Whole Hearted Parenting

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."

"You must be the change you want to see in the world."

"To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest."

"When restraint and courtesy are added to strength, the latter becomes irresistible."

"It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest
might weaken and the wisest might err."

From Dr. Mardy's "Quotes of the Week, A Weekly Celebration of Great Quotes in History."

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Hello Parents and Teachers --
February brings to mind valentines...love...hearts. Did you know that the heart is the ancient
Chinese symbol for the mind? There is a huge connection between our heart and our mind. Our
thoughts generate feelings that drive our life. Our thoughts have an impact on our health, even
influencing our immune system. When we parent consciously and lovingly -- with our heart and
mind in alignment -- we not only experience deeper connections with our children but more
cooperation as well. This month, we will focus on becoming leaders and builders of self-esteem ...
encouraging parents who guide our children. There are learning opportunities on both topics in
February, so join us in a course or teleseminar. Read words of wisdom from Gandhi, a leader who
taught non-violence and compassion. Enjoy your journey toward greater leadership.

Wishing You Well --
Maggie

Carmen Van Kerckhove is co-founder and president of
New Demographic, an anti-racism training company that
goes beyond diversity buzzwords to tackle the real issues
behind race and racism. She hosts Addicted to Race, a
podcast about America’s obsession with race and edits a
network of blogs, including Racialicious, a blog about the
intersection of race and pop culture, Anti-Racist Parent, a
blog for parents committed to raising children with an anti-
racist outlook and Race Changers, a community of people
working towards an anti-racist future, one week at a time.
Carmen's perspectives on race and racism have been
featured in national publications and she has appeared on
MSNBC and NPR. Carmen addressed the Whole Hearted
Parenting Group on February 6th on the issues of raising
children in families formed through trans-racial and trans-
cultural adoption. Read a summary below and read more
about Carmen at www.newdemographic.com. Carmen
lives in New York.

Teleseminars:
Dial in From Home...No Babysitters and No Driving

Parents: Leaders Not Dictators
Skills for Becoming a Loving Leader
February 8th from 9:00 - 10:30 PM

Disciplining for High Self-Esteem
Encourage While You Discipline
February 13th from 9:00 - 10:30 PM

Cl ick Here for More!

Redirecting Children's Behavior
Begins in March

The Best Valentine Ever!

Give Your Sweetheart the Gift of Peace at Home

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On Jan 30, 1948, Mohandas Gandhi died in Delhi, India at age 78,
after being assassinated by a young Hindu fanatic. At his death, he
was one of the most powerful moral voices in world history.
Reflecting on Gandhi's life, Albert Einstein said, "Generations to
come . . . will scarce believe that such a one as this ever in flesh
and blood walked upon this earth." Years earlier, Gandhi was given
the nickname "Mahatma" (meaning "Great Soul") by the poet
laureate of India, Rabindranath Tagore. And a great soul he was,
known the world over for his small, slender physique, ascetic attire,
incredible courage, and commitment to nonviolence. Here are a but
a few of Gandhi's powerful "Words to Live By."