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. Top 10 Ways to Stop Meltdowns in Their Tracks In this FREE insider’s guide from the experts at ImpactParents, learn 10 tips that will actually help you reduce the frequency and intensity of meltdowns for good! Used by parents all over the world, successfully help children manage their intense emotions and triggers so they learn to respond with respect and calm. UTM: https://impactparents.pages.ontraport.net/bonus-minimize-meltdowns-tipsheet?utm_campaign=Podcast&utm_source=episode&utm_medium=cta&utm_content=mm 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealycatseries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thealycatseries Connect with Alysson: Website: www.alycatseries.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealycatseries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thealycatseries Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools https://impactparents.com/gift Connect with Impact Parents: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents/ @impactparents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParent @impactparent LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents/ @impactparents X (fkaTwitter): https://twitter.com/ImpactParents @impactparents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices