Tag Archives: Eric DelaBarre

FEELING GREAT: IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD

When you say nice things to yourself about yourself, you will feel the amazing energy of confidence, which is one of the main reasons I wrote the adventure novel Saltwater Taffy. Through the story of adventure, I am able to showcase … Continue reading →

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SALTWATER TAFFY’S 7 STUDY SECRETS FOR TWEENS

7 STUDY SECRETS FOR TWEENS It’s hard to imagine, but you can actually learn how to study and get amazing results in the process.  Saltwater Taffy’s 7 Study Secrets for Tweens will help you today and all the way through college. … Continue reading →

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HAVE YOU LICKED A DOORKNOB LATELY?

Self-doubt, also know as ‘bad habit thinking,’ can be a killer of our future dreams, regardless of our age.  If left unattended, a runaway thought of self-doubt can trick us into thinking the thought is actually real. Isn’t it funny … Continue reading →

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READING SALTWATER TAFFY TO KIDS

Composed with footage from tour stops in Fresno, California, Port Orchard, Washington, New Orleans, Louisiana, Bremerton, Washington, and Dallas, Texas, this three minute video shows how much the kids love Saltwater Taffy (and how much I enjoy reading it to … Continue reading →

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A LETTER FROM TEACHER OF THE YEAR

October 3, 2011 Dear Eric, I sat down at 10:00 this morning to read Saltwater Taffy.  I intended to read a chapter or two and then do some of the errands that always get delayed until Saturday.  Yet, by page … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Kids with Saltwater Taffy

A quick peek at some of the stops on the SAWEET Saltwater Taffy Tour!

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TWEEN ADVICE – How SAWEET It Is?

If you’re a fan of Saltwater Taffy, by now you know much we love to say SAWEET about anything and everything. The question you probably have is “how does this fit in as advice to you for becoming a thriving … Continue reading →

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AS GREAT AS YOU WANT TO BE: Yes, it’s a mental practice!

Feeling good about yourself can be a challenge, but it is possible and up to each and every one of us.  Why not? Have you ever notice moments in life where you feel really excited about who you are? You … Continue reading →

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7 STEPS FOR CREATING YOUNG READERS

1. START EARLY: Twenty-six percent of children between the ages of three and five, who were read to at least three or four times in the last week by a family member, recognized all letters of the alphabet.  This is … Continue reading →

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Learning How To Read: Guest Writer

There is an amazing website out there that I want to bring to your attention.  Run by Bianca Schulz, The Children’s Book Review is a great stop for any parent looking for children’s books.  I recently had the pleasure of … Continue reading →

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