Author, Speaker, Coach

About Lucia Bellafante

Lucia Bellafante, is a mother, grandmother, author, speaker, coach and educator who applies her professional, and personal knowledge and experience as a parent, educator and master coach to help parents raise happy, healthy, safe and successful children.

Lucia has always been a story teller and teacher. As a child she crafted stories and taught her precocious brother to keep him occupied. An educator with two specialists and two teaching degrees, who taught for 35 years, Lucia implemented the art of story telling to help both children and parents. Today, Lucia has blended her passions, and expertise to help children and parents through her children’s books which serve as a bridge for parents and children to communicate, learn and spend quality time together.

Lucia created THANKS™ to further support parents and caregivers along their journey by providing a blueprint for establishing and maintaining a healthy, strong and supportive relationship with children so that children grow to be happy, healthy, safe and successful.

For a list of credentials please see below.

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Author

 
You read with your child for many reasons: there are times you want to read with your child and laugh, there are times you want to read with your child and cuddle, there are times when you read because you’re searching for the right words to help explain something, or maybe you’re looking for a story that’s uplifting and inspiring.
 
As an author writing children’s picture books I write to entertain, educate, and enrich the lives of parents and children through story. My stories help you raise happy, healthy, safe and successful children and set the stage to have conversations with your child about all sorts of topics, some challenging, some enlightening, and some just for fun.
 
I have developed three series, written expressly so that you have the opportunity to choose the book that best suits your and your child’s needs at a particular time. Each series and story is written and illustrated to be representative of IDEA, (inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility). Books can be easily applied to the Ontario school curriculum and are accompanied with activity suggestions for parent and child to extend learning and fun.
 

Speaker

 

When you need a well rounded, soft spoken and passionate speaker who’s able to effectively communicate with a group of students about anti-bullying, or speak with parents about how to move forward after learning about a child’s diagnosis, or even talk about surviving divorce so that everyone not only endures but thrives, Lucia is the person to call.

As a speaker, I come from a place of compassion, honesty, and respect. I can tailor talks to your specific needs for time, topic and audience. My years as an itinerant vision teacher working with children who were blind and partially sighted taught me how to accommodate for the needs of my clients.

 

Coach

 

For the times in your life when you need a friendly, well-informed, non-judgemental guide who will help you to be accountable and encourage you to achieve your parenting goals.

As a coach, I ask questions and guide you to find the answers that are best for you and your family. You might be searching for a way to get your child to do homework, or stop biting, or throwing temper tantrums; together we get to the root of the problem and craft a solution so that peace and harmony reign within your home.

Educator

 

Sometimes you need a little more than questions, you need answers, support and education.

As an educator, I present workshops that inspire, and empower parents through knowledge and practical information so that both parents and children are respected, supported and grow.

As an experienced educator, I help teachers, and support staff understand the value of inclusivity and accommodations so that all students reach their full potential.

 

Professional Credentials

Bachelor of Education
Blind and Low Vision Specialist
Elementary Writing Specialist
AMI – Montessori Casa Teacher

Certified Master Coach Practitioner
Certified Professional Speaker
Certified Yoga Instructor
Certified Yoga Nidra Meditation Instructor
Certified Soul Realignment ® Practitioner

Certified Reiki Master 
Certified Stress Management Coach
Certified Sleep Science Coach
Certified Weight-loss and Lifestyle Coach 
Certified in Hyponolinguistics

It’s easy to get caught up in the mundane tasks of everyday life. We sometimes struggle with finding things to be thankful for. The good news is, there are many ways to practice showing gratitude, starting with these five tips.

  1. Stop and take inventory during special moments. When you’re enjoying a great time with loved ones, take some time to breathe in all of the wonderful things that are happening. It may be as simple as a weeknight dinner with family or as monumental as the birth of a new baby. Whatever it is, stop for a moment and just be thankful you are there experiencing this special time.
  2. Express your thanks. Oftentimes, we take for granted that people know how grateful we are for their help. Sometimes it’s nice to express your thanks in physical ways. Some ideas include:
  • Saying “thank you”.
  • Sending a card or flowers.
  • Purchasing a special gift.
  • Sharing a message of gratitude on social media.
  • Doing a kind deed for that person in return.
  1. Journal your thoughts. Writing with pen and paper has quickly been replaced with tapping buttons on a phone or keyboard. The feeling of opening up a journal and jotting down your thoughts for the day, especially the things you’re thankful for, is one that simply can’t be replaced. Taking even five minutes at the end of the day to journal your thoughts is a great start towards being a more appreciative person.
  2. Focus on the positives. Life can be hard sometimes. We all have our struggles. Spending too much time focusing on the negative things in life never leads to a good outcome. For every negative thought, cancel it out with a positive one. You’ll soon find that life really isn’t that bad and that there’s always something to be thankful for.
  3. Treat yourself. We all deserve a little pampering from time to time, especially when we’ve done something worthy of praise. Instead of waiting for someone else to show their appreciation for you, treat yourself. Buy yourself something special or participate in a fun activity- anything that makes you smile and gives you encouragement to keep living a life filled with kindness.