the ending and would you recommend this story?

PAM I enjoyed the way the different times were brought together to put all of the pieces of the puzzle together. I also appreciated the determination of the siblings and their honor of the family ties. I would recommend this book to others as a great (but very sad) story, as well as an opportunity to acknowledge the history that this story revolves around. As we close this chapter, where are we headed next month?

BECKY We will be reading a nonfiction

book called Finding Gobi by Dion Leonard.

It’s a story about an ultra marathon runner and a little dog that was found in the Gobi desert.

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LOCALAUTHORSPOTLIGHT SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL

By Courtney Roberts

Have you ever felt you were born into circumstances too ordinary to ever be able to live the life you dream of? Do you want something more out of life than the mediocre 9-5 that you are currently living, but you don’t know what or how to obtain it? How often does it feel like the cards you were handed are unremarkable and maybe even deserved?

This positive and encouraging book will introduce realistic and fool proof solutions for your day-to-day life to get you out of your slump and into the life of your dreams. The truth is; living an extraordinary life has nothing to do with the money in your account or your social status.

You don’t have to live a life that you don’t feel you were meant to live.

A life of MORE is within your power.

Now is the time to break out of the monotony. Take hold of the life that you have always wanted. Something Beautiful will bust any misconceptions you have on what life should be like. Something Beautiful is going to give you realistic guidance on the paths to take for a healthier, happier you by: •Showing you that small choices every day lead to big changes.

•Giving you a new perception on the world around you and how you fit into it.

•Utilizing your passion for purpose.

•Finding your optimum health (physically, mentally and spiritually).

Follow the advice laid out in this book and you WILL see changes in your life within the first week! What’s stopping you from being the best version of yourself and living a life that you thought was only for the rich and famous?

This book is available for purchase on Amazon.com

PARENTING AT YOUR BEST

By Roni Wing Lambrecht

How do you maintain mindful relationships with your children in this frenzied, disconnected world?

Most of us believe we have parenthood planned perfectly; when we’ll become parents, how we’ll parent, even anticipating how our children will respond to our parenting. Yet, reality proves to us on a daily basis that nothing in parenting goes as planned. With all of life’s ups and downs, outside influences, and daily stressors, how do we navigate parenting?

In Parenting at Your Best, you’ll learn how to: * Be a role model for what you desire in your child’s life * Be involved in your child’s life, but not excessively involved * Create lasting memories with your child by being present Parenting at Your Best comes from the reflections of parents who lost their only child, parents who truly know the value of each moment. Their desire is to share the lessons they’ve learned so you may apply them to living in the moment with your own children.

This book is available for purchase at www.parentingatyourbestwithoutregrets.com

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