Amy Liz Harrison is the bestselling author of two memoirs, “Eternally Expecting: A Mom of Eight Gets Sober and Gives Birth to a Whole New Life…Her Own” and “Eternally Awkward: A Future Mom of Eight Reflects on Mysteries of Anxiety, ADHD, and Coming of Age in the 80’s.” As a mother and a writer, Harrison felt inspired to create the “Kiss Your Brain” series of children’s books in 2023. This series tackles the big mental health topics her family—and all families—face. With five stories written from a child’s point of view, this series addresses substance abuse, eating disorders, and other mental health issues in a way that appeals to even the littlest readers.
Kiss Your Brain Series: “Mommy Goes to Meetings”
by Amy Liz Harrison
This is a book for children about loving a family member who is struggling with substance abuse. It is part of the “Kiss Your Brain” series, which tackles mental health topics the author’s family—and all families—face. As a mother, a person in recovery, and a writer, Harrison felt inspired to create the “Kiss Your Brain” series of children’s books in 2023. With five stories written from a child’s point of view, this series addresses substance abuse, eating disorders, and other mental health issues in a way that appeals to even the littlest readers.
Kiss Your Brain Series: “Daddy Gets a Diagnosis”
by Amy Liz Harrison
This is a children’s book about having a family member with depression. So many kids today are watching the people they love struggle with their mental health. This series is created in honor of the author’s family. They learned the importance of mental health through witnessing her recovery from alcoholism. She is the qualifier for her kids, but many other disorders have similar impacts on families. There are many resources available to help adults, but fewer supports for the children of families in crisis. Told from the perspective of a child, these books meet children where they are, make them feel less alone, and show them families can heal together.
Kiss Your Brain Series: “Brother Has a Breakthrough”
by Amy Liz Harrison
This is a children’s book about having a family member with co-occurring mental health disorders. So many kids today are watching the people they love struggle with their mental health. This series is created in honor of the author’s family. They learned the importance of mental health through witnessing her recovery from alcoholism. She is the qualifier for her kids, but many other disorders have similar impacts on families. There are many resources available to help adults, but fewer supports for the children of families in crisis. Told from the perspective of a child, these books meet children where they are, make them feel less alone, and show them families can heal together.
Kiss Your Brain Series: “Sister Seeks a Spiritual Life”
by Amy Liz Harrison
This is a book for kids about eating disorders. So many kids today are watching the people they love struggle with their mental health. This series is created in honor of the author’s family to make those children feel less alone. As a family, they learned the importance of mental health through witnessing her recovery from alcoholism. She is the qualifier for my kids, but many other disorders have similar impacts on families. There are many resources available to help adults, but fewer supports for the children of families in crisis. Told from the perspective of a child, these books meet children where they are and show them families can heal together.
Kiss Your Brain Series: “Cousin Goes to Counseling”
by Amy Liz Harrison
This is a children’s book about having a family member who seeks mental health counseling. So many kids today are watching the people they love struggle with their mental health. This series is created in honor of the author’s family. They learned the importance of mental health through witnessing her recovery from alcoholism. She is the qualifier for her kids, but many other disorders have similar impacts on families. There are many resources available to help adults, but fewer supports for the children of families in crisis. Told from the perspective of a child, these books meet children where they are, make them feel less alone, and show them families can heal together.
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