Proud Parent's Guide Garnishes 29 Publishing Awards
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Praise for Proud Parents’ Guide
“Karen has written an excellent volume on how children develop and mature physically. She provides recommended age-specific activities to help nurture that development, growth, and good health. It is a must-read for every new parent!”
Allen D. Schwartz, MD, FAAP
“…refreshingly sane and low-keyed. If you want outlandish sports diets, promises of superstardom or guarantees of future athletic scholarships, this isn’t the book for you. Ronney emphasizes the importance of recognizing different learning styles, maintaining realistic expectations and keeping things fun.”
Wayne Wilson
Vice President, Education Services
LA84 Foundation
“Karen has written a great book that encourages safe and fun physical activity for kids and parents to share…sets a foundation for a lifetime of good exercise habits.”
Dara Hunt
Physical Therapist
“What a great resource for parents! You will have fun, bond with your children, and put them on the path to lifelong physical and mental health!”
Mariaemma Willis
Coauthor, Discover Your Child's Learning Style
“An essential read for those parents and educators who truly want to help youngsters of all ages become physically, socially, emotionally, and academically fit while at the same time creating a tremendous amount of positive self-esteem.”
Pete Saccone
Creator, It's "Funner" to Be a Runner program
“The activities, which help build self-confidence and success in sports and life, are easy to incorporate in any family lifestyle. A practical guide all parents should have on hand, especially new parents.”
D. Ross Campbell, M.D.
Lecturer & Author, How to Really Love Your Child
Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry
University of Tennessee College of Medicine
“Very practical, quick, and easy to use, Karen’s book serves as the perfect reference tool for any parent. I will recommend this book to my colleagues and to all parents who attend my classes.”
Marina Monta
Associate Professor, Parent Education
San Diego Community College District, Continuing Education
The National Parenting Seal of Approval Voted Proud Parents' Guide the Best Parenting Book for 2009"If you are a parent who is interested in furthering your child's physical well-being (and who isn't?), this book is one that should be sitting in your night stand. The author uses easy-to-understand language and approaches which serve to make it very easy to implement the skills needed to nurture and help make the development of your child's physical skills a fun and positive experience. There is nothing so far reaching that any parent should feel unable to accomplish the goals set out here. The suggestions are practical and parents told us they felt they were very doable. Another big plus that our testers noted was the fact that the book makes a point to include tips for children with disabilities. " |
“An invaluable resource for any parent, the book fills a void of parenting information that is not usually available until children are involved in an organized sport. We wish we'd had this book when we were raising our families!”
Karla Holland-Moritz Glen CampbellCodirectors, Strings by the Sea“As an educator for twenty-one years I’ve seen the sad faces of children in grades K– 8 who were picked last to participate in a recess game or PE sport. Proud Parents’ Guide is the first step toward ensuring children are not subjected to this kind of isolation by their peers or lacking confidence when confronted with participating in physical activities. This parent-friendly guide provides practical activities that will empower parents.” LaDreda P. Lewis
CEO, 40 Acres and A Mind, Inc., dba Sylvan Learning La Mesa, Bonita, and Imperial Beach, CA "An excellent hands-on book that is practical for every parent and educator, this is a must-read for parents with young children." Jeff PatersonM.A. Educational Administration Azusa Pacific University President, California Home School Sports Athletic Director, Christian Heritage School Physical Education Teacher, Moreno Valley Unified School District “Buy this book, use it, and you will see very positive results. Its potential is limitless…outstanding for your children, your grandchildren, and yourself.” Joseph NyiriArtist and Art Instructor, San Diego City Schools and San Diego Zoo “My parents exposed me to many activities and sports when I was very young. It allowed me to explore, take risks, and develop confidence in myself. Ronney’s book is spot on and should be a must-read for every parent.” Lynne Jewell Shore1988 Gold Medalist, Sailing “Ms. Ronney has created an easy-to-use yet very helpful resource for parents to strengthen the physical health and ability of their young children with activities that are as playful as they are useful.”
Christine D'Amico
Author, The Pregnant Woman’s Companion
Proud Parents' Guide Wins Gold in
5 Categories by Parent to Parent
Adding Wisdom Award
January 2009: The recently released Proud Parents' Guide to Raising Athletic, Balanced, and Coordinated Kids received top honors in the Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award in five categories including Best Book in Children's Health and Well Being, Health Fitness for Family, Books-Parenting, Gifts for Mom and Gifts for Dads. It was also listed in the 8th Annual Holiday Gift Guide in the above.
The book was judged by a team of national experts that includes teachers, parents, pediatricians, librarians, psychologists, media critics, child care facilities and directors, who are involved with children on a daily basis. Jodie Lynn, who founded of the awards program in 1998, says the judging committee looks at how books such as Proud Parents’ Guide can help a child grow ethically,socially, intellectually, emotionally and physically. This award also recognizes that winners like Proud Parents’ Guide will entertain and teach children as well as inspire imagination and creativity.
“I am honored, thrilled and excited that Proud Parents’ Guide to Raising Athletic, Balanced and Coordinated Kidswas recognized for its potential to improve the quality of a child’s life as well as promote family bonding,” said author Karen Ronney. “It is humbling to know that my vision to help kids become more coordinated, confident and athletic in the first 10 years is shared by award founder Jodie Lynn and the Parent to Parent organization.”
The Adding Wisdom Award is also recognized many esteemed organizations such as Disney Online Newsroom Awards, Scholastic, PBS Kids, Forbes.com, NPR, Answers.com, ClubMom and Sesame Street, Parents Magazine and Parenting Magazine.
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