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The Sparkly Bun: A Children’s Book About Being True to Oneself

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In a world where fitting in is the norm, “The Sparkly Bun” shows children the importance of being true to oneself.

Join Emme as she navigates the tricky world of schoolyard fashion. Emme loves her clothes and accessories, but she especially loves one item. When she wears it to school two days in a row, her friends start to tease her. Will Emme be able to learn the valuable lesson that being an individual is more important than fitting in with the crowd?

With charming illustrations and a heartwarming story, “The Sparkly Bun” is the perfect addition to any child’s library.

Here’s a review from another happy parent:

I just loved this book. Being a parent of two young children, who sad to say, are already experiencing peer pressure and the need to “fit in,” I found this book to be a true gem. The message is brilliant and one that needs to be addressed at every stage of life. It is a unique storyline with the “bun” which is so clever and easily translatable to other objects, clothes, tech etc.

Three reasons why you and your child will love this book:
1. Simply a wonderful message presented through a relatable theme about the pressure to be like everyone else. Great artwork and images as well.
2. A number of critical themes for both the child and parent reading the book. I read this to my daughter, age, 6, and then I let her read it on her own. I was able to have a real discussion about peer pressure, individuality, and being your own unique, beautiful self.
3. It can be applied to either boys or girls. The message is easily translatable to anyone you are talking to about any issue at hand.

I have read tons of books to my kids and haven’t come across one as cute, teachable and memorable as this one. Nice work!

Website:

https://www.thesparklybun.com/

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Building A Better Relationship With Your Parents As You All Get Older

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As you grow up and start a family of your own, you can find that your relationship with your own parents changes. You may find that you’re less reliant on them than you were when you were younger, and may even experience some challenges as you face your own parenting struggles.

But change doesn’t have to be a bad thing, and getting older gives you a great opportunity to get to know your parents differently, so you can enjoy more quality time together. Learn some of the ways you can build a better relationship with your parents as you get older to help bring a new dynamic to your relationship.

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Resolve issues you’ve been experiencing

Families are complicated, and over time, things can build up between families. You may have even experienced some serious issues that have led to a lack of communication or poor relationships over the years. But if you want to enjoy a relationship with your parents going forward, you may need to take steps to resolve these issues and find a way to forgive and move on. It’s not always easy, but if there’s a chance to save your relationship, it could be worth a try.

Be there to provide help and support

As your parents get older, it’s them that may need taking care of. Being there to provide help and support is important, and whether that’s physical or emotional support, you should pay attention to your parents’ behaviors and ensure that they get the help they need. Now that you’re more self-aware, you may be able to recommend support for issues they might be experiencing such as depression, addiction, or PTSD treatment for veterans. Your parents may be reluctant at first, but you should persevere to help them get the help they need as they get older.

Plan quality time together

Once you have your own children, time spent with your family can often revolve around the kids and keeping them entertained. But if you can, try to spend some quality time with your parents where you can be adults together and make some wonderful memories. This one-on-one time can also help you notice any changes in their health and wellbeing that may need some support, that could go unnoticed in a big family setting.

Spend time enjoying some of their hobbies and interests 

Now that they’re no longer taking care of you, time with your parents can be spent enjoying some of their hobbies and interests. Take the time to find out the things that they’re interested in and plan some fun activities together that will help you create some special memories and learn more about your parents.
As we get older, our relationships evolve and change, especially the ones we have with our parents. You may need to learn how to communicate with elderly parents or take on caring responsibilities, but you will also find that your relationship changes in positive ways too as you get to know them in different ways. Focus on building a better relationship with your parents to help you enjoy your time with them, and who knows, they could still have a lot to teach you about your own parenting skills too!

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Perfect Plan for Frosty: A Unique and Imaginative Children’s Book

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I had the opportunity to have a book created for both of my kids and they both loved seeing their names and faces in their very own book. The entire process is quick and easy, just send in several clear pics of your kids (they make up almost all of my phone’s picture storage!) and they will get right to work. The story might be the same, but it means so much to each kid as they read through and see themselves, literally, in different careers. Each of my kids just love keeping their book nearby and randomly looking through the pages and I will bet all of the kids in your life would enjoy their custom made book too. Read on to learn more and find where you can have one or ten made for your little ones.

A uniquely personalized book that actually stars your kid

A great way to open up a child’s imagination is by inserting them into their stories. Imagitime uses Artificial Intelligence to illustrate any kid realistically into a storybook using just a few photos. They’ve launched their first book – “Your Perfect Plan For Frosty”, which is sure to delight children.

Here’s a brief introduction by Imagitime to this wonderful book.

“Detective, Astronaut, Chef, Athlete or something else? What will your kid suggest Frosty to be? Take the child on an adventure where they see themselves in awesome professions trying to inspire a cute polar bear who has the funniest objections to everything. But above all else, let them learn that enjoying their childhood is just as important as dreaming big.”

Each book is custom-made to order, offering a unique memento and experience for the children who receive them. It is available in Paperback as well as Hardcover.

For more details, check out imagitime.com