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Mothers and fathers, school board members, and local community members have gotten wind of Jeff's reputation. Students can't always recite his stories word-for-word, but they do convey their excitement for his humor. They talk about "Just Jeff" time and set off a chain reaction among the elders.
More important, Jeff opens up a dialogue between the youth and their parents in a safe and creative way. All the parents know is that something special happened at school. Parents, in turn, have driven more than 300 miles to hear this Jeff Yalden person, inviting grandparents and relatives to boot.
Jeff, forever accommodating, reaches the whole family with his inspirational stories, causing them to laugh, reflect, and have something truly worthwhile to discuss at the dinner table.
Jeff's books, bracelets, DVD's and CD's are available for purchase at programs and parent/community programs.
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