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Cum să publicați o carte pentru copii – Londra

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Happy Hippo și Kind Gose este cărticica pe care am publicat-o in Iulie 2021 în Londra.

Scriu această postare deoarece multe persoane m-au contactat pentru a le da câteva sfaturi, raspunde la întrebări.

Cartea mea este publicată de o editură independenta, asta înseamnă 100% drepturi de autor. Dezavantaje sunt si aici destule, dar pasiunea și scopul cărții sunt mai importante pentru mine.

CUM?

Pasul 1. Ai obținut ISBN-ul cărții? Ai nevoie de câte un ISBN (cod de bare) pentru fiecare format al cărții. Hippo și Goose este în format fizic -paperback și electronic pe Amazon Kindle.

Pasul 2. Ai pdf-ul cărtii cu ilustrațiile? Daca răspunsul este DA! atunci este timpul pentru printareeeeee, si aici ai nevoie de o căutare buna pe Google. Eu îți pot da o recomandare cu prețuri foarte bune și calitate de nota 10, scrie mi aici pe e-mail http://www.moncojbooks.com

3. Ar trebui acum să ai cartea în mânuțe, fii mândră/ mândru de realizarea ta! You did it! Dar partea cea mai dificila începe acum, știi de ce?

4. Promovarea cărții, practic a muncii tale dedicate celor mai frumoase suflețele de pe acest pământ. Cartea să fie pe website, Amazon și rețele de socializare.

Pasul 5. Nu-ți pierde speranța, adu-ti aminte scopul cărții și zâmbetele inocente ale copiilor care deja ți-au deschis cartea.

Pentru mai multe detalii despre Hippo si Goose aveti link-ul de mai jos.

http://www.moncojbooks.com

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Amazon Kindle format aici https://www.amazon.co.uk/Happy-Hippo-Goose-Crina-Mondoc-ebook/dp/B098TKTH8W/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1380S9XB7PZJO&keywords=happy+hippo+and+kind+goose&qid=1646476411&sprefix=%2Caps%2C241&sr=8-2

Îmi puteți scrie pe moncojbooks@gmail.com

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Beware of Pickpockets

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I am writing from my own experience as a victim of pickpocketing. 

On the 7th of February, I thought that will be a good idea for me to go to the Westfield Mall to get my eyebrows done but also get some shopping done before flying out the following day.

I am in the H&M store, my brain wants to know what’s the time, so I take my phone out of my pocket and in seconds I place it back in my pocket. 

I noticed cute dresses, lots of ladies around me, one particular ”lady” is kind of too close to me, but I thought nothing of it. 

Ahh too hectic so I left that aisle, my brain tries to communicate with me and I have a feeling that something is not good, ok let me see what time is it??

MY NEW PHONE IS GONE!!!!! 

I am in a state of shock, searching my bag, pockets but nothing, my new phone bought for only 2 weeks has been stolen.

H&M store manager says ”sorry darling, but it happens daily, we can’t do anything”  

I started mourning my cute, so desired phone, called my husband to say ”Dani, a lady from this H&M store has stolen my phhhooonneeee (me crying). 

The pain and the shock were kicking in, knowing that the next day I am flying out to Romania and then the USA my phone was a key to get all my info in place, but it was gone forever.

The police were informed and they are investigating the case, a few days ago, I have received a call from an officer saying that they have caught her red-handed, they are searching her house, but my phone was nowhere to be found.

Beware of crowded places. 

Be careful around warning signs about pickpockets

I am learning all those tips, I will be much more careful from now on. 

California, Experience, Hollywood, Travel

Welcome to Hollywood!

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Only saw it on TV, until last week when I finally made it to the walk of fame. I was very excited by the thought of going on the famous street with the stars. Arriving by the sunset boulevard, we have stopped for Chick-fil-A, my favourite junk food from the States.


Walking on the boulevard, I have seen homeless people in their tents, drunk people almost harassing the tourists.
Overall, I have enjoyed the ”walk of fame”, taking pictures with my favourite stars, enjoying the sunshine of CA.

helping others

Why I can’t agree in totality with this quote

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Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime

Most of us have been told or heard someone saying this proverb, some people will say it with pride or others with belief.

Let’s ”translate” this saying= If you do something for someone, like giving a free fish to a needy person, they will eat that fish and tomorrow they will be hungry again. But if you show/teach them how to fish, they will learn how to take care of themselves for the rest of their life.

BUT be very careful when you say this quote as there are people with disabilities, basically, it’s over their human power to fish for themselves! Now tell me, how can the disabled child or adult not aware of their surroundings take that fish hook and go out to the lake, river, sea, whatever and catch the fish to eat it tomorrow. Impossible right?

The above explains why I can’t agree with the whole proverb itself. I believe half of it, and I am sure you understand which part.

Some charities, businesses, CIOs, Social enterprises and the list can continue are using this proverb. I would not use this proverb because can’t be applied to all individuals, let’s not forget about the most vulnerable people in this world.

What are your thoughts about the proverb? Leave a comment

#children, #copiii, #development, mental health

Child neglect

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If a baby is malnourished, neural cells can become weak or damaged and this can cause lowered brain function. If a child has little interaction with their caregiver, it can change how emotional and verbal pathways develop and impact their ability to learn. This may have consequences for brain functioning in later life.

Our brains develop from before birth and into adulthood

What happens in a child or young person’s life during these periods can have a significant effect on their brain development.

Positive experiences throughout childhood help to build healthy brains, while experiencing childhood trauma and abuse can harm a child’s brain development (Shonkoff et al, 2015)

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#development, 2022, GOD, new year same me, pray, self development, wise

Happy 2022

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“Kindness, kindness, kindness.

I want to make a New year’s prayer, not a resolution. I’m praying for courage.”
― Susan Sontag

I do not believe in the famous saying ”new year, new me” you know why? Oh well, because nothing can be new about us, we are still the same we were 1 day ago, on the 31st of December. 24 hours can’t make you all new.
We are getting too excited about the 1st of January, full of ideas thinking that this year will be different in a good, better way. But wait 1 minute, HOW?


Why a new year can give us a bag full of inspiration, ideas, excitement, and a new notebook to write in!?
We do forget something, planning our year with Jesus, our God. Being more Thankful, praying more often, and writing our new plans, ideas, challenge for the new year in god’s notebook.
Let’s not disappoint ourselves with our new year, new me by trying very hard and then at the end of the year to get depressed. Be wise and smart!
Start your morning with a prayer, and coffee/tea then everything will settle down.

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emotional intelligence

Inteligența emoțională

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“80% din succesul unui adult vine din inteligență emotionala”

Ce este IE?

Inteligența emoționala este abilitata de a înțelege, conștientiza și manifesta emoțiile personale.

Conştientizarea propriilor sentimente în momentul în care ele apar este un lucru esenţial. Autoconştientizarea înseamnă să fim conştienţi atât de dispoziţia noastră, cât şi de gândurile pe care le avem despre această dispoziţie.

Avem 5 componenete ale inteligenței emoționale

  1. Stăpânirea de sine
  2. Autocunoașterea
  3. Empatia
  4. Motivația intrinsecă
  5. Abilitățile sociale.

Vă recomand cartea lui Daniel Goleman – emotional intelligence

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Peer pressure and influences

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Peer pressure or influence is when you do something you wouldn’t otherwise do, because you want to feel integrated and accepted by your ”friends”.

 Peer influence can be positive or negative.

Some teenagers might choose to try things they usually wouldn’t be interested in, like smoking or behaving in antisocial ways.

According to Dr B. J. Casey from the Weill Medical College of Cornell University, young children are quick and accurate in making judgments and decisions on their own and in situations where they have time to think. However, when they have to make decisions, mainly they are often influenced by external factors like peers. 

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”And they lived happily ever after”

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The 2nd of October was the day of our wedding reception. After two years of getting cancelled due to the changes with Covid 19.


We have had a wonderful wedding party. I was the one planning the wedding, every little detail was in my head and my heart, so I can say the wedding was as I wished. I had little helpers, don’t get me wrong, which I am thankful for having.


The wedding chapter came to an end. Now we are focusing on other chapters of our life. All I know is that God is in control

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Publicat de ziar- Brasov

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O tânără din Budila a publicat, la Londra, o carte pentru copii

Autor: Iulian CUIBAR

Publicat la 25 august 2021

„A fost cartea pe care n-am avut-o când eram copil!”O tânără din Budila a publicat, la Londra, o carte pentru copii

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Crina Cojanu, o tânără de 25 de ani, care a crescut la Budila, mai oferă o lecţie de viaţă, lansând o carte pentru copii în capitala Marii Britanii, Londra.
În urmă cu şase ani, „Bună ziua, Braşov!” a mai scris despre tânăra, la acea vreme, admisă la Universitatea „Transilvania”, la Facultatea de Asistenţă Socială. Avusese o copilărie grea, într-o familie săracă, cu 8 fraţi, însă membrii unei fundaţii braşovene au ajutat-o să urmeze o cale ce avea să-i ofere un cu totul alt trai decât spălatul scărilor de bloc. „Asta făceau femeile. Tata avea opt clase, mama, două”.
După Colegiul Tehnic de Transporturi, a absolvit şi facultatea, iar apoi s-a mutat în Anglia.
În urmă cu o lună a scris cartea pentru copii „Happy Hippo and Kind Goose”, care poate fi cumpărată de pe site-ul ei, moncojbooks.com sau de pe platforma Amazon, în format Kindle.
„A fost cumpărată de câţiva oameni, atât în UK, cât şi în România. În copilărie nu am avut parte de nicio carte, iar să îmi citească părinţii, nici gând. Lucrând cu copii mici, în Londra, zi de zi le citeam din cărţile pe care ei le alegeau, de pe raft, de pe podea. Pur şi simplu îmi dădeau cartea şi se aşezau lângă mine. Cred că pe părinţi o carte îi aduce mai aproape de copiii lor, iar ce le citim celor mici, le va rămâne în minte”, povesteşte Crina Cojanu.

Mesaj pentru tinerii din familii cu posibilităţi reduse: „Nu renunţaţi la visul vostru!”
Tânăra a ajuns în 2018 în Marea Britanie, pentru a lucra la o familie acasă, având grijă de un băieţel. „Situaţia mea financiară nu mi-ar fi permis o chirie, nu mi-ar fi permis mai nimic. După trei ani, situaţia s-a schimbat. Sunt angajată, momentan lucrez adolescenţi cu dizabilităţi intelectuale. Sunt căsătorită şi, mai nou, autor. Ceea ce vreau să le transmit tinerilor care provin din familii dezavantajate este să nu renunţe la visul lor sau la educaţie. Muncind, visele devin realitate mai mult ca sigur”, spune Crina, care vrea ca în luna septembrie să vină în vizită la Braşov, pentru a dona câteva dintre cărţile ei unor copii dintr-o comunitate de romi.

https://bzb.ro/stire/o-tanara-din-budila-a-publicat-la-londra-o-carte-pentru-copii-a166204

#children, #dad, #development, #mom, mental health, support children

Support Children’s Mental Health

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1. Stress Management 

Just as adults get stressed, so do young children. However, they may not have the coping strategies yet to handle it. Children may display stress through mood swings, difficulty sleeping, bedwetting or displaying signs of feeling physically unwell such as tummy aches. They may also change their behaviour and habits, becoming more clingy or sucking their thumb. 

When you see signs that your child is stressed, it is important to communicate with them on what may be the source of the problem. Firstly, identify the triggers, then help them to build a strategy towards overcoming the issue. Let them know that it is okay to be anxious or upset, and help provide vocabulary for what they are facing as well as calming techniques. I reccomend you to use pep cards.

2. Make Time for Play/ have fun with your child/ren

Routines are a source of comfort for children, so help build and maintain routines that you can adhere to consistently. Knowing what to expect helps children to feel secure and loved, whilst reinforcing good behaviour and developing positive habits such as washing hands or brushing teeth. It also removes anxieties surrounding the unknown or change. 

3. Healthy food/habits

A nutritious and balanced diet and regular exercise are essential in maintaining your child’s physical and mental health. Introducing good eating habits when they are young will continue as they grow older, and ensures that they have had the proper fuel to support their development.

4. Develop Self-esteem 

For older children in particular, issues such as popularity may impact their wellbeing and stress levels. Therefore, it is important to help them develop self-confidence, so that they can handle change and uncertainty with ease. Make sure to praise your child, celebrating their success and progress. In addition, help them understand that failure is inevitable and often beneficial, as it can help understand what to improve.