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Ever wished bedtime did more than quiet the room? We’re cracking open "My Shining Star", a new children’s book born from one dad’s nightly affirmations and a decade-long dream to give kids language for courage. This conversation traces the journey from stacks of picture books to a vibrant, rhymed keep-safe designed to help little ones fall asleep knowing they are enough—and to help parents believe it too.

We talk about why confidence has to be built early, especially with social media turning up the volume on comparison and criticism. You’ll hear how simple, musical lines like I am joy, I laugh, I sing, I can do anything stick in a child’s mind and resurface during hard moments at school or on the playground. We also dig into the art choices—an ever-present adult tiger beside the cub—that quietly teaches kids they aren’t alone. From the first drafts to the launch-day jitters, this is a candid look at creativity, fatherhood, and the power of routine to shape identity.

If you care about children’s confidence, early literacy, and positive parenting, this one’s for you. We share practical ways to turn bedtime into a daily ritual of resilience, why you can’t give what you don’t feel, and how reading I am enough out loud can lift a parent after a tough day. You’ll also get details on formats and where to buy—paperback on Amazon for easy gifting and a hardcover keepsake direct from the author’s site. Join us, take a breath, and imagine a generation raised on kinder words.

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Chapters

00:00 Celebrating a New Release
02:32 Inspiration Behind 'My Shining Star'
10:07 The Importance of Affirmations
10:45 Creating a Legacy Through Literature
13:29 The Power of Rhyming in Children's Literature
16:09 Parenthood and Storytelling
18:52 The Importance of Tailored Children's Books
21:21 Affirmations for Parents and Children
23:57 Legacy and Creative Expression
26:37 The Impact of My Shining Star
29:08 Final Thoughts and Messages for Children