In a rapidly changing world, empowering children with strong character traits is crucial. Character development goes hand in hand with academic success, emotional well-being, and life success. Beyond the development of literacy skills, reading has the incredible...
You wake up in the morning, and your first thought is something along the lines of, “I need to get up and move in order to get the kids up so they’re on time for school,” “I have to pack them lunches and snacks,” or, “I need to make them breakfast.” During the day,...
It’s been 12 years since I began the practice of having a word help guide me through my year of life experiences and lessons. Each year I like to recap how it went and predict my intentions with the newly chosen word! Last year when I selected the 2022 word, Rise, I...
Ever since March 2020, we’ve all been doing the best we can. Parents, caregivers, educators--we’ve all had to make enormous adjustments to our lives and how we support our children. With changing guidelines, ever-shifting goalposts, and the daily stresses that have...
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Menopause at 40 & Then My Vagina Fell Out: An Uncommon Tale Brace yourselves! This is the most personal blog post I have ever written. While it may make some say, “Woah! This is a LOT to share, Maria!” I’m sharing it so that other women know they are not alone...
As a social skills educator, mother of three, and children’s book author, Maria knows that this fall is going to be challenging in many ways for school staff, families and children. Many families are choosing to Homeschool or helping their children with Distance...
Is it vain to be thinking about my FACE during a worldwide pandemic? You may think so. The way I look at it, other people are taking time to binge watch Tiger King, so let’s not judge either side! I think it’s okay for me to use the extra anxious time we all feel...
During this uncertain time in our country, where we are asked to shelter in place while our health heroes stand on the front line helping save patients affected by Covid-19, anxiety is at an all time high. Health Care workers aren't the only ones working day...
Maria goes live every other week, taking turns between her author Facebook page and her private Empowering Kids with Character Facebook group. On September 19th, Maria shared some meditation apps her family enjoys. You can watch the video here. Do you use meditation?...
WHAT’S MY GOAL HERE? Have you already broken your New Year’s resolution? Good! Ok, it’s not necessarily good but I hope you don’t feel the least bit bad about it. Here’s the deal: resolutions don’t work! So instead of letting a broken resolution make you feel bad and stay stuck, I’m here to tell you […]
Coffee with Maria-Parenting Hacks is a Facebook live series about all thing parenting by Publisher and Children’s Book Author Maria Dismondy, a parents advocate and children advocate, who loves to share positive messages to the world. In this video, you will learn...
Welcome to this quarter’s blog series, Three Things Thursday! I am here to share just THREE things that I am into right now to enhance my world as wife, mom and work from home business owner. Feel free to reach out at any time if you have any questions about the...
Welcome to this quarter’s blog series, Three Things Thursday! I am here to share just THREE things that I am into right now to enhance my world as wife, mom and work from home business owner. Feel free to reach out at any time if you have any questions about the...
Coffee with Maria-Parenting Hacks is a Facebook live series about all thing parenting by Publisher and Children’s Book Author Maria Dismondy, a parents advocate and children advocate, who loves to share positive messages to the world. In this video, you will learn...
Welcome to this quarter’s blog series, Three Things Thursday! I am here to share just THREE things that I am into right now to enhance my world as wife, mom and work from home business owner. Feel free to reach out at any time if you have any questions about the...
Coffee with Maria-Parenting Hacks is a Facebook live series about all thing parenting by Publisher and Children’s Book Author Maria Dismondy, a parents advocate and children advocate, who loves to share positive messages to the world. In this video, you will...
Welcome to this quarter’s blog series, Three Things Thursday! I am here to share just THREE things that I am into right now to enhance my world as wife, mom and work from home business owner. Feel free to reach out at any time if you have any questions about the...
We were so lucky to have the chance to review a new line of essential oils by Aroma Foundry. Here's a little about the company before I share our family's review. About the Company: Aroma Foundry is a Santa Barbara, California company founded by a team of...
Welcome to Maria’s Pinterest Top Picks! Twice a month, I will share my favorite pins from a number of categories on the amazing, yet sometimes overwhelming, Pinterest. These will be family and child focused, perfect for teachers too! Craft DIY Painted Mugs - That...
Welcome to Maria’s Pinterest Top Picks! Twice a month, I will share my favorite pins from a number of categories on the amazing, yet sometimes overwhelming, Pinterest. These will be family and child focused, perfect for teachers too! Craft Paper punch heart garland...
I got caught on the essential oil trend about two years ago. We use them in many ways and truly believe they help our family remain healthy. Here are a few ways we use them: diffuse them in the kitchen master bedroom bathroom connecting our girls rooms rub them...
Welcome to Maria’s Pinterest Top Picks! Twice a month, I will share my favorite pins from a number of categories on the amazing, yet sometimes overwhelming, Pinterest. These will be family and child focused, perfect for teachers too! Craft Pom-pom fabric pens Recipe...