Kate Adamson
www.KatesJourney.com
1-800-641-KATE
(310) 546-8142 Fax
kate@katesjourney.com

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Sept. 1, 2004

Hi! Having a great journey. Wish you were here.

Are you relieved your child has gone back to school? If you are a parent like me, juggling a career and raising children, you are entering a challenging time of the year. It will be expecially tough for me because my family moved into a new school district during the summer.

I know on one hand you may be relieved that the kids are going back, which means you will have less clutter, noise and chaos around the house. But it is also a challenging time because as a parent, it is your responsibility to take an active role in your child’s education.

Is the homework getting done neatly and correctly? Do you know your child’s teachers? Do you know who sits next to them in class? Which extracurricular activities do you encourage? At the end of a long workday, with all of the hassles of your routine, remember what is most important. Here are some suggestions to help you handle back-to-school responsibilities and ease your stress.

As a mother with a disability, I do not have the energy to pick up after my daughters, and I certainly cannot expend my limited resources arguing. These four concepts have helped me greatly. Please let me know how they help you.

Help support a friend
Cindy Flynn will be running 13.1 miles in sunny Phoenix, Ariz., Jan. 9, 2005, to raise funds for "Train to End Stroke."  After surviving four strokes, she is training every day to prepare for her second Train to End Stroke event. Please, pledge your support to help Cindy reach her goal of raising $3,900. With your help, we can make it!

October book signings:
Oct. 21, 2004, at 7 p.m.
Barnes and Noble - Torrance
21400 Hawthorne
Torrance, CA 90503

Oct. 28, 2004, at 7:30 p.m.
Village Books
1049 Swarthmore Ave.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Also, in October:
Kate will be featured on Lifetime's "Speaking of Women's Health," on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. ET/PT. The segment to watch for is called, "Getting a second opinion."

Tune into Kate's Korner on the radio with The Strength Coach. Scroll down the page to hear my inspirational segment about breathing life into what you want for your ultimate goal and taking steps to save your life.

The Diversity of the Disability Experience: Book Greg Smith and Kate Adamson to deliver their partnered presentation about their vastly different experiences with disability. Greg has lived his whole life with muscular dystrophy. Kate lived 33 years as a healthy, vibrant, physically fit immigrant from New Zealand before experiencing a brain stem stroke. This dual presentation will give your attendees plenty to think about. Inspiring! Motivational! A must hear presentation for understanding diversity. Book Kate for October, Disability Awareness Month! Call her: 1-800-641-KATE

Have a great school year,