The Need For Better Investment In Our Children’s Future
Our Children Represent Our Future. They Are The Promise Of Our Nations, Carrying Forward Our Traditions, Our Values, And Our Aspirations. However, It’s Disheartening To See That We Are Consistently Failing To Provide Them With The Resources, Opportunities, And Support They Need To Thrive.
A Brief Glance At Our Adult Society Paints A Troubling Picture. Rising Rates Of Mental Health Issues, Substance Abuse, And Societal Disengagement Hint At Deeper Underlying Problems. Many Of These Challenges Root Back To Childhood Experiences, Education, And Early Exposure (Or Lack Thereof) To Vital Life Skills.
Inadequate Funding And Its Implications
The Foundation For A Healthy And Prosperous Society Is Laid During The Formative Years Of Its Citizens. The Lack Of Funding In Areas Crucial To Childhood Development, Such As Education, Mental Health Services, Children on the spectrum, Family Support, Extracurricular Activities, And Community Support, Deprives Our Children Of The Tools They Need To Succeed In Life.
- Education: School Systems That Lack Funding Often Have Outdated Resources, Overcrowded Classrooms, And Underpaid Teachers. This Compromises The Quality Of Education, Making It Harder For Students To Compete In An Increasingly Globalized World. The Way So Many Of Our Children Learn Is Not Being Met, Just Because They Do Not Learn In The Traditional Format Does Not Mean They Are Not Intelligent, So The Need To A Broader Teaching Styles Is A Must To Meet Their Learning Needs.
- Mental Health: A Lack Of Emphasis And Funding For Mental Health Services Leaves Many Children With Untreated Traumas Or Conditions, Which Can Manifest Later In Life As Severe Issues.
- Extracurricular Activities: Activities Outside The Classroom, Be It Sports, Arts, Or Other Pursuits, Play A Significant Role In Holistic Development. A Lack Of Funding And Awareness Restricts Children’s Access To These Critical Developmental Activities.
- Community Support: Children From Underprivileged Backgrounds Often Need More Than Just School; They Need Support Systems That Help Them Navigate Life’s Challenges and support the family as a whole..
Looking Ahead.
As We Move Forward, It’s Essential To Realize That Our Children Aren’t Just The Future – They Are The Present. Every Day They Grow, Learn, And Form Perceptions About The World And Their Place In It. If We Want A Society Of Engaged, Responsible, And Well-Adjusted Adults, We Need To Invest In Our Children Now. This Is More Than Just A Financial Investment. It’s A Commitment To Reevaluate Our Priorities, Reshape Our Societal Structures, And Create An Environment Where Every Child Has An Equal Shot At Success. In The End, The Question Isn’t Whether We Can Afford To Invest In Our Children, But Whether We Can Afford Not To. Our Future Society’s Wellbeing, Prosperity, And Resilience Depend On The Choices We Make Today. Let’s Ensure Our Children Aren’t Left Behind.
Champions Of Change: Stories Of Visionaries Advocating For Our Children
In A World Often Overwhelmed With Challenges, It’s Easy To Feel Like A Single Individual Can’t Make A Difference. Yet, History Has Shown Time And Again That One Person, Fueled By Passion And Determination, Can Create Waves Of Change. Our Forgotten Children’s “Champions Of Change” Is A Compilation Of Stories From Such Individuals – Authors Who Have Dedicated Their Lives To Advocating For Our Children. From Education To Mental Health, Community Support To Extracurricular Activities, Each Chapter Highlights The Journey Of An Author And Their Relentless Pursuit To Fill The Gaps, Address The Needs, And Elevate The Futures Of Our Youngest Citizens.
Looking Ahead
As We Move Forward, It’s Essential To Realize That Our Children Aren’t Just The Future – They Are The Present. Every Day They Grow, Learn, And Form Perceptions About The World And Their Place In It. If We Want A Society Of Engaged, Responsible, And Well-Adjusted Adults, We Need To Invest In Our Children Now. This Is More Than Just A Financial Investment. It’s A Commitment To Reevaluate Our Priorities, Reshape Our Societal Structures, And Create An Environment Where Every Child Has An Equal Shot At Success. In The End, The Question Isn’t Whether We Can Afford To Invest In Our Children, But Whether We Can Afford Not To. Our Future Society’s Wellbeing, Prosperity, And Resilience Depend On The Choices We Make Today. Let’s Ensure Our Children Aren’t Left Behind.
THIS IS WHERE YOU COME IN.
By supporting the production of this book you are not only raising awareness or todays children’s needs, but through the book sales we will be supporting the organizations that are already doing the work.
Champions Of Change: Stories Of Visionaries Advocating For Our Children
In A World Often Overwhelmed With Challenges, It’s Easy To Feel Like A Single Individual Can’t Make A Difference. Yet, History Has Shown Time And Again That One Person, Fueled By Passion And Determination, Can Create Waves Of Change. “Champions Of Change” Is A Compilation Of Stories From Such Individuals – Authors Who Have Dedicated Their Lives To Advocating For Our Children. From Education To Mental Health, Community Support To Extracurricular Activities, Each Chapter Highlights The Journey Of An Author And Their Relentless Pursuit To Fill The Gaps, Address The Needs, And Elevate The Futures Of Our Youngest Citizens.
OUR AUTHORS:
Mikki Gaffen Stone Mental Health Matters:
MIkki Gaffen Stone became a Montessori Assistant Teacher in Belgium to connect with her children’s education. She later pursued studies in the USA, becoming a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. This ignited a profound understanding of human potential, leading her to doctoral studies. With a passion for sharing knowledge and raising her two sons as global citizens, she’s dedicated to sharing her insights from both life and academics.
Linda Orsini, A Call for Love in our Education.
.Linda Orsini, founder of Global Wellness Education and host of “A Call for Love,” is a personal transformation advocate with over 30 years of teaching experience. She guides individuals to inner peace, health, and emotional breakthroughs using mindful presence and self-compassion. Linda specializes in mindfulness, meditation, yoga, Reiki, sound healing, and hypnotherapy, emphasizing our collective interconnectedness. Her approach fosters personal growth, awareness, and compassion for all.
Foster Boys Education
I’ m a committed foster mom who’s mission is to help reshaped the educational landscape for youth in foster care one youth at a time for them to become educational empowered and live their dreams because IT’S POSSIBLE! Why I wish to share their stories its to educate the public and communities about their circumstances because they matter and their stories matters and it’s meant to be told for them to get the help that they need! Only 1 in 5 read at grade level and only 1 in 10 are at grade level in math power is in igniting the massive!
The Power Of Play: Dawattie Basdeo
The modern world provides children with many challenges, whether it be self-esteem issues triggered by media images, peer pressure or changing family structures. The Magnificent Me, Magnificent You Empowerment cards aim to provide children with positive food for thought to support children in the knowledge that they are unique and special with many gifts at their disposal to support them on their life’s journey. Play it as a family and set the platform to have an honest conversation with your children to learn more from them. Find more on Dewattie here.
Foster Kids Comfort Cases.
Rob Scheer is the founder of Comfort Cases, a charity whose mission is to inspire communities to bring dignity and hope to the nearly 437,500 youth in foster care in the United States. His interview with Upworthy went viral in February 2017 and garnered over 100 million shares, and he was later featured on Ellen and The Today Show, among others. In June 2018, CNN named Rob a CNN Hero for his work with Comfort Cases. He has been interviewed with Sara many times sharing his journey and passion for foster kids. He lives with his husband and children in Maryland. Find more on Rob here
Super Mum LaChelle Adkins.
In January 2017, LaChelle began pursuing life coaching with Protocol Group. With a zeal to be transparent with her own experiences such as 3 occasions of hospitalization in a behavioral hospital for stress and postpartum depression. As a wife and mother of 15 children, I have seen first hand the effects of mommy burnout. I have learned the ways to strategize a system to create balance and avoid stress, anxiety or depression which may proceed burnout. More shows with Sara here
Victoria Coure
.Victoria Cuore, from A Contagious Smile, offers 16 years of support for families with special needs and domestic violence survivors. As a special needs individual, parent, and domestic violence survivor, she deeply understands the challenges in finding assistance. Her platform provides judgment-free support, classes, legal help, and more. It’s a community of understanding, where everyone has shared or still experiences similar challenges. FIND MORE ON VICTORIA HERE
Nancy Cotten an Autism Advocate/Advisor.
Nancy says “I am an Autism Advocate/Advisor. I help parents develop strategies to avoid things that can exacerbate problems as well as help provide ideas that can help make their lives easier from the effects of meltdowns, anxiety, poor diet, poor sleep and many sensory issues. ”My degree is in elementary education, and my passion has always been to provide the best care and education for children.
Buddy Thornton, passion is in teaching ethics and morals aligned with his Life and Parent Coaching (2012-present). He has developed an impactful series of five parenting seminars and workshops and is currently working to have an online offering for the series. The series is complementary to his “My Life, My Voice, My Passion, My Choice©” motivational series for teens, parents, and caregivers. Buddy developed flexible components of this inspirational series for presentation in schools, private settings, religious settings, and by invitation. See more on the current offerings tab.
Sara Troy’s Vision for Change
Sara Troy, is the force behind Orchard of Wisdom org and the Self Discovery Wisdom podcasts, and was deeply inspired by her interviewees on changes needed for our children. From their stories, she envisioned a book to spotlight the needs of our children in todays world. More than just words, she aims for this book to be a beacon of change, with sales supporting authors choice organizations actively bettering children’s lives.
Closing Remarks:
The Challenges Our Children Face Are Multi-Faceted, But So Are The Solutions. This Book Is Not Just A Collection Of Stories, But A Call To Action. By Supporting This Book, You’re Not Just Gaining Insights – You’re Directly Funding The Organizations These Authors Have Birthed, Ensuring Their Visions For A Brighter Future For Our Children Continue To Shine. We Hope These Narratives Inspire You, As They Have Inspired Us, To Be A Part Of The Change We Wish To See In The World. Whether It’s Through Funding, Volunteering, Or Simply Sharing These Stories, We All Have A Role To Play In Shaping The Future For Our Children.
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Our Forgotten Children : Insights From The Frontlines ” will be Published by Hille Publishing by December 2023 with your support.
Krystal Hille, Founder of Hille House Publishing and Soul Leadership Coach, is an international #1 bestselling author. She empowers change makers and conscious creatives to embrace their leadership, enter their flow, and become international bestselling authors, amplifying their impact and reach.
