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about Pearls Parenting Practices
Goals & Purpose
Welcome to the Pearls website ~
an extension of the Pearls Parenting Practices book!
During the three year writing process, many helpful stories were gathered that were unable to be included in the book. You will find them below, under "Supplemental Stories."
Pearls was written for my five children, new parents and their little ones, and anyone else who wishes to create an emotionally healthy environment for their kids (and themselves) to thrive.
For parents, raising children is one of the single most important things they have to do, and can be one of their greatest gifts! There is no perfect way to parent, yet there are certain practices (filled with insight and wisdom) which can prove tremendously helpful to the process.
My passion for the past three years has been to create a different kind of parenting book – a gentle guide with stories, engaging watercolor illustrations, poems and quotes. Something easy for new parents to enjoy with their little ones. Something which will help ignite their love and commitment, as well as provide solidarity, support and a framework in which to satisfy the essential needs of children as they grow.
In the process I have had meaningful conversations with over 100 people – educators, doctors, midwifes, therapists, parents, grandparents. . . . all kinds of people from varied backgrounds and professions – and asked them to share their perspectives. In addition, I have read many parenting books, and pulled out the “pearls” to share in a simple, loving way.
My hope is that Pearls will help the next generation of children to develop into self-confident, independent, caring and critical thinking individuals who are able to find their place in
the world.
~Lisa Guy
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About Pearls Parenting Practices
About the Author
Lisa Guy (shown left middle and below right) is a graduate of UC San Diego with a BA in Communications, a past business co-owner and mother of five. Fom a young age, Lisa has had an interest in people and their development - especially young children. After her third child was born, she stopped working outside the home and immersed herself in the lives of little ones. During her 30 years of volunteer work as a room parent, classroom volunteer, field trip chaperone, PTA and booster club leader, fundraising chair, teacher/administrative aide, and community volunteer, she became passionate about finding ways to help young people reach their full potential.
About the Illustrator
From an early age, Cameron Shields (left) worked alongside her father in his art studio, as he fulfilled his responsibilities as Art Director for an advertising firm. Ever-encouraging of her interest in the study of nature, he spent a great deal of time with her in the outdoors. Finding treasures to examine at home under a microscope, Cammy spent hours analyzing and drawing. After a career in healthcare and then later teaching science at the university level, Cammy resumed her passion for connecting with nature, and exploring her environment through art, and began the practices of birdwatching and watercolor painting. Her whimsical illustrations are a result of her explorations, and bring readers on a meditative journey along California's Central Coast.
Contact Us
Lisa Guy welcomes the opportunity to speak to new parents and caregivers. Connect with Lisa.
Pearls Professional Review
“A beautifully constructed guide, aimed at navigating parenthood.” ~SPR Self Publishing-Review
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