Maria Dismondy Livres

Sunny Side Upbringing is a simple parenting toolkit designed to make your life easier and more fulfilled by keeping your family values on the forefront of daily life. Parent educator Maria Dismondy took her greatest advice, research, ideas, activities, and educational resources from over the last 20 years and put them down on paper for us all to benefit from. The result is a month-by-month parenting resource (kind of like “a parent’s best friend”) that is loaded with enriching content that fosters creative parent-child interactions rooted in the values that matter most to you.

How can Ralph be so mean? Lucy is one of a kind and Ralph loves to point that out. Lucys defining moment comes when Ralph truly needs help. Because she knows what she stands for, Lucy has the courage to make a good choice. This charming story empowers children to always do the right thing and be proud of themselves, even when they are faced with someone as challenging as Ralph.

Sunny Side Upbringing is a simple parenting toolkit designed to make your life easier and more fulfilled by keeping your family values on the forefront of daily life. Parent educator, Maria Dismondy, took her greatest advice, research, ideas, activities and educational resources from over the last 20 years and put them down on paper for us all to benefit from. The result is a month-by-month parenting resource (kind of like a parent's best friend) that's loaded with enriching content thatfosters creative parent-child interactions rooted in the values that matter most to you. With all the research done for you, all you have to do is open the page and jump into the fun of parenting with purpose.

Sami’s perfect life falls apart when the new girl moves in next door. Sami doesn’t need another friend… she has her best friend Stella! She thinks  two is the perfect pair and three’s a crowd! Jasmine just wants to be included and play with her new neighbor friends. But  three is a tricky number when it comes to friendships.  Most of the time,  someone gets left out. As a teacher, author and much sought after presenter, author Maria Dismondy saw a need for a children’s book that dealt with the  difficulty kids have when there is jealousy in friendships.  Pink Tiara Cookies for Three does exactly that.  Pink Tiara Cookies for Three brings up the concept of “Three’s a Crowd.”   Will Sami learn how to adjust and make room for one more friend? Will she see that her  lack of inclusion  is unkind? Through the lessons illustrated in this book, you can  help your child  learn what they can do in this type of situation.  The best book for positively confronting “Three’s a Crowd” in friendships. Pink Tiara Cookies for Three by award-winning author, Maria Dismondy, carries the key message of  conflict resolution, jealousy, and inclusion  supported by the many advocates of positive parenting solutions. This book is the perfect addition to other books in your collection that focus on resolving conflict in three way friendships, of any age, such as the work of  Diane Alber (A Little Spot of Kindness) and Trudy Ludwig (The Invisible Boy).

Johnny is a big fan of school but that all changes when the new kid, Gabe arrives. Gabe doesn't speak any English, and that doesn't stop Johnny from going out of his way to be unkind.

"Leah and Dexter are brother and sister. They don't always get along. In fact, there are times they can be downright mean to each other. The ooey, gooey jelly donuts in this story are a testament to the power of kindness, caring and generosity."--Publisher description.

Empowering babies to lead extraordinary lives starts with modeling positive character traits. The book highlights that even infants can demonstrate acts of kindness before they learn to walk or talk, emphasizing the importance of nurturing these qualities from a young age. It encourages caregivers to instill values that promote empathy and kindness, setting the foundation for a compassionate future.

Stephen is a little kid with big dreams of playing football. The odds are against him when he is tested and faced with challenges. This is a story of a boy who worked hard to defy the odds and become a leader.

Leah and Dexter are brother and sister. They don't always get along. In fact, there are times they can be downright mean to each other. The ooey, gooey jelly donuts in this story are a testament to the power of kindness, caring and generosity. Find out if Leah and Dexter will ever learn to get along!-- Back cover.

Chloe loves going to school, but lately something is different. Chloe has all the ingredients of a great friend - kindness, empathy, compassion, and more. Chloe wonders, What do you do when friends don't treat you with kindness? Find out how this brave girl navigates the trials and tribulations that pop up on her way to discovering the recipe for lasting friendship.