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

We often get stuck in ruts and pitfalls. Life can be a whirlwind of emotions and often those emotions can have us feeling tired and burnt out. But there is a way to regain the fullness of life. I mean, there must be, right?
This is where we find meaning.

You see, sometimes our weary hearts aren’t in need of a drastic world change, sometimes we only need to learn to embrace the truth of our situations. One way in which we can do this is by a type of prayer.

Taking Responsibility
There is a passage in the Bible in which Jesus says, “Ask, and you shall find, knock, and the door will be opened to you.” To many, this may sound like some sort of magical prayer or lofty wish. But when we dig deeper, we find this phrase to have profound psychological significance. This saying can actually teach the importance of living life with an open heart, which in return produces an open mind.

When we enter a difficult or frustrating time, sometimes our immediate response is to pray for our deliverance from the situation or circumstance. But perhaps we are supernaturally endowed with the ability to help ourselves and others navigate the difficulties and challenges of life.

When we enter a challenge in life, it’s vitally important we seek for the truth in our situations. Even Christ in the Bible, when tempted by the forces of resentment and bitterness, didn’t call upon God to remove him. Instead of asking that mountains are moved, and seas are parted for us to find solid footing again, it can be essential for us to remember to take responsibility upon ourselves. What can we do to help our attitude and mindset in this situation? How can we be more honest with ourselves and with those around us? In what ways can we help remedy the situation in which we currently find ourselves?

Prayer
Quieting our minds and seeking out the truth is a form of prayer itself. A life that seeks out truth is one that lives in constant communion with love, forgiveness, and gratitude. When we learn to take on responsibility, we learn to find true meaning in life.

Now, this responsibility isn’t some sort of cold, finger-wagging list of to-dos, but rather an embrace of the joy that comes from taking proper care of ourselves and those around us.

Open Hearts Open Doors
Living life with a heart that is open to growing continually and learning is one of the surest ways to preserve love and joy in your life. When we live with an open heart, we allow ourselves to be open to the world and all of its possibilities and opportunities. This week, I encourage you to ask yourself what small steps you can take in your own life to improving it. Whether that be cleaning your room, helping a stranger, being more honest, or practising gratitude, all of it helps produce an open heart.