Teaching our kids to be themselves in a mean world with author Maria Dismondy

Published: Dec. 12, 2017, 3 p.m.

b"Maria Dismondy\\n\\nMaria Dismondy is a mom of three who writes and publishes children's books and does virtual speaking in schools.\\n\\nIt's #kathrynday2017\\n\\nToday, as I remember the passing of my sweet infant daughter, Kathryn, 6 years ago, we are happy to give away a copy of Maria's best selling book, Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun AND HaHa Joke Coloring book. Enter below and leave a comment about the kindest thing someone\\xa0has ever done for you. <3 Enter at http://losethecape.com/podcast/124\\n\\nIn this episode, we talked about:\\nHow she went from a 2nd grade teacher to an author and publisher.Her book,\\xa0Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun.Creating a book that doesn't exist because you need it.Maria's tips for getting a children's book out there.How Aubrey gives the books mentioned on the podcast to her daughters' classes.How Maria puts all of her book readings available on YouTube.How Maria does a ton of conferences while raising her 3 small children.The way that Maria got into speaking and her advice for others to get into speaking.All of the books she gives away - mostly on Instagram.The way giveaways do help her sell more books.Grassroots marketing and connecting with others.Sending our kids off to school.\\nEnter to Win a Copy of Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage To Be Who You Are!"