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

“The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated.” William James
There is no need for grandeur when showing your appreciation to a friend or family member. You can readily show it through small acts of kindness every day. You can do this in many ways, give them a sincere smile or thanks. If you have time, help them complete one of their tasks for the day or buy them a cup of coffee. You don’t need to go out of your way to buy them a lavish thank you gift. Here is how you can share your appreciation in a couple of small ways.

1. Remember a time or experience that you had with this person and share it with them. Tell them how they have specifically changed your life and how appreciative you are for them to be in it. You can also share a time that was just funny. Mention that you couldn’t imagine having someone else there with you to share the humor. 

2. Use actions, not words, to express how you feel. Make dinner for your parents or do the clean up afterward. If they are avid coffee lovers, make a pot in the morning and have it ready for them to drink.

Go the extra mile for a friend by initiating the first contact if you haven’t spoken to them in a while. Consider taking someone out to lunch or if they are on the job hunt, help them prepare for interviews. No act is too small to show someone that you appreciate having them in your life.

3. A compliment is the best form of flattery. Take a moment to express your admiration for a skill or talent. Does your friend or family member act outside of work in a play or volunteer on their days off? Don’t be afraid to say, “You are amazing at what you do.” Those words affirm to them that they’re doing an excellent job and will help them stay motivated to do what they do.

4. Be the support that your friends or family members require when they need it most. If your friend is going through a tough time at work, school, or in life don’t be afraid to ask them what you can do to help. Meet them for coffee and give them your full attention when they are talking. You let them know that you are reliable and ready to be of assistance.

5. Yet, by far the simplest and most powerful thing you can do for a friend is tell them they are appreciated. Let them know that they are a pleasant light in your life. You can do this by saying “You are valued and make a world of difference to me.”

The message that you want to get across is that your life is better with them in it. Look at how they have changed you, did they make you a more outgoing person? Then let them know that you are grateful for how they helped you. Just one sentence of appreciation is all you need to lift your friend’s spirit and get them through any rough time.

Showing your appreciation for your friends and family members doesn’t need to have a monetary cost. The only thing it takes is your time. Being appreciative doesn’t just help them, it also fills you with joy. Nothing brightens your day more than making someone else’s.