1, 2, 3 with Mrs. C - by Kathleen Covens (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

In 1, 2, 3 with Mrs. C, Kathleen Covens offers alternative ways to impact today's children. Sharing her struggles as a young teacher and the mother of a handicapped child, she provides insight and techniques to inspire those interacting with children. From putting magic in daily activities and learning ways to savor moments to the importance of setting goals, failure, and self-esteem, Kathleen shows how you can make a difference. Allow this delightful book to empower you, and you too can become a "momenteur."

Review Quotes

" In 1, 2, 3 with Mrs. C, Kathleen Covens has crafted a lovely, smart, and very human book about the little things in life we never think about but should: those seemingly throwaway moments that cost nothing but mean everything. Each and every interaction with a child CAN become a building block for a fulfilled life, and 'Mrs. C' has drawn on science, research, and observation to turn those things into teachable, sustaining life lessons to help make better adults. But she sells herself short, because this book contains valuable lessons for all of us to use in our daily interactions with each other. Filled with personal anecdotes and a warm intelligence, I'd call this nothing less than a how-to-for being human."

- Kim Powers, Emmy-Award Winning Writer, ABC's 20/20 Senior Writer, and Author of Rules for Being Dead

" Kathleen Covens has written a book full of common sense and thoughtful ideas. These ideas can deepen relationships between parents and children, teachers, and students-just about everyone who cares for the self-esteem of others. She has taken years of experience and distilled it into important and doable behavior. Mrs. C, hats off to you!"

-Betsy Stone, PhD, Psychologist, Teacher, Facilitator

" Parenting is not an innate process in society. It requires constant attention to details that are easily lost track of in the hustle and bustle of our highly technological world. So, how do we get back to basics? 1, 2, 3 with Mrs. C is a good start. Kathleen Covens uses her years of educational experience, her lessons as the parent of a special needs child (and now adult), and sprinkles in her real-life lessons. Divided into eleven chapters, this precious gem of a book provides practical advice for parents of all ages and invites the reader to perform some introspection about each of the topics. I was particularly struck by the concept of being a 'momenteur'-the ability to recognize moments as times to be savored and cherished in the years ahead. But the only way to recognize moments is to be mindful and to be present in one's life and the lives of our children. I highly recommend this book and encourage you to enjoy and savor the moments provided."

-Robert A. Saul, MD, Professor of Pediatrics (Emeritus)

" More than just a how-to guide for educators, 1, 2, 3 with Mrs. C is packed with life lessons for any person, whether engaging with students, children, or grandchildren, or looking to be more present to the joy found in daily life. Accessible and conversational, the wisdom and insights of Kathleen Covens are timely and relevant, even addressing new challenges we face with children and the effects of the pandemic. With personal anecdotes and thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter, this book helps us lead our children past the fear, uncertainty, and distractions of modern culture to the joy of living."

-Diane Spear, Educator, Parent, and Grandparent