by Rosie Blitchington Centeno

Yep, I've made it to twitter and it's cool. Who thought that so much could be said in so little words. And yes, there are people on there with interests in all things parenting.

You can find me under:

RosieBCenteno

Let's connect if you're on there too...

by Rosie Blitchington Centeno

Have you seen that Youtube video

"Charlie bit my finger...Again?"

If not, here's a treat for you...



My 2 1/2 year old is fascinated with Charlie and talks about him all the time.

When that I sit down to work at the computer, she comes up beside me and chants, "Charlie, Charlie, I wanna see CHARRRLLLLIIIIEEEEEEE," in that particular 2-year-old way.

Sometimes I agree to stop working just to watch him myself. The video is downright hilarious. Please, don't take my word for it. Watch it and let me know what you think...

Ok, I'm going to admit it. I can't help but think about how many times I've reverted to my 3-year old self and been sitting right in Harry's place. I just can't help myself and I do something that is the equivalent to sticking my finger into the teething baby's mouth who JUST finished biting me.

Let take something that happened a couple of months ago for example, (though shhhh.... I do this a lot more than every few months. )

I was trying enjoy a quiet moment or two in the bath, while my daughter sat in the hallway engrossed in a book I had recently given her. I loved that book--it had beautiful brightly colored drawings of mommies and babies from all over the world.

She got up and started toward the bath with the book in her hand and I just knew what she was going to do, so I said, loudly, "DON'T throw that book in the water!"

I'll give you one guess what she did. Immediately. Yep, threw the book the water. Right on top of my head.

"What'd you do that for?" I ask (sounded a lot like Harry's 3-year old whine.) Well, hadn't I just planted it in her mind even if she wasn't already thinking about it?

And I knew her pretty well. At that point in time she still threw everything could get her hands on on top of me when I tried to relax in the bath.

So it didn't end so well. That day's bath, I mean.

Boy am I glad I knew what to do to make it better between us...

Which I'll tell you about in my next post.

In the meantime, what do you think of Charlie? Let me know...

Btw, If you get this through your email, you may need to see the video here: Charlie Bit My Finger...Again

by Rosie Blitchington Centeno


moon playing peek-a-boo

My daughter and I were out tonight enjoying this mild NYC August summer evening and the night was just ripe for the making of a HEART MEMORY™

A huge moon played peek-a-boo with us from behind the clouds.
The air temperature kissed my skin.
My daughter's musical laughter and squeals of excitement filled my ears.
She smelled like a mid-summer night's dream.
I could still taste the fresh "juice" we just drank from the center of a green coconut.

Yeah, So WHAT am I talking about?

Well, a HEART MEMORY™ is one of those highlights in our lives (especially with our kids) that we are liable to miss if we aren't paying attention.

If you've been to one of my more recent workshops or worked with me privately then you probably know what a HEART MEMORY is...

And how AMAZING it feels.

If not, here's a peek at it...

Do you ever wish you knew the secret of how to STOP yelling at your kids?

Well, the HEART MEMORY™ is a tool to help moms stop yelling and doing all sorts of things that we mess up and do and then regret.

I'm so excited about it because it WORKS.

After I created it, I started running into all sorts of cutting-edge brain research that explains exactly why it works.

I have even been contacting some of the researchers and setting up interviews to "pick their brains" about it and to see how I can help them get their work out there to all the people that it will help.

(Sorry about that pun--just too much to resist ;)

Stay tuned because...

I'm about the launch the site heartmemory.com, with all the details including: What it is, Why it works, How to use it, How to create them, etc...

I want you to have tools that you can use right away to help you in your relationships with your kids.

You can share your heart memories there also, so go ahead and get 'em ready.

Tags: Parenting tips, Parenting help, Communication, Child's eyes, Parenting toddlers, Joy, Leadership through love

Are you worried that you will repeat the same patterns with your kids that cause you problems with your parents and others? Are you afraid that you are going to make the same mistakes in your family that your parents did?

Or maybe you already see yourself doing just that even though you don't want to. And you know how it will affect your kid's happiness and well-being.

Does your children's behavior sometime drive you crazy and you don't know what to do?
And you feel like you've tried everything and nothing works?

Do you ever read books about parenting and think:
"Yeah, but I wish I could ask the author about my specific situation" Or
"I wish I could tell the author what I'm going through..."


be the one to stop repeating the pattern...

Well, now is your chance...

See, I am writing a book about how to simplify parenting and get the results you want in your family. And I want to make sure I cover the most important things on your mind.

So I'd like to have a short talk with you to find out more about what you are going through as you raise your kids.

This will help me write a book that is both comprehensive and will clearly help moms like you NOT repeat those same damaging patterns.

But here's the cool part...

I know you are struggling with some of your decisions as a parent (as I certainly have!) and it is a passion of mine to help parents STOP doubting themselves. I want you to know that you are doing what it takes to give your kids the best in life. I want to make sure you have the simple, practical tools you need to do just that.

So If you are willing to share your situation, questions and struggles with me, I am going to give you a FREE copy of my book. This way I can better support you to parent in way that really works.

It's my way of thanking you for helping me make sure I make the best book about parenting that works for both you and your child.

Would you like to join me for a chat so I can learn more about what you're going through and I can give you a FREE copy of my book when it's ready?

If so, Just click here and send me an email so we can get started.

If you respond by Tuesday, August 12, I will give you a free copy of my book when it is finished and you will take away some very effective, practical parenting tools from our chat.

BTW...

• I will not use your name, ever.
• I will change your name and any identifying information if I use any of your story.
• I will keep all of the info strictly confidential as part of my ethics and confidentiality pledge.
• I will only add you to my email list if you go to my home page and fill in the request form.

I will contact you, though, when I am done to give you your free copy.

I appreciate your willingness to share your story.

Tags: Parenting help, Parenting tips, Kids

The research I am doing is aimed most specifically at those of you who know you don't want to make the same mistakes and recreate the same patterns that you experienced as children. You have seen the results in your own life or in the lives of family members and understand the consequences but sometimes feel really frustrated as to what to do differently

But I also welcome input from you even if this isn't your situation.

To be sure I am on target, I need to know some of your biggest challenges in your relationship with your kids. The questions I have are:

1. What are some of biggest parenting questions you want help with?
2. What are some of your biggest frustrations?
3. What are some of your biggest worries?
4. How do you feel about these problems?
5. What are you afraid will happen?
6. Do you doubt yourself and your ability to parent when you make mistakes? And do you know what to do to "repair the relationship"?
7. What goes through your mind when you think about the family you grew up in and how it relates to your parenting today?
8. If you could wave a realistic "magic wand," what would you like your family situation to be like in 3 months? 5 years? 10-20 years?
9. What do you search for on the Internet for parenting help and has it been helpful?
10. Where did you see this interview request? and your age range (25-30, 30-35, etc...)

Basically, it's anything that has to do with your interaction with kids and what you most want help with, so if I've missed something let me know!