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BOOKS, COURSES AND FREE RESOURCES

Hello and Welcome! This is a place for moms looking for resources, helpful hints, troubleshooting, and ideas to guide them through the journey of raising children, entering the empty nest stage, and teaching reading to moms with my Reading Mini Course to help get their children reading at their grade level.

PARENTING SCHOLAR ATHLETES by Pilar Kellenbarger

PARENTING SCHOLAR ATHLETES is available wherever books are sold. It is available on eBook by clicking the link below as well as Kindle and Barnes and Noble.

This parenting book will help moms/parents raise scholar athletes using four keys and real-life stories of adversity and transformation to guide their overachievers. It teaches parents to set successful boundaries to help raise independent and responsible individuals.

By using these four keys throughout every important part of a child’s journey, parents can shape their family life from one of anger, instability and drama to one full of respect, optimism and love.

After raising two scholar athletes on minimum funds and an educator for 18 years, I share my four keys that all moms need in their daily life with their children. These four keys, posts, articles from my chapters and videos will be available to support and guide in order to help them on their path. Remember, scholar athlete does not mean only sports. It can pertain to art/drama, music, and debate. All children who strive for amazing grades and knowledge are scholar athletes in their own area.

REVIEWS:

“Beautifully written. An inspiring read! Highly recommend purchasing this book.” ~ Toni F

“Pilar Kellenbarger presents a practical guide for raising capable, independent, and successful children. The writing is clear and engaging. This is an enjoyable read that’s useful for any parent, regardless of their child’s scholarship potential or athletic ability.” ~Nancy S

“Pilar does a good job in her book, Parenting Scholar Athletes, by communicating what I tell audiences all the time. The stories of her daughters are poignant, applicable, and other parents need to hear them. Thanks again, Pilar, for helping parents know how to handle the discomfort that is endemic to loving deeply.” ~ BILL ECKSTROM, TedxTalk “Why Comfort Will Ruin Your Life” and author of THE COACHING EFFECT.

https://www.pokadoodle.gumroad.com/l/parentingscholarathletesebook ebook/digital

https://linktr.ee/pilarkellenbarger

www.barnesandnoble.com/s/9798986072715

At this site, our main goal is to help moms by sharing videos and showing our own videos on topics to give moms support in many areas when raising their kids. With the pandemic, there are also 20 read alouds of children’s books and a chapter book to share with your kids. (Also found on my YouTube channel)

BECOMING AN EMPTY NESTER by Pilar Kellenbarger

BECOMING AN EMPTY NESTER shares 50 wonderful chapters full of ideas to help moms find their smile again. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9S7RHVD (Coming to other book providers soon.)

This is a book to help moms and parents find themselves once their chick-a-dees fly the nest. Although it is a time of feeling wistful, it is also a time to celebrate. Feelings of dismay pop up, however this special time should be marked as significant and memorable.

Since we accomplished our important job of parenting our children, it is time to put us first. This book offers fifty wonderful ideas to help parents with their empty nest enjoy their next stage of life.

Discover 50 new ways to find your happiness again by remembering what makes you smile. Becoming an empty nester is a stage in life that may start off feeling dismal, sad, and somber, but with these inspiring ideas, you’ll start feeling peaceful, delighted and upbeat.

REVIEWS:

“This book is a must read! It helped me a lot now that my son turned 18. I highly recommend it.”
~ Erica Alfaro

“I bought this book for my nephew’s mom because he graduated high school and she’s struggling with him leaving home. My gosh, this book is so unbelievably helpful and I’m so glad I gave it to her! The chapters are spot-on to what someone would need at this difficult time (and I’m a therapist so you know I mean that!) There’s clear structure and organization of all topics, and the formatting is gorgeous. It’s such a clean easy read that anyone would treasure as a guidebook during the time of transition in the family. It’s a must-buy gift for someone or for yourself.”
~ C D’Angelo

“With heartfelt antidotes and 50 insight ideas, Kellenbarger provides invaluable support and inspiration. Her practical advice empowers parents to embrace this new stage of life, rediscover their passions, and find joy in the newfound freedom. A must-read for any parent embarking on this transformative journey.”
~ Dr. Belynder Walia, Serene Lifestyles

READING MINI COURSE by Pilar Kellenbarger

My READING MINI COURSE was created to help moms and parents guide their children toward their reading level. Since it’s out in June, hopefully it is helpful in the summer. As a reading teacher for ten years, I share my secrets, skills and motivational ideas to help your children succeed. Because a tutor can cost anywhere from $65-$80, it is hard for some moms to help their children especially in the summer when there isn’t school.
In this course, you will receive for $27: pokadoodle.gumroad.com/l/readingminicourse
1) How to create word cards based on their grade level
2) How to select books using the 5 Finger Rule
3) How to use the tapping of letter sounds from Orton Gillingham
4) A model of a daily lesson plan to use when starting

Along with your patience and love, you will see your child smile with success as they practice and increase their reading level.

CONTACT INFO:

*If you have any questions, feel free to contact me on social media or at pilar.regan@gmail.com

YouTube channel Pilar Kellenbarger – YouTube

You can also find me on Facebook at Collecting Our Angels: Nurturing Our Children Pilar Kellenbarger
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