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Proceeds from Danny the Dragon CD Support Good Cause
If you’ve been keeping up with me as the children’s author of the Danny the Dragon series, you’ve probably heard me talk about the new Danny the Dragon CD, which is soon to be released, containing a reading of Danny Meets Jimmy by a talented vocal artist followed by a compilation of ten original classic songs by up-and-coming composers. What’s great about the CD is that, as with the book, it can be enjoyed by people of all ages—the young and the young at heart. What’s even better, though, is the fact that the proceeds are going to a cause …
Children’s Bookwatch: Remarkably Detailed Book Review of Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy
I am pleased to share a most wonderful review of my celebrated children’s book: Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy, published in the November edition of the Children’s Bookwatch from the Midwest Book Review (a highly-regarded, premier book review organization since 1976): Danny the Dragon “Meets Jimmy” Tina Turbin, author Aija Jasuna, illustrator Imagine Publishing Group P. O. Box 1304, Dunedin, FL 34697 www.dannythedragon.com 9780980072105, $8.95 “Danny the Dragon ‘Meets Jimmy’” is a delightful, uplifting book about a boy named Jimmy who finds a very special sea shell on the ocean beach that talks to him. All his family agree it …
Your Own Personal Goals WILL Create a Happy Home
Many don’t realize that having clear-cut personal goals for ourselves is an integral part of creating a happy home. The great news is that it’s not too difficult to achieve this! Thursday’s radio show on the topic of Positive Parenting and Happy Homes will reveal author Tina Turbin’s effective tips and advice on how to do the above and SO much more. Listen here. All you have to gain is a happy home!
Effective Tips for Positiving Parenting & Creating Happy Homes
Pregnancy.org – Live: Before, During & After Thursday, November 12th, 2:00 p.m. EST Have you had one of those days (weeks, months) where the kids are driving you batty? Do you reflect on your day feeling as if you’ve done nothing but lecture, yell, or simply given up, pulling your hair out in the process? Whether it’s redirecting behaviors, special challenges, parenting pep talks, parent coaching or even how the adults treat each other, each action lends itself to the overall peace of the home. Tune in to Pregnancy.org – Live: Before, During & After on Thursday, November 12th at 2:00 …
Sesame Street – Taking Care of Nature
Sesame Street is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary by encouraging an environmentally-friendly theme for it’s upcoming TV shows. With such live stage shows as “Elmo’s Green Thumb”, a major promotional campaign and TV show themes to instill in children a love and appreciation of nature, it definitely looks like the show is going in the right direction. It was such a pleasure to have participated alongside the Sesame Street Halloween concert in Pasadena. For those of you who didn’t have a chance to read up on this wonderful event, please click the above link.
Misdiagnosing Has to Stop
Aside from my role as a children’s author, many of you are also aware that I am an avid supporter of Celiac Disease Research and that I am very involved in a major project to gain government support for the only auto-immune disease which the government does not support. Why? Because the drug companies and pharmacies do not make money off of this disease because the simple solution is to abstain from the gluten in their diet. Please sign up for my Newsletter (click on link and scroll down the right side of the page) to stay on top of this. The “project” …
Another Victory for Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy!
This year has been an amazingly rewarding year for myself and Danny the Dragon . I’m very pleased to announce that Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy won 2nd place in the children’s category of the AZ Literary Contest and Book Awards of 2009! This is an exciting time for us. Thank you to all of you fans for your support!
Ever Heard of a “Role Mommy”?
Role Mommy Radio Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 11:00 AM PST Role Mommy Radio inspires moms and dads and others to live their life to the fullest and fulfill their dreams while being a mommy! Prepare to be INSPIRED as you hear author Tina Turbin’s heartfelt story of how she effectively made her dreams come true while lovingly raising 3 successful children. Advice and tips will be shared! Tune in by going to the direct radio show page here.
A 4-year Old Boy Comments on Danny the Dragon!
Here’s a fun message from a mom that had attended a book reading of Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy with her 2 young boys: “Morning Tina, I was driving the boys to school this morning and Bodhi (my 4 yr-old) said, “mommy, did you know that dinosaurs don’t have boots?” Then about a minute later he said, “not like Danny the Dragon; he does have boots. Dragons does have boots”. Love it!”
Thrive in Balance Radio Show, Mon 11/9 at 9 a.m. Pacific, 12 p.m. EST!
Be sure to listen to my November segment on the Thrive in Balance radio show, to be aired tomorrow, Monday 9 a.m. PST/12 p.m. EST, all on the topic of Gluten-Free and Celiac Disease! (As many of you know, I’m a staunch supporter of raising celiac awareness) Click here to go directly to the radio show. I encourage you to participate and call in with any questions that you may have. Thank you!