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Ep 162: The Alycat Series: Helping Younger Kids Manage Daily Life Challenges

24 min • 15 maj 2024

Award-winning author Alysson graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a degree in elementary education. She is a certified elementary education teacher and earned a law degree from the Southern University Law Center. After practicing law for six years, she traded in writing trial briefs for writing children’s books. Her books featuring Alycat have been recipients of the NYC Big Book Award, the Mom’s Choice Awards, have been featured in Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, and People Magazine; and have appeared in the Oscars celebrity swag bag and the Grammy Awards gift bag. Bourque enjoys speaking with children and teachers at schools and libraries and she hopes to inspire others to believe in themselves and their work and to keep pursuing their dreams.

Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Alysson Foti Bourque about the Alycat book series.

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Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Alysson highlights the importance of instilling bravery in children. By celebrating small victories and encouraging problem-solving, kids can develop important tools to navigate life's challenges.

The Alycat series serves as a great example of using storytelling to help children navigate complex emotions and friendships.

Alysson’s books showcase the value of relying on friends during challenging times. By working together and offering support, children can learn to conquer their fears and navigate difficult situations.

Links Mentioned:

Lessons From Celebration: https://impactparents.com/blog/adhd/lessons-from-celebration/

Learn From Mistakes: https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/learn-from-mistakes/

Combat Your Anxiety and ADHD: https://impactparents.com/blog/anxiety/combat-your-anxiety-and-adhd/

ADHD Kids Believe What Parents Tell Them to Believe: https://impactparents.com/blog/adhd/kids-believe-what-parents-tell-them-to-believe/

Connection & Compassion: Parenting Children & Teens in Difficult Times with Susan Stiffleman: https://youtu.be/0pZJhzfTeVU

Black Woman Psychotherapist & Coach on ADHD, Resilience & Community with Ingershaye Colzie : https://youtu.be/ky6tjmfoUZc

Alycat Series Website: www.alycatseries.com

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Connect with Alysson:

Website: www.alycatseries.com