Ellissa Schwartz - "This Day I Hold Dear"

Benjamin Carroll interviews author Ellissa Schwartz about her book 'This Day I Hold Dear.' They discuss the importance of unconditional love, the inspiration behind the book, and the challenges and joys of parenting. Ellissa shares her advice for finding intentional moments with children and instilling values of kindness and empathy. The conversation highlights the unique dynamics between siblings and the ripple effect of love and kindness in families. Ellissa also provides information on where to connect with her and purchase her book. Keywords: unconditional love, parenting, intentional moments, sibling dynamics, kindness, empathy, book Find "This Day I Hold Dear" on Amazon & Barnes and Nobles Follow Ellissa @ https://www.instagram.com/authorellissaschwartz/ Connect with her @ https://www.authorellissaschwartz.com/ Takeaways

• Unconditional love is the foundation of strong parent-child relationships.
• Finding intentional moments with children, even in small ways, can have a big impact.
• Each child is unique and may require different approaches to connect and instill values.
• Sibling dynamics can be challenging, but teaching the golden rule of treating others as you want to be treated can help foster kindness and empathy.
• The love and values parents pass on to their children have a ripple effect that can impact future generations.