Dear Reader,
I am now into my third of what has been
a trilogy of careers-all having to do with my deep interest in the emotional well-being of children and young people.
I began working with children over 40 years ago, first, in the children's
ward of a large hospital, next at city run day-care centers, and then as a counselor, designing an after school recreational
program for disadvantaged children, But I actually began my first 'career' in theater co-founding a theater company called
Roadshow and co-writing a musical version of Alice In Wonderland which toured the New York tri-state
area. As part of the Roadshow's innovative concept of bringing children from each community into the production, I co-ran
theater workshops for children who would then participate in the weekend performances.
My second, and longest career
was as a full time mom. It was during this time that I ran parent peer groups, began mentoring both students and fellow
parents, and started my website to blog and write on children's issues.
With my son in graduate school, I have embarked on my present career-blogging (although I still remain
hopelessly tech-challenged!), writing children's stories (so much easier to write in rhyme than to edit on a computer!) and
expanding my mentoring to include college students and interns ( They need so much mama wisdom! Makes me think there
is an H20 Part II somewhere in the wings!)
I have written
a book: "H20 TO GO!” Growing an Emotionally Resilient Child with Heart, Humor, and Optimism
that offers a philosophy and practical guide for raising an emotionally resilient, as well as empathetic and ethical young
person. After almost 25 years of mentoring, I'm deeply committed to simplifying childhood and parenting, and in particular,
helping both parents and kids interpret confusing road signs; get past inevitable rough patches and handle poor visibility
often associated with the journey to young adulthood. Most importantly, it is my profound belief that every parent needs
to hear, at least once, twice, three times: It will work out. No chance is last chance saloon! They still need you!
This too shall pass. They will be fine! And every young person needs to hear: You can do this! I have faith you will do the
right thing. What, you're too good to fail! Everybody fails at least once! Every expert was once a beginner! Good times always
follow bad, promise!
I soon plan to offer a series
of seminars to introduce the H20 philosophy and explain how it works and why it is so crucial in developing an eventual emotionally
mature adult.(And oh my goodness, do we need more of those!)
Finally,
I love children's books and stories, and so, have written three, of what
shall be an on-going Absolutely/Notso-tutely Time To... series of humorous tales for pre-school children. I have
kept in mind the grown-ups who, after-all, will be the ones forced (hopefully) to read these stories over and over again (hopefully!)
to their children!
I plan to publish my H20 book on
line. I hope to see my children's stories published soon--before I'm too old to read without a telescope or see above
the steering wheel without a car seat! Besides, I promised Tonka, my dog, a road trip and book tour! Until then,
if I can learn how to edit on this new website, I will be more than fine!
For more background information on how I came to mentor and write, please listen to my podcast MY PODCAST:(August 3, 2009) H20 to Go! How To Raise An Emotionally Healthy Child on
Heart, Humor & Optimism
Take good care,
Margo Judge
Contact: margo@momopinionmatters.com
