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Testimonials about Cathy's virtual retreat experience...

 

I was surprised how effective a virtual retreat could be.

It was almost more powerful than going away because

you were trying to live the retreat in "real life" as opposed

to going away and coming back to reality. I didn't tell

anyone about it and I felt like the days were special.

I held a special secret in my heart. ~ Laura Anderson

 

Cathy's virtual retreat was a comprehensive program

that presents great ideas in very approachable ways,

enabling everyone to find ways that work for them to

make wonderful use of the information and support.

Hope you enjoy it as much as I

did! ~Sheryl Stoller of Stoller Parent Coaching

 

Through this retreat, I learned a new perspective

on parenting that is bring me relief and joy.  I

valued the opportunity to gain more wisdom and

effective tools from Cathy and Todd, while having

fun in the process. ~ Kelly Scharver


I could enjoy this daily present every day of this month!

Thank you for a wonderful gift. ~Rita Hyland

 

I joined the retreat because I knew it would be a great way for me to

slow down and focus on what is really important.  I loved

the "virtual" aspect, being able to participate when it was convenient,

which is great for a working mom. I am so thankful I was

participating because I focused on caring for myself. ~Kelly Quinn

 

The retreat format was wonderful because sometimes the world looks too chaotic,

but I knew there was a small group of people entering the world each

day all trying to achieve the same kind of inner peace and outer peace.

It kept me hopeful. ~Lisa Gami

 

I like to picture what you gave us as a series of gifts,

presents that I can open up over and over~Amy Hearst

 

The retreat was wonderful. I will come back to the emails time and

time again throughout the year.  It was a true gift to myself.

Thank you for providing a format that was caring and nonjudgmental. ~Jane Forbes

 

Your retreat slowed my mind, opened my heart, and brought a

new gift to our home each day. ~Caroline Rogers

 

I mean this with all honesty:  I loved EVERYTHING about this retreat. ~ Dita de Leeuw

 

I enjoyed each day of the retreat. Your words are wise

and inspiring and I definitely felt more calm. ~Kim Weber

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Books:

The Self-Aware Parent Two:  23 More Lessons for Growing with Your Children - Buy it now!

The Self-Aware Parent:  19 Lessons for Growing with Your Children - Buy it now!

Parent Success Stories, Edited by Gloria DeGaetano - Cathy's story titled, The New Mom , pg 37

 

Blog:

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The Self-Aware Parent Blog Column

 

Published Articles:

Chicago Parent - How to enjoy all the little moments, October 2011

Chicago Parent - Zen parenting: How to raise your kids without losing yourself, November 2010

Aspire Magazine - Excerpt from The Self Aware Parent, April/May 2010

Mothering Magazine - Guest Blogger, November 2009

Chicago Parent : One Deep Breath Can Change an Outcome, February 2009

Chicago Parent: The Paci Party, July 2009


Featured in Article:

Elmhurst Press - Cathy Cassani Adams: Gaining insights into art of parenting, October 2011

Crains Chicago Business: Parents find new ways to teach children fighting skills, February 15, 2009

Chicago Parent BlogWhen to indulge the kids, December 2009

Today's Chicago Woman: Baby Proofing Your Marriage, August 2009

Chicago Parent: Lemons to Lemonade, June 2009

Chicago Parent: From the Editor column, June 2009

West Suburban Magazine: Parental Survival Guide:  Helpful Resources for Raising Kid, May/June 2009

Elmhurst Press: News Section, Getting to Know....., April 17, 2009

Chicago Parent: Happy Kids Begin With Happy Parents, March 2009

Chicago Parent: From the Editor column, November 2008

Ebony Magazine: Got mayhem? Call in a Parenting Coach, page 160, "Finding the Right Parent Coach", October 2008

Parents Magazine: The New Discipline Rules, Advice from parent coaches, June 2008

Newsweek: Discipline: When Kids Attack, April 7, 2008

Chicago Tribune: Parents get on-the-job training, September 27, 2007

Elmhurst Independent Press: And You Are..., December 19, 2007


Television and Radio:

Cathy will be back on WGN's Bill Moller Show on November 17th to talk about gratitude and then again on December 19 to discuss creating holiday memories with our children.

WGN Radio - Forcing apologies - October 22, 2011

WGN Radio - Mindful Parenting - October 8, 2011

I'm Thankful Network - Soul to Soul Parenting - September 26, 2011

WGN Radio - Handling Tantrums - September 3, 2011

WGN Radio - Labeling your Children - July 30, 2011

CBS Chicago News - Parents Decide to Slow Down - July 18, 2011

WGN Radio - Partner Communication - July 9, 2011

WGN Radio - Paying attention to your children - June 18, 2011

WGN Radio - The Bill Moller Show - May 7, 2011

WGN Radio - The Bill Moller Show - April 16, 2011

WGN Radio - The Bill Moller Show - March 12, 2011

The Parents Plate Radio: Interview about The Self-Aware Parent, November 16, 2010

Parent Unplugged Radio - Interview about what it means to be a Self-Aware Parent,  May 11, 2010

560 The Source - Mom's the Word Show, Denver, CO, interview about The Self-Aware Parent

Fox News Chicago: Featured in Special Report - Parenting to Win, May 14, 2008

WGN Radio Spike O'Dell Morning Show, Chicago, Illinois, reoccurring guest expert

WCCO Radio Mondale and Jones Morning Show, Minneapolis, MN, interview and guest expert

Parent Appreciation Radio , Seattle, Washington, reoccurring guest expert


Cathy Adams

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise

-from Blackbird by Lennon/McCartney