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          Key to PERSONAL FREEDOM: How Myths Affect Our Family Lives


Book Launch & Celebration

Susie Walton cordially invites you to join us in celebrating the release of her new book, "Key to Personal Freedom: How Myths Affect our Family Lives." As a recipient of the San Diego Parent Educator of the Year Award, Susie Walton is a leading expert in the field of communication and relationships with an emphasis on family dynamics. In this everyday guide to parenting, Susie illustrates her experiences while bringing to light the myths that are currently affecting our family lives. Join us as we explore new ideas of parenting and unlock the potential of personal freedom.

When: Sunday, March 29th
Time: 3:00 - 6:00 pm, Susie speaks at 4:00pm
Where: Indigo Village
Who: Families welcome
RSVP: Space is limited. Contact Indigo Village today.

”Susie has done a brilliant job of helping parents and professionals deepen their interactions with children. Her stories will melt your heart and open your eyes to a new way of being with your child. This book is a must read for every child advocate.”
-Kathryn Kvols author of “Redirecting Children’s Behavior.”

About the Book

Most myths that we have about parenting stem from the way we were raised as children and what we have heard or seen over the years. In Susie Walton’s book, “Key to Personal Freedom: How Myths Affect Our Family Lives,” Walton explores these old myths while shedding light on some new ideas about parenting. By illustrating new concepts with stories of her own experiences, she provides insight as well as practical tools that you can implement instantly into your home or classroom.

Title: Key to PERSONAL FREEDOM: How Myths Affect Our Family Lives
Author: Susie Walton
Publisher: Indigo Village, Del Mar, CA.
Publication Date: Spring 2009
ISBN: 978-0-578-00719-9
Price: $11.95
Page Count: 177
Trim Size: 9 x 5 ½ inches

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To arrange an author interview:
Please contact Indigo Village at (760) 633-3754

About the Author

As the fifth child out of a family of ten, Susie Walton was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. After attending college, Susie came to San Diego where she raised her four incredible sons. As her children began to develop, Susie found herself in a situation that most parents find themselves in; overwhelmed and unprepared. As a result, she sought out the help of parenting educators to assist her in the challenges of raising a family.

Inspired by what she had learned, Susie quickly found her passion in studying and providing parenting education. Soon after, she became a certified parenting instructor.

Susie currently resides in the San Diego suburb of Del Mar, California where she has been providing parenting education for the past 19 years. As a recipient of the San Diego Parent Educator of the Year award, Susie has become a leading expert in the field of communication and relationships with an emphasis on family dynamics.

Susie has been interviewed on a variety of radio shows, television segments and newspaper articles. Some of her own past publications include; Take the “Work” out of homework, Terrific Two’s and Deserving Children, Deserving Parent.

Today, in addition to providing seminars, workshops and full-length parenting classes, Susie runs “Indigo Village,” which provides parenting and personal development education in support of parents and families. Her dream is to one day have villages all across the world, supporting families everywhere. Susie continues her dream by working with a number of organizations and corporate entities to develop awareness while implementing practical and positive change.

To arrange an author interview:
Please contact Indigo Village at (760) 633-3754

Table of Myths and New Ideas

Myth 1: Discipline Creates Distance
New Idea: You can Discipline and Stay Close with Your Kids and Make a Great Family Team.

Myth 2: Children are Not Old Enough to Make Good Decisions
New Idea: Give Them Choices.

Myth 3: If You Give a Kid an Inch, They Will Take a Mile
New Idea: Kids Have Great Solutions to Problems.

Myth 4: Children Misbehave Because they are Spoiled or Bad
New Idea: Children Misbehave Because Their Needs are Not Being Met.

Myth 5: Children are Not Very Capable
New Idea: Kids are Capable, Be Willing to Ask for Their Advice.

Myth 6: Parents Have to Let the Child Know Who’s the Boss in the House
New Idea: Parents and Kids Can Be Friends.

Myth 7: Experts Know Best About Your Child
New Idea: Follow Your Heart. You are the Expert!

Myth 8: Kids Do Not do Well in Single-Parent Homes
New Idea: A Great Family can Exist With One Parent and as few as One Child.

Myth 9: Family Vacations and Outings are Always a Hassle or Too Expensive
New Idea: Visualize How You want Your Family to Be and Make it Happen!!

Myth 10: Children Cannot Resolve Fights and Need Time Outs
New Idea: Teach Your Children Win-Win Negotiation and Self-Quieting Time.

Myth 11: Second Children Make the First Child Jealous and Cause Sibling Rivalry
New Idea: A New Child in the House can be Seen as a Great Gift.

Myth 12: We should Praise Our Children Often
New Idea: Encouragement helps Develop Internal Motivation in Kids.

Myth 13: Mistakes are Bad
New Idea: Mistakes are Wonderful Opportunities to Learn.

Myth 14: Traumatic Events Scar Children for Life
New Idea: When Dealt with Properly, Traumatic Events Build Resiliency.

Myth 15: It’s My Job to Keep My Children Happy and to Protect Them From Getting Hurt
New Idea: Allow Natural or Logical Consequences to Happen.

Myth 16: Repeated Yelling at Children Seems to Be the Only Way to Get Things Done
New Idea: Try Something New.

Myth 17: All Children Learn in the Same Way
New Idea: All Kids are Smart, They Just Learn in Different Ways.

Myth 18: A Good Parent Never Thinks of Her or Him Self First
New Idea: Taking Care of Yourself Helps You Be a Better Parent.

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