: About Me

A.E. Rivera was born in Brookln, New York to Puerto Rican parents. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Ecology and Mass Communications from Kansas State University, a Master's degree in Psychology from Capella University, and is a Certified Parenting Educator and Life Strategies Coach. Rivera has spent the last 17 years of her life working in the field of family advocacy, where she has designed programs to empower women and prevent family violence. She is a dynamic speaker in topics such as stress management, assertiveness, marital enrichment, effective communication, effective parenting, personal development, self-empowerment and positive thinking. Rivera writes poetry and articles and is currently working on her first novel.

My passion is ...

Writing, coaching and motivational speaking

I know too much about ...

Self-esteem issues, the effects of domestic violence on children, the power of positive thinking, crisis intervention, empowerment advocacy

My parents always told me ...

To think outide the box.

My childhood ambition ...

To make a difference in the world.

My favorite memory ...

The night I met my husband. We were children in "puppy love."

Why I write ...

I have a strong desire to share the written word with the world.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

My own thoughts...

My first job ...

Red Cross Volunteer

My best moment ...

When I had my first child.

My inspiration ...

God, family, close friends and people in general

Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face How to reduce parenting stress

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Parenting is one of the most stressful and challenging jobs we will encounter in our lifetime. From the moment our bundle of joy comes into the world, we are thrown into a world of dirty diapers, sleepless nights, temper tantrums, teething, ear infections, potty training issues, separation anxiety, daycare and school dilemmas, first heartbreaks, back talking, rebellion, proms, and the list goes on and on. As a certified parenting educator, I usually begin my classes by asking parents what brought them to my class and what they expect to get out of their time with me.    One&...

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