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Danny The Dragon Contest Winner- NOVEMBER!

I had the wonderful pleasure of visiting many schools this month as well as received MANY pictures submitted to the site and to my e mail at info@dannythedragon.com.

We have another winner for the November gift basket! Here she is:

Paulina- 3rd Grade Winner- NOVEMBER
Paulina- 3rd Grade Winner- NOVEMBER

A New Friend For Danny
A New Friend For Danny

Here is what our wonderful 3rd grade winner, Paulina has to say:

Contests, Library Visits, School Visits
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I Have to Share this With My Readers!

This site is an amazing resource for us moms! You can look up certain brands of foods and the ingredients to stay away from food allergies or additives. Search “Gluten-Free” and “cookies” for example and you will be guided to a list of treats that will fit your needs. I am a bit picky when it comes to refrring a good resource, but I feel secure in sharing this one: http://FoodEssentials.com Tina Turbin

Acts of Kindness, Education, gluten-free, healthy eating, Helpful Tips, Research
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More Children’s Books -Tina Turbin

OK, many people write in and connect up via social sites asking about future books. Well my friends, YES there are more books. I just have been so darn busy I have not shared the details, sorry about that. I will fill you in: I have three books, yes three lovely books in the works. All varied in content and purpose but all 3 so charming and delightful. They will tickly your fancy when the timing is right and they are ready to be launched as planned, hot off the press. I have the CD out now and this is …

Books, CD, Children's Author, Children's Book, General, reading, writing
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A Mother’s Role is a Valuable Asset to Our Society

Chances are, you have an idea of just how important you are as a mother in your household. For instance, what if you were to go out of town for a week? Who would get the kids ready for school, take them to soccer or ballet, help them with their homework? And could you imagine the state of the house after such a length of time? As helpful as your spouse or children may be, without having Mom around to spur them through their daily chores, how often would they do the dishes or remember to take out the trash? …

Acts of Kindness, Advice, Children's Book, family, Friends, Helpful Tips, moms, women
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Getting the Kids to Listen: Danny the Dragon Author Offers Some Tips

I was sent this lovely article written and published recently after a brief interview by reseacher and writer Robert Bell. I thought I’d share this with all of you It’s time for dinner and you’ve called to your children three times so far to turn off the TV and come to the table to eat.  You start using threats of coming into the living room yourself to turn off the television, to ban TV for the rest of the night, or to eat their dinners for them, but they still don’t come. Sound familiar? But aren’t kids supposed to have …

Advice, Childrens' Literature, family, Family Time, Games, Helpful Tips, Interviews, Media, Press
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Turn off the TV—Tips for Families

Just when you think it can’t get any worse, it does. Even though last season’s hit shows were full of stuff you didn’t want your kids to watch or even know about, you turn on the television to find that this season’s shows are even more shocking. One of the best decisions I made years ago for myself and for my family was to cut down on television drastically. As an author, researcher, and humanitarian, I am often approached by parents about a variety of issues. One topic that never ceases to come up is family issues such as how …

Children's Book, Childrens' Literature, family, Family Time, Games, Games at Home, General, television
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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!

Advice, Radio Interviews
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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 …

Acts of Kindness, Advice, Radio Interviews
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Being a Mom/Role Model, Gluten-Free Living and Positive Parenting/Happy Homes

In addition to my work with Danny the Dragon, next week I have a wonderful lineup of 3 radio shows, covering the important topics of positive parenting and happy homes, the task of being a successful mother and role model and living a gluten-free lifestyle. I’m very much looking forward to speaking on these shows and sharing my advice and tips on the above subjects, and I do hope that you will join me.  Click here for the schedule and direct links to each show.  Have a great weekend!

Advice, Radio Interviews
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Adorable Stuffed Animal Replica of Danny the Dragon

Above is an adorable stuffed animal that a Danny the Dragon fan created to depict the children’s character that we know and love.  We have quite the fan club!

Children's Book, Childrens' Literature
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