Roots Rewritten: Rewriting the Legacy for the Next Generation
Break the cycles. Rewrite the story. Reclaim connection.
For decades, families and classrooms have inherited patterns of discipline and belief systems without ever questioning if they truly serve the children in their care. Roots Rewritten is a powerful call to pause, reflect, and create something different.
Drawing on over 30 years as a teacher, leader, and advocate in early childhood education, Debbie Hogue weaves research, lived experience, and heartfelt storytelling to help you:
- Recognize the patterns and legacies you've inherited
- Release fear-based parenting and teaching practices
- Build deeper connections with children through empathy and presence
- Create intentional boundaries without shame or disconnection
- Lead with courage, clarity, and love-at home and in the classroom
This book is not about perfection; it's about awareness. With every page, you'll discover tools, insights, and encouragement to heal old wounds, trust your inner knowing, and nurture children in ways that honor their voice and spirit.
Hogue, Debbie: - Debbie Hogue is a seasoned early childhood educator, mentor, and advocate with over 30 years of experience guiding programs that support the emotional, developmental, and academic needs of children from infancy through the school-age years. Her journey began in a small Texas preschool and has since expanded across public and private sectors, including leadership roles at Stanford University and Santa Clara Unified School District, where she built inclusive, nationally accredited programs rooted in compassion, equity, and connection.From her early days as a teacher's aide to becoming a lead teacher, director, and area leader, Debbie has shaped the landscape of early education by mentoring hundreds of educators, securing accreditations, and supporting families across diverse communities, including those navigating poverty and homelessness. Her approach is grounded in research-based practices, including Positive Discipline, Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP), and trauma-informed care.Debbie holds a formal education in both child development and business management and has contributed to national conversations through advisory work with Wellesley College and NAEYC-aligned training initiatives. She brings not only professional expertise but also a deep heart, believing that lasting change begins when adults pause, reflect, and choose a more conscious path.Her first book, Roots Rewritten, is an offering to those ready to break generational cycles and create emotionally safe, respectful environments where children can truly thrive.Debbie currently resides in Prescott Valley, Arizona. She is the proud mother of two daughters and grandmother to eight grandchildren. She continues to write, speak, and mentor the next generation of educators and caregivers with a steadfast commitment to rewriting the way we nurture childhood.She is also the founder of Ink of Becoming Publications, an independent press dedicated to uplifting soul-centered stories, healing journeys, and transformative voices that honor both legacy and change.
