Connecting Mood to Health
The Importance of Starting at a Young Age
BY DAPHNE ORTIZ
ellness expert and
best-selling author,
Donna Fatigato, is
teaching young minds how mood is connected to health, wellness, and nutrition in a light-hearted yet educational way. In her new children’s book collection titled Bucky & Daisy’s Moody Adventures, Fatigato gives life to characters “Bucky” and “Daisy” in four paperback books illustrated by Cheyenne Davis.
Each soft-cover book focuses on a new “discovery” and showcases how Bucky and Daisy love to play - but while playing… their moods suddenly change one day, and part of the adventure is understanding why. Children will discover how Exercise, Health & Wellness, Relaxation and Eating Healthy are all connected to a person’s mood.
“I felt an urgency to write this collection of children’s books because we learn and nurture our habits from an early
age,” explains Fatigato. A child’s developmental years and habits not only their physical health but also their mood, mental health, and learning.
One book teaches self-love and self-care, while another uses visual guided imagery to promote calmness and relaxation. But no matter what the adventure, Bucky and Daisy come to realize the affect their health has on their mood, energy, and overall well-being. In addition, each book features a “Parents Corner” that offers suggested activities for exercise, ways to apply positive habits, simple mind-body techniques for relaxation and healthy but fun recipes to enjoy.
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well-being. In addition, each book features a “Parents Corner” that offers suggested activities for exercise, ways to apply positive habits, simple mind-body techniques for relaxation and healthy but fun recipes to enjoy.
“These books are about fueling the body and mind with nutrition, exercise and positive self-talk while creating a healthy attitude towards social/emotional health and well-being.
As a certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor and wellness/cooking coach for the past 40 years, Fatigato assists all generations in living their best quality of life. While she’s worked with youth in creating team training programs and hosted fitness classes for kids, it was an ongoing response she received from her adult clientele that gave her the idea for the books and storyline.
Author Donna Fatigato