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Each time someone buys one of our books, we give one to a military family.

We are working with an amazing group: Operation Gratitude.

Operation Gratitude lifts morale and put smiles on faces by sending care packages addressed to individual Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines deployed in harm’s way, to their children left behind, and to Wounded Warriors recovering in transition units.

When you buy our books, you are putting my book in the hands of a Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen or Marines and Jack's book in the hands of a child whose parent is away from home. Thanks!

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With a timely and dynamic subject, Ann and Jack are sure to be a hit with your listening audience.

Bully proof self esteem and a rock solid financial start are two things every kids needs. Ann can tell you how and Jack can tell you why! This mother and son duo are dynamic, informative and fun!

Book Ann for an appearance and find out why countless hosts and producers have lauded her as one of their best guests ever. Really walk and the wild side and have Jack join in the interview…if you dare. He is 12 years old after all.

They are available by telephone, via satellite, and occasionally in studio.

See their sample interview questions for an idea of some of the topics they can cover. If you’d like a copy of his book and a complete press kit, please call 408-254-1002

We listen to many audio books when we are driving for a long time. Instead of giving Jack a movie to watch and not engage with me,we listen to a book together. Sometimes it is a children’s novel,but we also listen to audio books from motivational speakers. We have listened to the The Aladdin Factor by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, and a number of other Canfield books. When Jack hears someone else tell him about the power of positive thinking,it is different when I tell him. It is not his mom nagging him;it is an authority figure. You do not have to break the bank either because the library is a great source for audio books. Give it a try! You will fill dead travel time with great learning,and have something in common to discuss with your kids afterward. My guess is you will be hooked like Jack and me! We laugh,have fun,enjoy each other’s company and learn all at the same time!

It is one thing to help you kid with goal setting and being positive,but let’s face it,we are not with them all day long. There are going to be times when they need a boost or a reminder of that they are going after or how unbelievably special they are. I came up with this idea by accident.

Jack and I were listening to Jack Canfield one morning in thecar on the way to school. He was teaching his listeners to write down their affirmations on a card or piece of paper and take it out and read it a couple of times during the day. I really wanted Jack to be able to think good thoughts during school but I didn’t have any paper.

I looked down and saw a bunch of those big tongue depressors. I had recently taught a class of scout leaders how to safely teach kids to use pocket knives and I used those big tongue depressors in my class. I had a bunch still in the car.

I grabbed a stick and a sharpie and wrote down our affirmations;one popsicle stick for Jack and one popsicle stick for me. We put them in our pockets and were on our way!They worked like a charm. I now keep a supply of them in my car and we use them often! They are a great way to start the day off in a positive light.

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