Kori is excited to finally try out for her third grade track team on Monday, but there is a dilemma...Kori faces weekend fun. At a Friday track team tryout meeting, Coach told everyone they must maintain self- discipline to follow a balanced diet over the weekend in order to do well at Monday's tryouts. Does a balanced diet mean that Kori cannot enjoy any or her favorite treats all weekend? Oh no...but what about Kareem's big roller skating birthday party Saturday!? Does this mean Kori can't have any of her favorite cake...birthday cake!? How difficult is it to maintain a balanced diet? Does self- discipline mean no fun? How will Kori maintain self-discipline through the fun weekend ahead? Find out these answers and more as we follow Kori on this weekend tale of challenge and choices. Kori just may find out that maintaining self-discipline is not so difficult...especially with the help of a mother who is a wellness coach; an awesome best friend; and a precocious little sister, who although annoying, loves her big sister. The journey through Kori's weekend is fun for children and adults, and includes a great healthy recipe for "Opiemeal" that families can have fun making together! Kori Faces Weekend Fun is the first story in the Designer Discipline for Wellness series, brought to you by Shawna Doyle, wife and mom of two little girls, and the founder of Designer Discipline LLC, a lifestyle consulting company which centers on wellness; including aspects of nutrition, goal setting, and family work-life balance. The Designer Discipline for Wellness series engages children and parents on the following themes: -Wellness -Discipline -Friendship -Family -Teamwork The series also teaches an expanded vocabulary for young readers and critical thinking skills. The Designer Discipline for Wellness series is an enjoyable experience for readers of all ages!
Doyle, Shawna: - "Shawna Doyle is the president and CEO of Designer Discipline LLC, a lifestyle consulting company which centers on wellness. She is an author, speaker, wellness consultant and etiquette coach. She has over 15 years of experience in the field of human resources as a successful corporate trainer and public speaker, which has honed her skills as a wellness consultant. Shawna has also served as an educator in the New York City public school system as a special education teacher. While attending college, Shawna further developed her natural ability of encouraging and helping people, including the youth, via various volunteer programs. As an AmeriCorps volunteer at a Baltimore City Police Athletic League center, she successfully mentored and advised children. After experiencing two high risk pregnancies, all while steadily rising in her professional career, she endured a variety of health issues which led to her fully embracing a life centered on wellness. Shawna matched her education, professional training and life experiences with her passion for wellness, fitness, and fashion to create Designer Discipline - a successful consulting, lifestyle company which encourages people of all walks of life to maintain the discipline required to achieve their desired, designed lifestyle. Through the Wellness Sketch Series (c) brought to you by Designer Discipline Books (c), a subsidiary of Designer Discipline(TM), Shawna continues to follow her passion of helping children. With entertaining stories, such as those found in the funny and enjoyable series, Etiquette Chronicles (c), and through informative and fun activity & recipe books, children can be entertained and informed as they journey towards adulthood embracing elements of wellness. Shawna is from New York City and currently resides in the state of Maryland with her husband and two daughters. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Morgan State University in Maryland, and a Master of Science degree from Bernard Baruch College in New York City. Shawna is a vegetarian and enjoys cooking vegetarian meals and baking vegan pastries."
