Posts Tagged ‘Parenting’

Very excited to announce the cover for my next book in the Heartlight Girls series:

 Star’s Attraction

A Girl’s Discovery of Inner Power

It’s the story of a girl named Star who has an exciting dream she would like to pursue, but gets intimated by those around her that say her dream is "too big." She gets discouraged and starts to believe the critical things others say about her, until one day, she is visited by a mysterious horse, and of course, her Heartlight Angel, who help her realize that anything is possible, as long as you believe…

Scheduled for release in summer/fall 2010, pre-orders will begin in several months. Stay posted for other sneak peeks as my illustrator Dawn Pitre continues to do her magic…(and if you like horses, you’re going to love this book!!!)

Debra Gano conducts her "It’s What’s Inside That Counts!" Self-Esteem Workshop for Girls, Women, & Parents of Girls (Dads welcome to!) this Sunday, Nov. 1, in Scottsdale, AZ. Click here for all the details, and be sure to tell your friends in the Phoenix-area about this great opportunity!

 Debra Gano comes to Arizona to deliver this empowering and interactive workshop, teaching self-esteem principles "from the inside out." Adults & girls appreciate Debra’s open and amusing style as she discusses unhealthy media, critical peers,  inner beauty, and the importance of connecting to your true essence. You will walk away with a greater sense of self-worth and confidence, feeling more empowered and resilient to withstand life’s challenges.

WHERE: New Vision Center

www.HeartlightGirls.com & www.DebraGano.com

Did you know that approximately 90% of kids will experience some form of bullying this school year? Ouch! What’s happening??? When did it suddenly become “cool” to be mean? While “Mean Girls” may think they’re cool, we here at Heartlight Girls are here to remind you that they are NOT cool…and NOT beautiful! Girls who bully are really suffering from low self-esteem, and use bullying tactics to cover it up. It’s important to remember this if you are the victim of bullying (or your daughter is). Remind yourself that the mean comments and manipulative games have nothing to do with YOU, it‘s about THEM and their insecurities. Bullying is the sign of a dim Heartlight, and when someone’s Heartlight is dim, they will try really hard to dim your light too (or steal some of your beautiful bright light!) So protect yourself, Heartlight Girls, from the “dimmers” and keep your Heartlight bright! Be sure to do your Heartlight Meditation every day (it’s at the back of Beauty’s Secret).

ASK DEBRA: Self-Esteem…Is it too late?

I often get emails from readers who have a question or an issue they would like some advice on, and occasionally I have one that I would love to share, knowing that it could help others in a similar situation. I’ve decided to post them on my blog as an "ASK DEBRA" feature. If you have an issue you would like to "ask Debra" about, please email me at Debra@HeartlightGirls.com. I will do my best to respond personally to all emails but please know it may not always be immediate and not always possible due to my schedule.

This email came from a woman in California named Susan, titled "Please help." I am reprinting here with her permission:

Q: My daughter became pregnant at 16, she is now 18, her baby girl is 1 y/o.  I feel what I really missed as a parent is giving her self esteem.  Is it too late?  Is there anything you can offer that I can try? She has moved in with a boyfriend and just not happy with anything in her life and I believe it all goes back to her self esteem, I had the same issues and made the same bad choices until I started working on myself. By then she was mostly grown…  please help so we can stop the cycle….

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