Books with author Daria Kathleen Sherman PhD

This book reminds the child that they are more than their individual physical body. The expression and progression of Life can be described as a movement in and out of form. People, animals, plants, stars, and galaxies are born, live and then die and new ones are born again. There is a cycle that is reflected everywhere, from the tides of the oceans to the seasons in nature. A single oak tree expresses the life cycle every year. Whether the tree has flowers, leaves, or bare branches it is the same tree. Whoever YOU were before You were you, one thing I know is true. Whether You were a bird, person, mountain, or a star, there is only one YOU that always shines through.

Nature Tales is a book of visualizations for children. Visualizations help to improve concentration, and encourages artistic creative abilities. The techniques create a more balanced center state while stimulating a child's imagination. Visualizations are very effective in helping children who tend to scatter their thoughts in different directions. Often after reading Nature Tales visualizations to a child at bedtime they will feel safe and released from their fears resulting in a peaceful sleep.

This is a story about a child's adventures with a Genie she meets while walking in the forest. This particular Genie doesn't grant wishes, rather she teaches the child important truths. You don't need someone outside of you to make your wishes come true. This is because you already have everything you need within. You are like a Genie in a bottle, infinite and powerful, creating anything through love and grace, with a body that is your tiny living space. The inside of you is a flawless, beautiful light. Sometimes you will forget the special light that is You. When this happens it is important to take a moment and pause feeling into the light within. When you connect in, and remember, your life will again feel happy and peaceful.By spending time with Genie in the magical forest place, the child remembers and starts to realize that her body is only the outer covering that houses her. Made in the image of God You are an infinite light of love. Because God is everywhere and in all things God lives in you as you. This means you are part of all you see and all you see is part of you too.This book empowers the reader encouraging them to realize that the true source of knowledge, love, and healing lies within.

One of the most difficult conversations parents can have with their children is about changes such as separation, or divorce. These types of changes are difficult and can be traumatic for children. 99% of children are delicate, and easily hurt even though they put on a brave face.I remember the tears welling up in my son's eyes as I told him his Dad and I weren't going to live in the same house anymore; how I struggled to find the right words to make him believe that we still loved him and that everything would work out in the long run. Only time, and several conversations soothed his little spirit. His old sister was relieved (or maybe she put on a brave face) as we were better parents apart, than together. Each child is different.Zebra Tales- Daddy Moved the 4th book in the Wisdom of Mr. Stripes series discusses changes that can occur in families. When parents have problems and disagree on certain key issues a child needs to know they are not to blame, especially when the disagreements involves the child.Life is always changing and sometimes change comes because someone moves away. If this happens in your family, it is very important for a child to say what they need to say.Families are different, and not all parents are a mom or dad, they could be grandparents, aunts or adult friends. Sometimes families have to live apart. Yet whether near or far, the Love we share connects us like rainbow to our heart.

Zebra Tales - Nature Talks is the 7th book in the Wisdom of Mr. Stripes series. This book is designed to help alleviate bedtime stress by guiding a child through a magical visualization technique. Visualizations if taught at an earlier age will enhance many areas of a child's life. Visualization helps to improve concentration and encourages artistic creative abilities. The techniques create a more balance centered state, and stimulate a child imagination. Visualizations are very effective in helping children who tend to scatter their thoughts in different directions. Often after reading a visualization to a child before bedtime, they will feel safe, and released from their fears resulting in a peaceful sleep. The body responds in a relaxed way when the brain is engaged in a meditative or visualized technique.

One of the most difficult topics to discuss is death and loss. Yet this is a natural part of the tapestry of life. Everyone of us is affected by, or experiences the loss of a loved one at some point in our lives. When death is experienced in the immediate family whether a beloved pet, or grandparent, sibling, or close friend the emotions triggered are very painful. Young children who don't have the understanding of the here after will be especially affected by such a loss. In the grip of personal grief parents may be at a loss for words as they too struggle during this imperative time. Zebra Tales - Daisy Dewdrop Dolittle - the 6th book in the Mr Stripes series, explores and reveals that death is just an ending of physical form. That life is ever lasting, and that when one dies, limitation, and separation are removed. Residing with God, one experiences and expresses their life through all things. Love is the bridge that connects us to our loved ones, for Love transcends all things even death. The separation we experience is temporary and some day we will be reunited with our loved ones. "We each live in our bodies, some for 81 years or more, others for 21 days or less. God only knows the time each of us has, even though we try to guess." "The important thing to know is that we each come here to experience different things. When we have fulfilled our life purpose then our time is done and we move on, some of us with wings."

Children often find it difficult to express their feelings in constructive ways. While they enjoy the good feelings, they may have difficulty coping with the unpleasant variety. Talking about feelings is a good way to understand that whether the feeling feels good or bad, they are normal. Zebra Tales- Bubbles of Feelings the 3rd book in the Wisdom of Mr. Stripes series gives a child a tool for them to use when they experience overwhelming feelings. Often our minds produce worries as thoughts, and feelings that bother us about what might go wrong in the future. Or we feel ashamed, angry or sad regarding something that already happened. Sometimes the feelings are so strong or constant that they interfere with one's ability to fall asleep, or focus on the task at hand. Maybe a child is feeling shy, and this is preventing them from making new friends. In Zebra Tales- Bubbles of Feelings- Grandpa stripes tells little Zebra to image bubbles to put her troubled feelings into. This imaginary process separates the [erspm frp,m the feelings they are experiencing. This way the feelings can be managed. The separateing also identifies that a person is not their feelings, rather they have feelings. This is an imporytant and empowering distinction. All feelings arenormal and okay to feel. Feeling them doesn't mean one has to act outin a destructive expression. Rather feelings come and feelings go. Putting them into bubbles allows for the letting go.

A little girl discovers two fairies in the flower garden. She askes them who they are and they tell her they are rainbows. They also tell the little girl that she is a rainbow too because all things are rainbows. Just as rainbows are temporary, we are all visitors to this time and place. We are just passing through. Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, and to love. And then we return home. This story also teaches that we are not the roles we play.

A collection of stories from published children's books written by Daria Kathleen Sherman PhD are featured in these pages.Each story addresses life situations that most children will encounter. Guidance and comfort is provided in topics such as divorce, death, bullying, connecting with nature, second child, and managing feelings. Many stories are magical, inspirational, and empower the child by reminding them how beautiful and powerful they are. Children are reminded to connect with the inner light that knows. The Rylie Girl series includes the original writings from my daughter Erika at the age of 12. Zebra Tales was inspired from the musings of my son Paul when he was 8 years old.The messages in each story empowers a child to self-love, and acceptance. Tools are given to assist a child in dealing with their emotions, and life challenges. A deeper context is revealed regarding the nature of Divinity yet described using simple words, and ideas.

Zebra Tales- The Wisdom of Mr. Stripes the 1st book in the Mr. Stripes series is a story designed to encourage and empower children to listen to the inner knowing using the light within to guide their decision making.Our culture has taught ,most people to look outside for answers. Many have become disempowered and influenced by the herd. Instead of thinking things through and making choices that are authentic, they seek another's opinions above their own.In this story baby zebra asks his mom if he is white with black stripes or black with white stripes. Mom states, "It doesn't matter what color you stripes are whether white black red or blue, what is on the inside is what makes you - You". She also tells him he is a Light. He asks. "How do I know that I'm a light when all I see are stripes on me?" This leads to some interesting teachings. This light of Love won't be found in material things like TVs or PhD degrees, cell phones, or ice cream cones, a new pair of pants or romance. But you will perceive it in giggles and laughs and maybe when playing with your toys while taking bubble baths.Zebra Tales builds self confidence at a very young age, and reinforces that Love lights the way in day to day experiences.

The Courage to be You is a manual for middle and high school teens. This manual is structured to help teens quickly resolve issues, re-frame the past, and heal addictions. It provides a process for them to step free from dysfunctional patterns. Self assessment questions and group exercises create an understanding that results in one having compassion for self and for others. Confidence and self esteem are restored enabling teens to live empowered lives.