The Ball Is In Your Court: Embracing Your Child's Dreams

by Almarie Chalmers

Overview

Almarie Chalmers, mother of the player behind the “Shot Heard Around the World,” ‘08 Final Four Champions and NBA star Mario, shares the challenges and joys of raising a superstar son and a highly successful daughter. She delves into the profound struggle that all parents feel when they are torn between their children’s dreams and their own. Almarie reveals how she was able to reconcile the two: to be supportive of her children’s aspirations while working toward her own goals. From the cradle to the court, Almarie Chalmers shares her winning strategies for raising confident, successful children prepared to follow their dreams.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940014168045
Publisher:	Advantage Media Group
Publication date:	10/01/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	100
File size:	376 KB

About the Author

ALMARIE CHALMERS is a Certified Professional Life Coach, founder of “Speak Life” Life Coaching for women and mothers of athletes; student and professional, also founded “Speak Life With Word” luncheons which offers exhortation to young ladies, mothers and wo(men). Married for 34 years to her childhood sweetheart, Ronnie with whom she has two children; daughter, Roneka and son, famed NBA star, Mario. Almarie also serves as the event planner for the Mario V. Chalmers Foundation (MVCF) and Mario’s Closet Project, attends Miami Heat basketball games, as well as participate in various community projects. Formerly a 20 year veteran of the Anchorage School District in Alaska and founder of Hi-Rise Sports Camps, which taught life skills development for student athletes.

Editorial Reviews

“Thirty plus years as a parent, educator, coach and motivational speaker lend credence to Almarie’s voice on raising positive, productive children.”

P.V. Brown