Alternatives to help children reduce the amount of screen time  I felt moved to write this post because I stand for those who cannot decide for themselves: the children. Disclaimer: The information in this article is not meant to shame or to make wrong anyone –but to bringing awareness that scaling back on the amount of screen time young children are getting, it’s crucial to minimise its effects on their physical and mental health.   20 years ago, experts told us that introducing technological devices as early as possible would only bring benefits to the children, by making them more i ..read more

A Magical first encounter with Father Christmas Father Christmas' first experience  Abril met Father Christmas for the very first time on the Christmas Eve of 2022. Yes, believe it or not! At 8 years old... Why? Well, because I never introduced this concept of having a photo with Father Christmas before, as I do not support children being forced and traumatised by their own parents to have a picture taken with a big fat and long white bearded man at all! I also do not agree with exposing a child to making a long queue at a place full of crowds and chaos at Christmas time, just becaus ..read more

A year of being an Indie Author of Children's Books! Welcome, new friends! 2022 has been such a wonderful year, with lots of exciting adventures and valuable lessons as an independent author of children’s books. I thought this would be a good time to re-introduce myself, as I am delighted to connect with more wonderful people and opportunities through my creative work: I am Kizzy Petit , a Latina who eight years ago, traded the Caribbean sun, the sandy beaches and the academic life as a University teacher in Marketing and Spanish Language in her home country Venezuela (sunk by the Communi ..read more

11 Spiritual Lessons I have learned from raising my child after Divorce This week, I created the space to celebrate 5 years of having said “YES” to a different kind of life ... A peaceful and calmer life that was in alignment with my Soul’s desires... On the 17th of November, 2017 I started a non-return journey of self-discovery and self-actualisation that it is understood as: "separation" and "divorce". And I thanked myself for having trusted my worth and my intuition at a very vulnerable time, when surrendering to the unknown and allowing things to unfold, with the only certainty that my ..read more

It takes time to grow good things Did you know it can take up to 35 years for a clam to make a pearl? Or that the life cycle of a Monarch egg can take up to a month to hatch into a beautiful butterfly? Slowing down is a lifestyle that leads to a more satisfying and sustainable kind of life, where you enjoy more, things are more interesting, you care for others more, and you appreciate more everything and everyone.   Life is definitely better when unrushed. For example, when you eat slowly, you can appreciate your food and its different flavours better; when you make love without rush ..read more

10 ways to support Indie Authors Did you know that writing and publishing a book is not a small accomplishment, especially for those who don’t publish with a big 5 publisher? This means that the Indie Author of your town, is in charge of their own marketing and promotion. You know what that means? - Printing books (which requires a big investment of money) - Shipping books (it does costs money as well) - Advertisements (cash rules everything around the indie author) - Travelling for book tours (more money!) - And much, much more that involves money. Because of all the work they have to en ..read more

15 actions you can take today to nurture your inner child We are born as joyful, free-spirited beings that are easily amazed by a flying insect, the leaves falling down, or just the breeze touching our faces. But as we grow up, we are told to be “serious”, “mature”, “responsible” and to stop asking questions or doing the things that make us happy, because they are seen as “inappropriate”.   Little by little we are disconnected from our true nature selves, and we enter a downward spiral of competition, perfectionism, “success”, comparing to others, thinking what others might say or think ..read more

6 Questions to the Author I love curiosity! I have been asked these 6 questions and have answered them here, for you to learn more about my writing journey:    1. Where did you get the idea for your book April's Magical World and her joy for living slow? I was inspired by my daughter and the way she sees the world as a child with a grand imagination. I wanted to write from her perspective of a magical childhood, filled with play in nature and imaginary friends, to encourage a slow-paced childhood in tune with nature.    2. How do you get inspired to write? I get inspire ..read more

PLAYING A BIGGER GAME! For many years, I have been playing small and hiding my talents, due to a number of reasons I don't relate with anymore. The truth is that I have gained a great experience in life and this is part of me. I am not here to show off, but to let the world know that this Latin, divorced, single mother, not entitled to any public benefits, and no family around, has made her way to transform her life by standing courageously for her values and beliefs! So, I am here to share a little bit about me, for those of you who only know me as " Abril's Mum ". I was in the academic ..read more

A successful Book Launch: Reading & Signing event There I was, on a cold winter day, on Saturday 12th February, 2022. I was feeling a huge excitement, as it was a big day for me... I had prepared myself in every possible way: physically, mentally, spiritually, and logistically... A month before the big day, I had asked the local library to lend me their space to do my first Book Launch event there. The owner was very supportive because he had also started from zero and was an advocate of giving opportunities to new people. I felt blessed for this! When the day came, I woke up early fe ..read more